Baltimore Activist Alert -- July 13, 2023

17] Reflections on Dan Ellsberg – July 13

18] Climate-Peace-Disarmament Nexus – July 13

19] “Limited Scope Representation” – July 13

20] Combat gun violence – July 13

21] Northern Virginia Democratic Socialists of America meet – July 13

22] Lower Shore Progressive Community meeting – July 13

23] Before & Beyond Ukraine & Vilnius – July 13

24] PDA welcomes Ro Khanna – July 13

25] Powering Progress Campaign – July 13

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17] – Check out Dan Ellsberg: the Moral Giant and the Man on Thurs., July 13 at 11:30 AM ET. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oCiWPSTVQgKCBVkWQZmyYA#/registration.  Two Just World Ed board members, Richard Falk and Nora Barrows-Friedman each had lengthy relationships with the heroic, recently deceased whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg-- relationships that were both political and personal. In the webinar, Nora and Richard will share some of the poignant personal remembrances of how the famed Dr. Ellsberg affected their lives. And together with Just World Ed President Helena Cobban they will reflect on the key importance of Dan Ellsberg's moral clarity and moral commitments in an era when our own century's greatest whistleblower, Julian Assange, has been incarcerated for many years in England, at the behest of U.S. authorities determined to punish him for revealing gross U.S. misdeeds in Iraq and elsewhere.

18] – The Basel Peace Office and UNFOLD ZERO [info@baselpeaceoffice.org] are organizing on Thurs., July 13 at noon ET Finding Hope in the Climate-Peace-Disarmament Nexus. This is an intergenerational dialogue on how global governance solutions can tackle existential threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and war. This inter-generational dialogue will bring together youthful energy and innovation with seasoned expertise and experience, actively engaging our audience to build stronger pathways to a peaceful and sustainable future. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6LL5Q2icS6OEmZxFZ_acAQ?_x_zm_rtaid=a0grA02sRSmPJfyaHyLfzQ.1689207225448.fb0024dc785e9408b3e79f9b575c1fdd&_x_zm_rhtaid=692#/registration.

19] – The Immigration Justice Campaign [justice@immcouncil.org] is inviting all to a webinar “Limited Scope Representation” on Thurs., July 13 at 2 PM ET.  With the backlog of pending cases in the nation’s immigration courts at a record-breaking two million, the need for pro bono assistance for asylum-seekers in removal proceedings has never been higher. At the same time, that record-breaking number has caused significant court delays as the agency struggles to keep up with its burgeoning docket. Join a discussion of how volunteer attorneys can provide much-needed legal services to asylum-seekers in removal proceedings without committing themselves to full representation in a case which might not reach resolution for many years.  RSVP at https://aila-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LgCmZtZgQXqWDd8xy8woMg#/registration.

20] – On Thurs., July 13 from 5 to 6 PM ET, get with the Brady Organizing Team for a virtual training. Do you need support from Brady’s organizing team? Have new ideas to combat gun violence, but don’t know how to get them off the ground? Every week, a member of the organizing team is here to support your work. Sign up for the shift that works best for your schedule. If you can't find a time that works for you, email rgonzalez@bradyunited.org to schedule time to talk. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/380248/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_closest.  This will continue on Thursdays through Dec. 21.

21] – The Northern Virginia Democratic Socialists of America [novabranch@mdcdsa.org] is inviting you to a hybrid general body meeting on Thurs., July 13 from 6:15 to 7:45 PM ET at Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22201 or by Zoom. New members are welcome.  Discuss current actions and campaigns, and address any current issues from communities and allied organizations.  RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/nova-branch-monthly-organizing-meeting-july2023?link_id=51&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-june-23-2023-2&email_referrer=email_1983331&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-july-7-2023.

22] – The Lower Shore Progressive Community will meet on Thurs., July 13 at 6:30 PM using the hybrid model, offering both virtual and in-person participation options. To receive the Zoom meeting link, register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpf-yprTgtEtf3RWBWdAfXTTwsKKcCDlDw#/registration. For those who wish to attend in person, the meeting will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Salisbury, Old Ocean City Road, Salisbury 21804.

23] – Check out Before & Beyond Ukraine & Vilnius on Thurs., July 13 at 7 PM ET.  Register at https://secure.everyaction.com/m1lciCslhUGycLd8zN1-1A2.  Because of Putin’s brutal and illegal invasion of Ukraine, President Z hopes NATO will soon accept his country.   Joseph Gerson will give us a crash course in NATO and provide an evaluation of the results of the Vilnius summit.  He is president of the Campaign for Peace, Disarmament, and Common Security (CPDCS) and a board member of MAPA.  

24] – Mike Fox for Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] indicates that on Thurs., July 13 at 8 PM ET you should attend a special event with Ro Khanna. RSVP at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuf-2hpz4jEtaMku2fd2gXuCWSmUD-Ze5h#/registration. Join a discussion of the state 27] – of the Progressive Movement and how WE CAN ALL make a difference!

25] – The Indivisible Team [info@indivisible.org]is holding a Powering Progress Campaign Launch call on Thurs., July 13 at 8 PM ET.  Indivisible Project is launching a new campaign to celebrate the tangible benefits of President Biden’s landmark legislation: the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This historic legislation provides so many benefits through job creation and investments in renewable energy -- AND it puts in place new ways to finally hold big corporations accountable by requiring them to pay their fair share of taxes. Sign up at https://indivisible.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3O-mrZDdQFOHK-ySCjfchQ?_x_zm_rtaid=RuG-LS6_RwWnsrM8vvQvPA.1689008085923.d85498f5e0fb3d4ea5bd0b61237d48ed&_x_zm_rhtaid=499#/registration.

To be continued.

Donations can be sent to Max Obuszewski, Baltimore Nonviolence Center, 431 Notre Dame Lane, Apt. 206, Baltimore, MD 21212.  Ph.: 410-323-1607; Email: mobuszewski2001 [at] comcast.net. Go to http://baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com/.

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