53] Digital human rights in North Korea – Oct. 20
54] Get answers to Senior Cohousing questions. – Oct. 20
55] Peace vigil at
the White House – Oct.
20
56] Women in Black vigil – Oct. 20
57] Weekly Town Hall Podcast about Media & Democracy – Oct. 20
58] National March for Gaza – Oct. 20
59] Hear from Combatants for
Peace – Oct. 20
60] Common Cause Election
Protection phone bank – Oct. 20, 22, 24 - 26
61] Phone bank for Virginia
Pro-Equality candidates – Oct. 20
62] Dead man walking – Oct. 21 & 25
63] Food pantry – Oct. 21
64] Canvass
for progressives – Oct. 21
65] Food Pantry and Food
Donation Center – Oct. 21
66] Uniting for a Greener, Just Tomorrow – Oct. 21
67] Medical
supplies are needed in Ukraine
68] Tell JHU president to renounce nuclear weapons contracts
69]
Read
Dave Eberhardt’s book "For All the Saints- a
Protest Primer"
70] Do you need a doctor?
71]
Donate
books, videos, DVDs and records
72]
Do
you need any book shelves?
73] Join the Global Zero
campaign.
74] Peace Park
Antinuclear Vigil
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53] –
The GW Institute for Korean Studies
[gwiks@gwu.edu] is holding a hybrid Korea Policy Forum: Digital Human Rights in
North Korea on Fri., Oct. 20 at 10 AM ET. To participate in person, come to the
Elliott School for International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E
St. NW, WDC in the Linder Family Commons, Room 602. To participate by Zoom, go
to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/korea-policy-forum-covid-19-pandemic-digital-human-rights-in-north-korea-tickets-734916895217
During
the Covid-19 pandemic, digital communications became more essential worldwide
than ever for maintaining social distance. This necessity prompted North Korea
to intensify its digital surveillance and monitoring efforts. Pyongyang
implemented the Anti-reactionary Thought Law to prohibit “the creation,
distribution, and consumption of any content aimed at breaking down our system.”
Capitalizing on the pandemic, North Korea also heightened its efforts to crack
down on phone calls on Chinese mobile telecom networks in the border area. This
crackdown resulted in a significant decrease in the flow of information to and
from North Korea, as well as a reduction in the amount of money transferred
from North Korean defectors to their families remaining in North
Korea. This program will feature a keynote speech by Ambassador Julie
Turner, Special Envoy on North Korea Human Rights Issues.
54] – The Cohousing Association of the US <cohousingassociationofus@gmail.com> has a webinar on Fri., Oct. 20 at noon ET. Get answers to Senior Cohousing questions. Want to learn more about what it's like to build, join, and participate in cohousing as you age? The Senior Cohousing Advocates Committee will be facilitating an informal conversation for those interested in senior cohousing and/or senior living in intergenerational cohousing. This (free) event will take place every month on the 20th at noon ET. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rduCgpjwiE9Yrxc0f6eFGYq1BAIcgTZ2S?_x_zm_rtaid=01962vrIQi-s0XK91BwuJA.1686412774280.c9885ef3669ee0d6dee9acd0084db8a1&_x_zm_rhtaid=323#/registration
55] – The Dorothy Day Catholic Worker will host a peace vigil at the White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, WDC, on Fri., Oct. 20 at noon. Contact the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker: 202-882-9649 or artlaffin@hotmail.com.
56] – Every Friday from noon to 1 PM, Baltimore Women in Black vigil for peace with men and women who live in Roland Park. WIB invites all to join, and any peace sign is welcome, such as "Defuse Nuclear War." The vigil takes place outside Roland Park Place at the corner of West 40th Street and Elm Street. Parking is free at RPP or at the Rotunda across the street. Contact Ann Vinup at annvinup@gmail.com.
57] – The Democratic National Committee is holding a Weekly Town Hall Podcast about Media & Democracy on Fri., Oct. 20 from noon to 1:30 PM ET. Tune in at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/546677/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_most_popular_virtual. The podcast will continue through Fri., Jan. 26 from noon to 1 PM ET.
58] – Sumaya Awad [info@adalahjusticeproject.org] wants you to march in D.C. on Friday. Sign up at BIT.LY/CEASEFIRENOWDC
Join a National March for Gaza starting at the National Mall, 3rd St between Madison and Jefferson, WDC on Fri., Oct. 20 at noon ET. The choices before President Biden and Congress are stark: either champion the sanctity of every human life or continue to be an active participant in the genocide of Gaza. President Joe Biden gave a hug of approval to Netanyahu, while calling for restraint. Demand an IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Flood your representatives' offices with calls and letters demanding an immediate ceasefire. If you've already signed on, spread the word through mass text messages, and emails, and engage your community. This protest is organized by many groups. We need every single person and voice to stand with the people of Gaza.
59] – The Combatants for Peace have built and, for almost 20 years, have sustained a joint movement of Palestinians and Israelis that works together in almost impossible circumstances. On Fri., Oct. 20 at 1 PM ET, join for a conversation Staying Together, Holding on to Hope with six Combatants for Peace activists, including two American Friends CFP Board members.
Everyone longs to be safe, to survive, and to be protected. Everyone longs to be seen, cared for, and have a safe place to belong. This is extremely difficult to accomplish in a community where members come from societies of opposing sides. As the horrors of war rage on, as we learn through both error and wisdom how to navigate through this time, please stay in compassionate conversation and hold onto humanity together, and keep the flame of hope alive. RSVP at https://secure.everyaction.com/VFSkeyxftU6HyUSuzTXwaQ2?contactdata=cm59yBRp+YISxsEvb+4BevY%2fLvvBsrQVlbnkylFOjhx0Hrh+czkoMgP4kyc+Q+J1nwCfTZKVm8dByfIxWT1TzMaceu8nEjL0+9udQcktmRgpIN%2f7I4NAiXpdpnyUxcn7+HsEiYmO5yhHVXsNUzd7iijUyOq5CZak3GIQ97a0F8Z6h0nHHDkK9FPUcgZB7DxdJztNUrUIeHQoFXr+R18BF7jKwSuCr677caOwyFMcNLTnNOpqJmytGH0oICyzKmgEcIJm+jGbrB0d0ddq1LrZ9A%3d%3d&emci=5a51fdce-fb6d-ee11-9937-00224832eb73&emdi=a0c1c642-006e-ee11-9937-00224832eb73&ceid=8142762
60] – On Fri., Oct. 20 from 4 to 6 PM, Sun., Oct. 22 from 6 to 8 PM, Tues., Oct. 24 and Wed., Oct. 25 from 4 to 6 PM ET, and on Thurs., Oct. 26 from 5 to 7 PM ET, there is a Common Cause organized Election Protection phone bank. Work together to demand bold changes to our democracy to create a government that represents all of us, not big corporations or special interests. Register for a shift to make calls and help strengthen the phone bank team to protect our democracy. These shifts will also always include training for first-timers before you make calls, so if this is your first time, no worries! Register at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/376178/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations.
61] – On Fri., Oct. 20 from 5 to 8 PM ET, the Human Rights Campaign in Virginia is hosting a phone bank for Virginia Pro-Equality Candidates Weekend of Action. Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/580951/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type Call Virginia voters to get out the vote for Pro-Equality Candidates! Build community across state lines while fighting for equality, with No Exception! Training will be provided! All you need is a phone and computer.
62] – Cinemark and Regal movie theaters throughout the United States will host a screening of The Metropolitan Opera’s live performance of “Dead Man Walking” (based on the memoir by Sister Helen Prejean) on Sat., Oct. 21, as well as an encore presentation on Wed., Oct. 25. Go to this link for more details https://www.fathomevents.com/events/The-Metropolitan-Opera-Dead-Man-Walking/?link_id=2&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-anthony-sanchez-memorial-zoom&email_referrer=email_2085278&email_subject=dead-man-walking-opera-and-more
63] – St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 101 Avon Beach Rd., Turner Station, MD 21222, holds a Food Pantry every Saturday from 10 AM to noon ET. Please bring nonperishable items such as canned fruits & vegetables, pasta, cooking oil, mixes, etc. to the church or make out a check payable to St. Matthew UMC with "food pantry" in the memo line. Visit https://stmatthewts.org/
64] – Jared Schablein [admin@lowershoreprogressives.com] wants you to join a canvass on Sat., Oct. 21 from 10:30 AM to noon ET and from 12:30 to 1:30 PM ET. Meet at the Megan Outten Campaign Office (Salisbury City Center Builder), 213 W. Main St., Salisbury, MD 21801. Sign up for a shift at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/579474/ The Lower Shore Progressive Caucus proudly stands by its endorsed candidates. This event will continue until November 4.
65] – On Sat., Oct. 21 from noon to 2 PM EST, get over to the Food Pantry and Food Donation Center at First and Franklin Presbyterian Church, 210 W. Madison St., Baltimore. This Food Pantry is open every Saturday. Get a grocery bag – breakfast, jelly and peanut butter (a good source of protein) for lunch, the makings for a balanced dinner such as beans and rice, pasta and sauce, soup, vegetables, fruit, and a paper goods. Also added is a little fun food, such as popcorn or cookies, for everyone enjoys a treat. Contributions of shelf stable foods can be brought to Reid Chapel every Saturday between noon and 2 PM. If shopping is difficult for you, monetary donations earmarked food pantry may be sent to the church. How else can you help? Volunteers are needed to help collect and distribute food. Contact the church office to volunteer. You can also help by spreading the word to those you know who are facing food insecurity. See https://www.facebook.com/firstfranklinbaltimore.
66] – Maryland United for Peace and Justice and the Maryland Conservation Council are sponsoring a Zoom meeting at 2 PM ET on Sat., Oct. 21. Maryland Del. Mary Lehman will speak on Uniting for a Greener, Just Tomorrow. Contact Tony Langbehn at Tonylang4peace@gmail.com or 301-755-1003 to get the Zoom link.
67] -- If you are able to donate any kind of surplus medical supplies for field hospitals in eastern Ukraine, please email Brendan.walls@seaseton.org or call 410-721-5770 x231. There is a colleague whose father is a medic on the front line. One container is shipped every month to the Donbass region. Donations can be picked up in Baltimore and Columbia every Thursday, and on other days in Annapolis and Crofton.
68] -- This is A PLEA TO CONVINCE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY TO OBEY INTERNATIONAL LAW. The world reached a historic milestone on January 22, 2021: The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons [TPNW] entered into force and become binding international law -- https://www.icanw.org/the_treaty.
Prevent Nuclear War/Maryland has called attention to the growing danger of nuclear war and the outrageous $1.7 trillion dollars we are spending to upgrade the nuclear arsenal. On July 18, 2017, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, a U.S. Navy - affiliated research center received a seven-year, $92 million contract to continue its systems engineering and research-and-development services for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. Help convince JHU to renounce nuclear weapons contracts. Contact the president, Ron Daniels, to urge him to reject all nuclear weapons contracts: Office of the President, 242 Garland Hall, The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Maryland 21218. Call his office at (410) 516-8068 or email president@jhu.edu.
69] – David Eberhardt was a member of the Baltimore Four with Father Philip Berrigan, Tom Lewis and Rev. James Mengel. The group poured blood on draft files on October 27, 1967. They would be convicted and sentenced to prison. Dave has written a book "For All the Saints- a Protest Primer"- documenting the Baltimore Four action and many others up to and including the most recent Plowshares action – Kings Bay Plowshares 7.
Dave just printed 50 new copies of For All the Saints, a Protest Primer- 250+ pp w photos-therefore #'s 351-400 making it o so collectable with two Berrigan book reviews added. The books are signed, and the price remains $25. Will send free if need b- he is not in it for the money! If you want one, send him a check: or contact Dave Eberhardt, 4 Hadley Square North, Baltimore, MD 21218 by email at 1941mireille@gmail.com .
70] – Yousef Zarbalian [mailto:yzarbali@gmail.com] started his own medical practice in December before the pandemic hit. It is called East-West Medicine and Rheumatology, and its website is EastWestMD.com. Yousef is licensed in Maryland and Virginia. He is doing primary care as well as rheumatologic care (focusing on joint problems and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and sjogren's). He is offering telemedicine visits, and he has very reasonable rates for uninsured individuals. He makes use of herbs (which can be sent directly to patients from the herbal dispensary) as well as prescribing medications to their local pharmacy if needed.
71] -- If you would like to get rid of books, videos, DVDs, records, tarps and table cloths, contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at comcast.net.
72] -- Can you use any book shelves? Contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at comcast.net.
73] -- Join an extraordinary global campaign for the elimination of nuclear weapons: http://www.globalzero.org/sign-declaration. A growing group of leaders around the world is calling for the elimination of nuclear weapons and a majority of the global public agrees. This is an historic window of opportunity. With momentum already building in favor of Zero, a major show of support from people around the world could tip the balance. When it comes to nuclear weapons, one is one too many.
74] – A Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil takes place every day in Lafayette Park, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 24 hours a day, since June 3, 1981. Go to http://prop1.org; call 202-682-4282.
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/.
“One is called to live nonviolently, even if the change one works for seems impossible. It may or may not be possible to turn the US around through nonviolent revolution. But one thing favors such an attempt: the total inability of violence to change anything for the better" - Daniel Berrigan
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