Baltimore Activist Alert -- January 25 - 26, 2024

46] Help register Pennsylvania voters – Jan. 25

47] Discussion of “The Persuaders” with author Anand Giridharadas – Jan. 25

48] Meet and Greet with David Trone – Jan. 25

49] Nonviolence and the climate movement – Jan. 25

50] Talk to legislators about climate – Jan. 25

51] Campaign to Victory call – Jan. 25

52] PACEY Awards Ceremony 2024 – Jan. 26

53] Trash incineration is not renewable -- Jan. 26

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46] – On Thurs., Jan. 25 from 4 to 6 PM ET, join a Field Team 6 phone bank to help register Dems in Pennsylvania! Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/581992/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type You will be contacting eligible voters (likely Democrats) in Pennsylvania!  Make sure people are registered to vote, and that they can vote safely from home, is a super-effective way to make a difference. Turn voices into votes! All training provided!

47] – The Indivisible Team [info@indivisible.org] is holding a discussion of “The Persuaders” with author Anand Giridharadas on Jan. 25 at 4 PM ET.  This book discussion is the beginning of the Powering Progress campaign’s new 5-part communication skills training series, Persuasion to Power.  Look forward to a great year of pushing for progressive change with you and hope you’ll join this incredible event! RSVP at https://indivisible.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrdO2rpzkqHdWcqY_JCuxIjIGYNQy1zNem#/registration

48] –On Thurs., Jan. 25 at 5 PM ET, get over to a Harford County Meet & Greet with Congressman David Trone, candidate for U.S. Senate at Coakley's Pub, 414 St. John St. #406, Havre de Grace, MD 21078. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet David, learn about his campaign for Senate, and discuss important issues and ideas for the state of Maryland. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/davidtrone/event/598898/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

49] – Bill McKibben <info@thirdact.org> is asking you to Equip Yourself for Change by joining Third Act's Series on Nonviolence and Civil Disobedience in 2024!  Join the Third Act in an upcoming hype call ahead of the #STOPLNG Sit-in at the DOE in Washington D.C.  This call will set the stage for one of the most important fights on climate justice. In early-February in the nation’s capital, join frontline communities protesting outside the Department of Energy in an effort to stop the permitting of new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities.  Get inspired by the frontline voices leading the charge, and acquire the knowledge and skills to take part in civil disobedience. RSVP at https://thirdact.org/events/direct-action-series-webinar-4/

50] – CCAN Action Fund [info@ccanactionfund.org] needs you on Thurs., Jan. 25 at 7 PM ET to learn how to get your MD legislators to take climate action!  Join your CCAN Action Fund Maryland team (and friends) on Thurs., Jan. 25 for a fun and functional workshop on how to talk to your legislators about climate issues! RSVP for the Zoom info: https://act.ccanactionfund.org/page/61736/data/1?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=mdce&utm_content=MD-CE-Renewrally+REMINDER-1223-c4+14:36:08&ea.url.id=2282340

51] -- Mike Fox for Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] wants you to know that on Thurs., Jan. 25 at 9 PM ET there will be a PDA Campaign To Victory Call. Tom Keen and the Democrats flipped a Vital State House Seat in FL on January 16.  Progressive for Democracy in America played a role along with an impressive coalition to help flip District 35 blue with Tom Keen winning the seat. What a great way to start off election 2024, with a Dem pickup, and especially gratifying that it came at Ron DeSantis' expense. Now, on to our next victories for Barbara Lee running for U.S. Senate CA (ballots drop the first week in Feb.), the race to fill disgraced former U.S. Representative George Santos' vacated seat in NY-03 (election Feb. 13) and more.  Register and the machine will email you your secure codes: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcuGgrDItHdeYV7F9QQsruFMypvcMt5Fc#/registration

52] -- The Basel Peace Office [alyn@pnnd.org] cordially invites you on Fri., Jan. 26 at 10 AM ET to the PACEY Awards Ceremony 2024 which includes nine inspiring youth projects. You vote for the three winners.  Register at https://baselpeaceoffice.org/article/pacey-award-ceremony-2024

  More than 75 inspiring youth projects from around the world were nominated for the 2024 Peace, Nuclear Abolition and Climate Engaged Youth (PACEY) Awards. The finalists are Educational Youth Initiative, Māòhi Nui (French Polynesia), Peers4Peace (Germany/Ukraine), Bridging Histories, Navigating Nuclear Narratives (Kazakhstan), Bridge Builders: Empowering Youth for Peace (Afghanistan), Effective Thesis: Empowering Youth for Climate Action and Peace (UK), The Solar Ironing Cart (India), The Third Nuclear Age Project and UK Young/Student Pugwash (UK/International), iGreen Application and Plant for Peace (International) and The Corruption Tracker (International). 

53] -- Maryland LCV [info@mdlcv.org] is meeting on Fri., Jan. 26 from noon to 12:30 PM to discuss removing Trash Incineration from Maryland’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard. As Maryland continues to build a sustainable energy future, the RPS remains an essential tool in this endeavor. This session, major legislative efforts are underway to continue to support the state in reaching its clean energy targets, including reform to the state’s RPS. The Reclaim Renewable Energy Act will remove trash incineration from the RPS, making more state incentives and investments available for clean, renewable energy. This change is not only essential for our environment but crucial for public health, particularly for those living near incineration facilities.  Zoom details will be provided following your registration: https://www.mdlcv.org/event/friday-digest-january-26?emci=17630580-03ba-ee11-bea1-002248223848&emdi=6fa8fd5e-32ba-ee11-bea1-002248223848&ceid=578562

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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