Baltimore Activist Alert -- February 5 - 12, 2024

16] Poor People's Campaign National Press Conference – Feb. 5

17] Rally for a Ceasefire – Feb. 5

18] Virtual phone bank for Tom Suozzi for Congress – Feb. 5, 7, 8 - 9

19] Phone bank for Tom Suozzi for Congress – Feb. 5 & 12

20] Racism hurts everyone -- Feb. 5

21] CODEPINK Community Hour – Feb. 5

22] Our Revolution meeting – Feb. 5

23] People vs Fossil Fuels – Feb. 6 - 8

24] Environmental hazard are factory farms – Feb. 6

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16] -- The Maryland Poor People's Campaign (MD PPC) [maryland@poorpeoplescampaign.org] wants you to know about 40 Weeks of Action, which will be announced at a Poor People's Campaign National Press Conference on Mon., Feb. 5 at  10 AM ET. It will take place at the National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW, WDC 20045. Watch the livestream at poorpeoplescampaign.org/livestream or tune into C-SPAN!

17] -- IfNotNow [info@ifnotnowmovement.org] will be gathering on Mon., Feb. 5 at 5:15 PM ET to support a ceasefire resolution in Ellicott City before the Howard County Council.  The Council meeting starts at 7 PM. Councilmembers who are opposed to this resolution decided to rush the vote, denying pro-ceasefire voices the opportunity to testify during the Council meeting.

 Howard County Free Palestine Coalition is the organizer of the rally outside the George Howard Building (Howard County Council), 3430 Court House Drive #100, Ellicott City 21043 before the Council votes on a ceasefire resolution.  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/ifnotnow/event/603445/?sourceid=1051385&emci=77a8f175-e2c1-ee11-b660-002248223197&emdi=8bb2359c-e7c1-ee11-b660-002248223197&ceid=30868439

18] –  Join a virtual phone bank for Tom Suozzi for Congress on weekdays on Mon., Feb. 5, Tues., Feb. 7, Wed., Feb. 8, and Thurs., Feb. 9 from 6 to 8 PM ET. Talk to voters to remind them to get out and vote for Tom on February 13. You will receive the calling link or automatic dialer, a list of voters to call if dialer does not work for you, a simple script, and a quick training ahead of time - so all you need to do is come ready to make an impact. You will need a charged cell phone and computer!  The phone bank will conclude on February 1st. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/596610/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_most_popular_virtual

19] – On Mon., Feb. 5 & Feb. 12 from 6:30 to 8 PM ET, the Silver Spring Progressive Action will hold a phone bank for Tom Suozzi to Flip NY-03 BLUE. Help elect Democrat Tom Suozzi in this special election for the House seat previously held by “George Santos.” Help bring values of decency and transparency back to NY-03. Join experienced phone banking – call voters to help Dems win a crucial Congressional race or Phone banking 101 – Learn how to reach out to voters using one of the most effective tools available.  This will continue on Mondays through February 12. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/596847/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type

20] -- On Mon., Feb. 5 at 7 PM ET, the Zinn Education Fund will host policy advocate Heather McGhee will discuss The Sum of Us: How Racism Hurts Everyone.  This is the young readers’ edition of her bestselling book and the podcast companion series. RSVP at https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/heather-mcghee-on-the-sum-of-us

21] – CODEPINK [info@codepink.org] on Mon., Feb. 5 at 8 PM ET is inviting you to the Missing Peace CODEPINK Community Hour.  Hear updates as cities across the country call for a ceasefire in Gaza, as well as other actions happening in the halls of Congress, locally and online. Join CODEPINK Palestine campaign organizer, Nour, and communications manager, Melissa to reflect, educate, and mobilize. RSVP at https://www.codepink.org/missingp205?utm_campaign=mpm_1_31_invite&utm_medium=email&utm_source=codepink

22] – On Feb. 5, early voting will start in California, and that evening at 9:30 PM ET Our Revolution [info@ourrevolution.com] will hold a LIVE California GOTV Kick Off Call with U.S. Reps. Barbara Lee, Ro Khanna, and Ayanna Pressley, and progressive activists around the country!  Besides backing Barbara Lee for the U.S. Senate seat in California, Our Revolution is working to elect powerhouse progressive slates across the state with candidates for Congress, critical state and local offices, and Democratic committee seats to help transform the party. RSVP to get a Zoom link at https://act.ourrevolution.com/signup/CA_GOTV_Kickoff/?akid=5292.8252965.Bna7NR&rd=1&source=email-20240203&t=12

23] -- People vs Fossil Fuels needs you starting at 8 AM on Tues., Feb. 6 through Thurs., Feb. 8 at 5 PM ET at the Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW, WDC 20024. Pressure the Department to reject all new LNG export facilities.  Email takingaction@thirdact.org. These demonstrations are aimed to stop the largest buildout of fossil fuels in the United States,  RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/stoplng-sit-in-at-department-of-energy-in-washington-dc?link_id=2&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-tell-the-biden-administration-no-more-oil-gas-expansion-in-the-gulf&email_referrer=email_2179347&email_subject=come-to-dc-to-stoplng

 You’ll have the option to choose when and how you want to participate and whether or not you want to join in civil disobedience as part of the sit-in (there are options for everyone!) This is the next step in our fight to END FOSSIL FUELS. 

 Last September, 75,000+ people marched in New York City and sent a clear message to President Biden:  END FOSSIL FUELS. That means saying no to every new fossil fuel project.  Right now, the Biden administration is considering whether to approve over 20 LNG (aka. fracked gas) export facilities.

24] -- Food & Water Watch [act@messages.fwaction.org] wants you to think about  How California's Climate Policy is Driving a National Factory Farm Gas Bonanza on Tues., Feb. 6 at 3 PM ET. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/fww/event/599320/?utm_content=1834605&utm_source=moam_em_02012024_LCFS-webinar-invite-email&j=1834605&sfmc_sub=5823356&l=35&mid=100001791&utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2024-02-01_FWW_c3_NAT_Climate_LCFS-Webinar-Invite_Event_em_nL_D_EP&ms=onor-em-02042024-2024-02-01_FWW_c3_NAT_Climate_LCFS-Webinar-Invite_Event_em_nL_D_EP&oms=onor-em-02042024-2024-02-01_FWW_c3_NAT_Climate_LCFS-Webinar-Invite_Event_em_nL_D_EP&eml_name=2024-02-01_FWW_c3_NAT_Climate_LCFS-Webinar-Invite_Event_em_nL_D_EP&eml_id=1834605&gs=&af=RA1%2BJp3N228aRV69knhQi6HdXOURCg1a8LjFy%2FqVNQ3Po1gpJ2TWtaez2njMlOuEAnWCHkgEsbpWshTz9SyXZHZ4ZBqwHCVVpKJ%2BZXlAWLZyR%2BzfO2QzqSyd2JPeL%2BzCwsk6jgcMJb7Pj3wbBih8ImqkfiHWDev%2BgezUDN3cgbh1mDCeaXiPKbkB9fKqQpGU

Factory farm gas, often called biogas, is an elaborate and highly profitable greenwashing scheme that encourages the expansion of polluting factory farms at the expense of the climate, environmental justice, and sustainable family farming. At a time when people across the country are demanding an end to factory farming, California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) is driving the buildout of dirty biogas projects far beyond the state's borders. 

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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