Baltimore Activist Alert -- March 21 - 22, 2024

48] Pray-In for a Permanent Ceasefire – March 21

49] What the U.S. Is Getting Right and Wrong. – March 21

50] Healthcare Now Strategy & Mapping -- March 21

51] Register Dems in Pennsylvania – March 21

52] Urge Wisconsin’s voters to be uncommitted – March 21

53] DSA Social Meet-up – March 21

54] Hear from David Trone & Johnny O – March 21

55] Campaign to Victory call – March 21

56] Promote Climate Action – March 22

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48] – Join a Mass Christian Mobilization in D.C. for a Pray-In for a Permanent Ceasefire on Thurs., March 21 from 1 to 2 PM ET. Gather at the Methodist Building, 100 Maryland Ave. NE, WDC with a nonviolent witness action to follow. All are welcome to join a public pray-in as part of an ongoing Lenten Ceasefire Campaign. The press has been invited to the prayerful vigil and to the nonviolent witness action. Raise your voices together, ask the Creator for guidance and strength and urge those in power to do the courageous work of nonviolent peacemaking.  RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcC2LtrxlKj86NPlmo8wQXfc6mZih78PM3xFM2I8pk_2fetw/viewform

49] – The Century Foundation [events@tcf.org] on Thurs., March 21 at 1:30 PM ET will issue a Care Report Card: What the U.S. Is Getting Right and Wrong.  ‌The Care for All with Respect and Equity (CARE) Fund will bring together care policy experts to explore how pandemic-relief investments supported states to innovate and take action, unpack the consequences of persistent underinvestment in care, and discuss what more must be done at both the state and federal level. Care policies impact everyone, but some states are doing better than others in implementing them. Join in online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/care-report-card-what-the-us-is-getting-right-and-wrong-tickets-851670829377?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_cid=bffbd0a572&mc_eid=0f57b5a0fa

50] – Healthcare-NOW! [email@healthcare-now.org] is doing a training about the healthcare system on Thurs., March 21 at 2 PM – Strategy and Mapping. Learn how storytelling is critical to building a movement for Medicare for All and practice talking about your own experiences with the healthcare system. These trainings will continue through April 4. REGISTER at https://www.healthcare-now.org/trainings/

51] – On Thurs., March 21 from 4 to 6 PM ET, join a Field Team 6 phone bank to help register Dems in Pennsylvania 07 to Elect Susan Wild. This will continue through March 28.  This 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! 42] – Public Citizen [action@citizen.org] on Thurs., March 21 at 5:30 PM ET urges you to hear from Rep. Jamie Raskin about Trump’s NYC trial.  Trump will be on trial in New York City as soon as next month for illegally interfering in the 2016 Election by paying money to conceal his affair with an adult film actor.  Other speakers include Congresswoman Elizabeth Holtzman, one of the first members of the Judiciary Committee to support starting impeachment proceedings against President Richard Nixon, Praveen Fernandes, Vice President of the Constitutional Accountability Center and Tishan Weerasooriya, Senior Associate for Policy and Political Affairs at Stand up America.  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/jan6hearings/event/611101/?utm_source=PCea&emci=77af8149-bde6-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&emdi=dccf51c7-11e7-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&ceid=24639284

52] – The DSA National Electoral Commission [nec@dsacommittees.org] on Thurs., March 21 at 6:30 PM ET indicates there is a mass call to plan for the Wisconsin presidential primary on April 2.  Mobilize to urge Wisconsin voters to vote "Uninstructed Delegates." Continue the uncommitted movement to send a message to Joe Biden that voters around the country demand a permanent ceasefire and an end to the genocide in Gaza! Participate in phone banks to call Wisconsin voters and urge them to vote for "Uninstructed Delegates." RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/321-530-800-pm-cdt-phone-bank-for-listen-to-wisconsin?link_id=2&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-urgent-was-primary-is-tomorrow-phonebank-voters-tonight-to-vote-uncommitted&email_referrer=email_2248647&email_subject=320-listen-to-wisconsin-mass-call-mobilize-to-urge-wi-voters-to-vote-uninstructed

53] – The Northern Virginia Democratic Socialists [novabranch@mdcdsa.org] are holding the Third Thursday Social Meetup on Thurs., March 21 at 6:30 PM ET at the Quincy Beer Hall, 4001 Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/social-meetup-nova-branch-dsa-mar-2024?clear_id=true&link_id=14&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events-144&email_referrer=email_2226755&email_subject=nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events

The site is one BLOCK FROM BALLSTON-MU METRO STOP or four BLOCKS FROM VIRGINIA SQUARE-GMU METRO STOP. You must have the latest booster to attend. You do not need to be a DSA member to attend.

54] – The "Informed Decisions Discussion" at Kingdom Worship Center provides a platform for candidates, including Congressperson David Trone and County Executive John “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr, to discuss their platforms. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about various candidates running for office, fostering an informed community ready for the upcoming elections. The event takes place on Thurs., March 21 from 7 to 9 PM ET at Kingdom Worship Center, 6419 York Road, Baltimore 21212. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/davidtrone/event/609082/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

55] –Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] on Thurs., March 21 at 9 PM ET for a debrief on the primaries. Register here and the machine will email you your secure codes: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcuGgrDItHdeYV7F9QQsruFMypvcMt5Fc#/registration

Continue to defend incumbent progressive champions in Congress, and pile on for endorsed challengers. Be laser-focused on bringing those wins home, but also preview our efforts for Squad Member Summer Lee, who is facing a massive AIPAC pushback.

56] –  Maryland LCV [info@mdlcv.org] on Fri., March 22 at noon ET wants you involved on Maryland Day, a time to commemorate our state's rich history and cultural heritage, for a webinar to discuss promoting climate action.  This action aligns with the spirit of Maryland Day and the importance of preserving our state's natural resources for future generations. Reserve your spot at https://www.mdlcv.org/event/friday-digest-3-22-24-maryland-day?emci=72459788-55e5-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&emdi=da137fdc-c1e6-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&ceid=578562

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/.

"The master class has always declared the wars; the subject class has always fought the battles. The master class has had all to gain and nothing to lose, while the subject class has had nothing to gain and everything to lose--especially their lives." Eugene Victor Debs