Sunday, April 21, 2024

Baltimore Activist Alert -- April 22 -- 28, 2024

21] Environmental Racism hearing – April 22

22] Phone bank for Uncommitted – April 22 - 28

23] Inflation Reduction Act Town Hall – April 22

24] Marx and the 1848 revolutions in Europe – April 22

25] Missing Peace Monday – April 22

26] Our Revolution Town Hall – April 22

27] Revisiting Sanctions on North Korea – April 23

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21] – Stand.earth [action@stand.earth] on Mon., April 22 from 10 AM to 2 PM ET wants YOU to witness at next week's Citi Environmental Racism hearing. Frontline community leaders will testify about the harms Citi's fossil fuel financing has caused. You are invited to a crucial event where Stand.earth will be taking a stand against environmental racism and holding Citi accountable for its role in perpetuating the climate crisis.

 Taking on the world's biggest banks can seem daunting, but with Stand.earth’s growing community of over 1 million people and a global network of grassroots climate partners and activists, it can be done. The in-person hearing will happen at St. Mark's Church in the Bowery, 131 E 10th St., NYC, and to participate virtually go to https://secure.everyaction.com/KfwMx3vCEkOdVuVeZWa8fA2

22] – Maryland voters are saying loud and clear that President Biden can count us out in the May 14th Democratic Primary. We are selecting UNCOMMITTED on the ballot as a protest, to let him know we won’t stand with him as he funds more war and genocide in Gaza. In order to reach as many voters as possible, we need to contact hundreds of thousands of Maryland voters. Before you get started, we'll reach out and schedule a quick training/intro call. Sign up for a shift on Mon., April 22, Tues., April 23, Wed., April 24, Thurs., April 25 & Fri. April 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and Sat., April 27 and Sun., April 28 from 2 to 4 PM ET. Maryland voters are saying loud and clear that President Biden can count us out in the May 14th Democratic Primary. We are selecting UNCOMMITTED on the ballot as a protest, to let him know we won’t stand with him as he funds more war and genocide in Gaza. In order to reach as many voters as possible, we need to contact hundreds of thousands of Maryland voters. Before you get started, we'll reach out and schedule a quick training/intro call. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/forms/listen-to-md-phone-bank-form?link_id=7&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-29-2024&email_referrer=email_2269582&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-april-5-2024

23] –Maryland LCV EF [edundinfo@mdlcv.org] on Mon., April 22 at 6 PM ET is holding an Inflation Reduction Act Town Hall, also hosted by Rep. Glenn Ivey, This webinar will be an opportunity to discuss how Marylanders can utilize the programs created by the Inflation Reduction Act, including new and increased federal tax credits that will lower energy and transportation costs for Americans. Register at https://ushr.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_3X5lc6DkQuuNIPJQs6wjyQ?emci=7cc05e16-49fb-ee11-aaf0-7c1e52017038&emdi=5be1f9ff-51fb-ee11-aaf0-7c1e52017038&ceid=578562#/registration

24] –The Maurin Academy <maurinacademy@gmail.com> on Mon., April 22 at 8 PM ET are holding a virtual talk by Chris Cutrone to explain the meaning and importance for Marx of the 1848 revolutions in Europe, which were associated with the birth of the social democratic movement. RSVP at https://pmaurin.org/2024/02/29/chris-cutrone-will-be-our-guest-april-22/  Email maurinacademy@gmail.com

25] – CODEPINK [info@codepink.org] hopes you will join in on Missing Peace Monday, Earth Day 2024, on April 22 at 8 PM ET. ‌ Activist, journalist, and filmmaker Abby Martin will also join us to discuss her upcoming film "Earth's Greatest Enemy." This new documentary explores the United States military's significant role as a top polluter and climate change contributor. Stay connected, share strategy and unite to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the Israeli occupation in Palestine. RSVP at https://www.codepink.org/earthday2024?e=bd65d633cc8ce57352e78dd768fcdbd5&utm_source=codepink&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mpm_4_22_2nd_invite&n=3

Reflect on the actions and events of the day, discuss the Earth Day petition drop-off to Congress and how to continue being in action for Palestine and the planet. Visit the Earth Day 2024 Landing Page at https://www.codepink.org/earthday2024?e=bd65d633cc8ce57352e78dd768fcdbd5&utm_source=codepink&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mpm_4_22_2nd_invite&n=4

26] – Our Revolution [info@ourrevolution.com] is holding a town Hall on Mon., April 22 at 8:30 PM ET with Pramila Jayapal, Illan Omar, Jamaal Bowman and other progressives! This is a special National Town Hall on Building Progressive Power in Congress, co-hosted by US Rep. Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.  Tune in to meet the endorsed progressive champions running for Congress and rally to elect - and re-elect - strong progressive allies to be voices for peace and justice on Capitol Hill. RSVP at https://act.ourrevolution.com/signup/OR_townhall_progressive_power_apr2024/?akid=5837.8252965.noxdFk&rd=1&source=email-20240419&t=11

27] – The GW Institute for Korean Studies [gwiks@gwu.edu] is hosting on Tues., April 23 from 9 to 10:30 AM ET a webinar North Korea Economic Forum: Revisiting Sanctions on North Korea.  The operations of the U.N. Panel of Experts on sanctions on North Korea are set to cease at the end of April as the Panel’s current mandate expires. Russia’s veto on a U.N. Security Council resolution to extend the mandate will mark the conclusion of the U.N. body, which has been tasked with monitoring compliance with the sanctions regime. We cordially invite you to join the GW Institute for Korean Studies and the Institute for Peace and Unification Studies at Seoul National University for an engaging panel discussion where experts will delve into critical issues surrounding the efficacy and impact of current sanctions policies on North Korea.  RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-korea-economic-forum-revisiting-sanctions-on-north-korea-tickets-871481082377?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

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