Baltimore Activist Alert -- June 13, 2024

45] Planning for the John Lewis National Day of Commemoration – June 13

46] Protecting public science across borders – June 13

47] Meet Jonathan Tasini – June 13

48] Plantains and Peace -- June 13

49] Northern Virginia DSA -- June 13

50] Lower Shore Progressive Caucus Communications Committee meeting – June 6

51] Letter to the editor Party – June 13

52] Thank members of Congress who reject AIPAC – June 13

53] Campaign to Victory Call – June 13

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45] –On Thurs., June 13 at 4 PM ET, there is a John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action planning meeting. Hear from leaders of the convening organizations about making July 17th a powerful Day of Action!  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/631740/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

 Join in to learn about how you can participate in the John Lewis National Day of Action to be held on July 17th, the 4th Anniversary of the passing of our voting rights champion. Sadly, with the growing assault on the voting rights and human dignity of marginalized communities there is a need for concerted action to protect our Democracy.

46] – The Union of Concerned Scientists [action@ucsusa.org] on Thurs., June 13 at 5 PM ET will host Protecting public science across borders. Join US and Canadian experts to learn about scientific integrity and how you can help protect federal science from political manipulation in the United States and Canada. Register at https://secure.ucsusa.org/a/2024-6-13-protecting-public-science-across-borders?contactdata=C6Nc+sLotzQ8%2f%2fkkHTapD2meTKweakYMgxVtrbuEmIVQwRiYVlPfBO5gFl1+%2f45FInZue0Ifwn9yfjA%2fwrYNtSDB1h9SPAdgTAua6oPSnfn%2fFsJ%2fUSW9VSoZbX2O5WSC44FOOrVHPwSmTlwoKmk%2ff%2fUEykAIOVE0Tup+BUIiEsRx8jIIsWDBpHhfMK5GufgX8im8ZDBEEoTagTaB%2fvR5jSXngdW4HrkGhF%2fN3NMM3XxAd9ucLGLFWw4%2fnNu8%2fuddmTFYBXFBgpOl8GtDbVIucg%3d%3d&utm_campaign=email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email&emci=3593c0fd-5f23-ef11-86d2-6045bdd9e096&emdi=45a4da4a-2824-ef11-86d2-6045bdd9e096&ceid=1507036

47] – Our Revolution [info@ourrevolution.com] on Thurs., June 13 at 5:30 PM ET wants you to meet Jonathan Tasini, a Labor Candidate for Portland! Our Revolution is endorsing Tasini for the Portland, Oregon City Council. Jonathan is a long-time labor activist, and he’s committed to leading the fight for workers in Portland as an elected official.  RSVP at https://act.ourrevolution.com/signup/Tasini_DC_event/?akid=6158.8252965.SsPEPA&rd=1&t=11

48] – WFP Solidarity Collective [tirzah@solidaritycollective.org] on Thurs., June 13 at 6 PM ET is hosting Plantains & Peace. Join in for a fun and cultured-filled evening for Songs and Stories of resistance! RSVP at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEofuuqrzkiEtythOr5dIU9yRCfmKSLu4qh?link_id=4&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-postponed-no-thursday-event-plantains-peace-2&email_referrer=email_2337127&email_subject=wfpsc-event-plantains-peace#/registration

49] – On Thurs., June 13 from 6:30 to 7:45 PM ET, the Northern Virginia DSA [novabranch@mdcdsa.org] will hold a hybrid monthly organizing meeting at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike (Conference Room), Falls Church, VA 22043. The theme is the VA Elections & Pride (TRBA). New members are welcome to join and discuss our current actions and campaigns. Also to be addressed any current issues from other communities and allied organizations.  RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/nova-branch-monthly-organizing-meeting-june-2024?link_id=39&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-may-24-2024-2&email_referrer=email_2347123&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-june-7-2024

 You must be vaxxed/boosted to join all in-person events. There is extra hand sanitizer and face masks provided at all branch meetings.

50] – The Lower Shore Progressive Caucus Communications Committee virtual meeting is on Thurs., June 13 at 6:30 PM ET. Help decide the messaging of the local progressive movement!  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/603612/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

51] – On Thurs., June 13 and Sat., July 13 at 8 PM ET, join a Common Cause Letter to the Editor Party: Lower the Voting Age to 16. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/418654/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

As global challenges loom and our leaders make critical decisions, it’s imperative to include voices most impacted by these choices. Lowering the voting age to 16 empowers younger generations, who face the consequences of political actions but lack the right to vote. By giving 16-year-olds a voice, we strengthen democracy and cultivate engaged citizens from an early age. Join the movement to expand voting rights and ensure every voice counts in shaping our future.

52] – IfNotNow [em@ifnotnowmovement.org] wants to thank members of Congress who are rejecting AIPAC on June 13 at 8 PM ET.  Meet Reps. Pramila Jayapal, Summer Lee, and Ayanna Pressley who will continue to fight for climate action, and a long-term political solution that will guarantee freedom and safety for Palestinians and Israelis.  This is just the beginning for the #RejectAIPAC coalition. RSVP at https://secure.everyaction.com/NAKnsqYvr0W--0LNhvPGtQ2?ms=6524Email&sourceid=1051385&emci=fa97a09a-7223-ef11-86d2-6045bdd9e096&emdi=ade137a8-3024-ef11-86d2-6045bdd9e096&ceid=30868439

53] -- Mike Fox for Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] wants you to join in on Thurs., June 13 at 9 PM ET for the Campaign to Victory Call.  RSVP at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcuGgrDItHdeYV7F9QQsruFMypvcMt5Fc#/registration

We have several vital elections coming up, and we need a full team effort nationwide to bring home these crucial victories. Many primaries are quickly approaching. Squad Member Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) is right in the crosshairs of AIPAC and other dark money players because of his principled progressive stands. Bonnie Watson-Coleman has been endorsed several times, and she's been a stalwart Progressive Caucus Member and champion for Expanded and Improved Medicare for All, Peace, and all of our other issues.  John Padora (CO-04) is a future Squad Member, and an inspiring voice for addressing additional issues, such as economic justice.

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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