Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Baltimore Activist Alert -- September 12 - 17, 2024

44] Hear Israeli peace activist – Sept. 12

45] Hear Ali Abunimah – Sept. 12

46] Immigration policy – Sept. 12

47] Environmental Impact of Militarism -- Sept. 12

48] Deep Canvass Election phone banks – Sept. 12 & 14

49] Throwdown Thursdays – Sept. 12

50] Economic Equity for Black Women – Sept. 12

51] Lower Shore communications committee – Sept. 12

52] Take back the House Sept. 12 & 17

53] Project 2025 is Project Theocracy – Sept. 12

54] Joyful Resistance – Sept. 12

55] Debate Debrief -- Sept. 12

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44] – Fellowship of Reconciliation [info@fellowshipofreconciliation.ccsend.com] is doing Gathering Voices on Thurs, Sept. 12 at 11 AM ET with Yonatan Zeigen who is carrying on his mother's work for peace since October 7. He is the son of renowned Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver, who was killed in a Hamas attack on Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7th, 2023. Silver was a tireless advocate for peace and co-founded several organizations dedicated to this cause, including Women Wage Peace and The Parents Circle-Families Forum. Women Wage Peace is a grassroots movement that unites women from diverse backgrounds in Israel to promote a nonviolent, negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The organization emphasizes inclusivity and collaboration, bringing together Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Druze, and Bedouin women to work toward peace. Silver also played a pivotal role in providing medical aid to Gazans, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to humanitarian efforts and cross-border solidarity.

 Yonatan is a social worker and trained mediator. Since the death of his mother, along with being a father of three, he has dedicated himself to carrying on her work. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsdeqhrjgtE9IxMul8ChtEZl5PLkObwsvm#/registration

 45] –The Stones Cry out Webinar Series will host Ali Abunimah on Thurs., Sept. 12 at 1 PM ET. Join ICMEP Executive Director Michael Spath as he interviews Abunimah, a journalist, political analyst, and director of The Electronic Intifada, the independent online news publication and educational resource focusing on Palestine, its people, politics, culture and place in the world. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqd-urqTkjE9RPGFw2QBc_0m7uF1bpie_g#/registration     

46] –Isabel Burton [info@hias.org] wants you to know about a webinar on immigration policy on Thurs., Sept. 12 at 4 PM ET -- ‌When Misinformation & Hate Converge: Antisemitism and its Role in Anti-immigrant Rhetoric.  In a discussion with leading experts, they will examine how the deadly interplay of The Great Replacement Theory and antisemitism are reflected in the way that political candidates frame their perspectives on immigration policy. Register at https://hias.org/events/when-misinformation-hate-converge-antisemitism-and-its-role-anti-immigrant-rhetoric/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=EngagingNetworks&utm_campaign=240905_+Election-Series_Invite_e2&utm_content=240905++Election-Series+Invite+e2

47] –On Thurs., Sept. 12 at 5 PM ET check out CODEPINK’s Environmental Impact of Militarism Worldwide Webinar. Don’t miss the first webinar preparing for Peace Week, presented by Krys Cerisier who will discuss the role of the US military on the climate crisis. RSVP at https://www.codepink.org/wingweb?utm_campaign=september_member_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=codepink

48] – The People's Action [info@peoplesaction.org] is continuing on Thurs., Sept. 12 at 5 PM & Sat., Sept. 14 at 1 PM ET to do Deep Canvass Election phone banks.  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/peoplesaction/event/565765/?link_id=3&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-whats-next-after-bidens-decision&email_referrer=email_2393896&email_subject=whats-next-after-bidens-decision

 People’s Action has a vision for the future in which we all have a say, we all have what we need, and we all belong. In that vision, our government and our economy serve all of us, not a handful of billionaires, and concerns about corporate profits take a back seat to the well-being of our people and our planet. Over the coming weeks, reach out to voters in critical states to share this vision with them and invite them to join us in working towards it. These calls will continue through Sat., Oct. 19 at 1 PM ET.

49] – On Throwdown Thursdays join a Virtual Phone Bank on Sept. 12 from 5 to 6:30 PM ET. With a critical and competitive Senate race this November, help to ensure a progressive victory. Play a crucial role in preventing a Republican takeover that would shift the balance of power in the Senate. Reach out to the community to raise awareness about the importance of this race, candidate agendas and encourage voters to help save the Senate. Register for more than one outreach opportunity and feel free to share the link with friends, coworkers, and neighbors: https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/641284/?emci=e46ae348-e942-ef11-86c3-6045bdd9e096&emdi=6e2df1ab-ef42-ef11-86c3-6045bdd9e096&ceid=136680

50] – The Mary Jane Legacy Project: Bridging Educational Achievement and Economic Equity for Black Women through Policy is happening on Thurs., Sept. 12 at 6:30 PM ET. This virtual discussion is designed to elevate and center the post-secondary experiences of Black women and the implications of pursuing a college degree. This webinar will explore various issues, policy-related topics and developments concerning Black women in Higher Education. The expert panelists will engage in interactive discussions, share their expertise, exchange ideas and address questions from the audience.  Register at https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EkMkaXQXQc2-vNZJJV8CRQ?mc_cid=9246bf94eb&mc_eid=0f57b5a0fa#/registration

51] – On Thurs., Sept. 12 at 6:30 PM ET, there will be a Lower Shore Progressive Caucus Communications Committee virtual meeting. Help decide what the progressive movement should do. These meetings will continue through Thurs., Dec. 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM ET.  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/603612/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

52] – On Thurs., Sept. 12 and Tues., Sept. 17 from 7 to 9 PM ET, sign up for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee for a virtual phone bank "TAKE BACK THE HOUSE!" RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/616196/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_most_popular_virtual

Taking back the House in 2024 is going to be an "all hands on deck" effort that takes each and every one of us. Join the DCCC Dialers and persuade, engage, and mobilize voters from every corner of the US to ensure they have the most accurate information to make the most informed decision possible when it comes time to cast our ballots in 2024. The next phone bank will be on Thurs., Sept. 12 from 7 to 9 M ET with the last one on Thurs., Nov. 7 from 7 to 9 PM.

53] –Faithful America [mail@faithfulamerica.org] on Thurs., Sept. 12 at 7:30 PM ET is doing a webinar -- Project 2025 is Project Theocracy. You've likely heard of Project 2025 -- a 900-page authoritarian blueprint for a second Trump term that was written by dozens of former Trump aides and endorsed by his running mate, Senator J.D. Vance.  What you might not know is that Project 2025 is deeply, deeply Christian nationalist. To help voters understand the stakes of Project 2025 -- Faithful America will begin the discussion of the Christian Nationalist Roots of MAGA's Project 2025. Register on Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6017256378342/WN_xGhwEteNQw-9IMqvJF_Pdg#/registration

54] – On Thursdays from 8:30 – 9:45 PM ET, get with this virtual event Build, Lead, & Win: Climate Action Training 2024.  Join actor and activist Jane Fonda alongside top movement leaders like Stacey Abrams, Marshall Ganz, and Aru-Shiney Ajay to learn evidence-based techniques to influence hearts and minds, mobilize voters to the polls, and inspire others to join us in making a difference. Beyond practical skills, you’ll become part of a dynamic network, connecting and supporting each other in transforming knowledge into action. Email team@sunrisemovement.org

On Sept. 12 the theme is JOYFUL RESISTANCE. Come explore with Rachel Gita Karp and Steve Lambert from the Center for Artistic Activism and Melody Page from New Georgia Project how we can build a culture of joy, creativity, and resilience to not only sustain our own activism, but to bring more people into the movement and deepen our impact. These trainings will continue through Sept. 12.  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/greenpeaceusavotes/event/638322/

55] Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] hopes you will join in on Thurs., Sept. 12 at 9 PM ET for a Debate Debrief. PDA has three jobs: Defeat Trump, hold the Senate, and take back the House.  We hold the power to make all three happen. We just must wield that power in a focused, targeted, time and resource efficient manner.  We have the paths to all three victories, and we'll be discussing them on our Campaign Call, and then, most importantly, putting the plan into action. RSVP at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcuGgrDItHdeYV7F9QQsruFMypvcMt5Fc#/registration

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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