Baltimore Activist Alert -- October 8 to 9, 2024

31] On to Pennsylvania – Oct. 8 - 9

32] Mennonite Action – Oct. 8

33] Global Solidarity against Genocide – Oct. 8

34] Know your rights – Oct. 8

35] Call voters in swing states – Oct. 8

36] Black Voters Matter – Oct. 8

37] Lower Shore meeting – Oct. 8

38] Trainings on Electric Utility Toolkit – Oct. 8 - 9

39] Genocide and the Widening Middle East Wars – Oct. 8

40] Raskin & Get out the war – Oct. 8

41] Self-care for Peacebuilders – Oct. 8

42] Reach out to voters – Oct. 8

43] War, technology, acceleration – Oct. 8

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31] – CCAN Action Fund [info@ccanactionfund.org] needs you in Philadelphia on Tues., Oct. 8 & Wed., Oct. 9 from 9 AM to noon, noon to 3 PM or 3 to 5 PM ET.  Don’t like phone banking? Don’t like knocking on doors? You want to do something for Kamala Harris that feels more concrete and immediate?  You can get ten people per day to vote for Kamala Harris just by standing on a sidewalk. A little-known feature of Pennsylvania law means people can actually “vote by mail” on the spot and in person at county elections offices. Stand outside those offices throughout the Philadelphia area and ask passersby, “Have you voted? Want to vote now? Takes 10 minutes.”  Even better: Unregistered voters can get registered and vote at the same time, using the same method! This event to register Pennsylvania voters will continue through Oct. 29. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/ccanactionfund/event/656862/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=utm_ftv&utm_content=FTV-Canvass+PA+SINGLE-1024-c4

32] – On Tues., Oct. 8 at 1 PM ET, Mennonite Action is hosting an action hour to call U.S elected officials to support an arms embargo now and say no to regional war. Tell Congress "De-Escalate Now!" Join together with Mennonites from across the US and call our elected officials and implore them to stop arming Israel and call for immediate de-escalation in the region - including a permanent ceasefire - meaning no more attacks on Lebanon, Iran, Yemen, Syria or Palestine. The Biden-Harris administration and Congress is capable of stopping the bloodshed. President Biden and Congress must implement an immediate arms embargo to end the slaughter of innocent civilians and de-escalate the risk of a wider regional war. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/action-hours-de-escalate-now?link_id=6&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-whatever-youre-feeling-dont-feel-it-alone&email_referrer=email_2479688&email_subject=whatever-youre-feeling-dont-feel-it-alone

33] – The Canadian BDS Coalition [coalition@bdscoalition.ca] is doing a virtual event on Tues., Oct. 8 at 1 PM ET -- Global Solidarity against Genocide: Resisting for Palestinian Liberation. RSVP at https://bdscoalition.ca/2024/10/07/webinar-global-solidarity-against-genocide-resisting-for-palestinian-liberation-oct-8th-8-pm-palestine-7-pm-south-africa/

34] – Get over to a workshop called Know Your Rights: Tipped Workers & Service Sector on Tues., Oct. 8 at 5:45 PM at the Shaw Neighborhood Library, 1630 7th St. NW, WDC 20001. Contact Zachary T.  at 914-357-0696. Join the DSA Labor Working Group and the Peoples' Parity Project for this workshop run by experienced union organizers and labor lawyers from the DC metro area. This training will cover some of the most common labor violations that take place in the service sector by bosses and what key legal protections workers have to fight back. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/know-your-rights-tipped-workers-service-sector?link_id=52&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-september-13-2024-2&email_referrer=email_2468215&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-september-27-2024

35] – On Tuesdays from 6 to 8 PM ET, join people from across the country on Zoom to make calls to voters for Harris in swing states with a major focus on Pennsylvania through Nov. 5. This is organized by the CHESAPEAKE CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK / ACTION FUND, and the next call is on Oct. 8. The organizers will set you up and train you to make calls! RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/653873/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type

36] –Black Voters Matter is doing virtual Texting Tuesdays on Oct. 8 at 6 PM ET. Gather to drive change through digital organizing. The texting campaigns will give you the opportunity to engage residents across the U.S. while empowering them to make a positive impact in their communities. Texting Tuesdays will continue through November 5. Register at https://blackvotersmatterfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpc-yuqzouG9OjuAWAaK8RYCRubvHHnthO#/registration

37] –On Tuesdays, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10 and January 14 from  6:30 to 8 PM ET, there will be a Lower Shore Progressive Caucus Communications Committee virtual meeting. Help decide what the progressive movement should do.  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/603612/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

38] – The Union of Concerned Scientists [action@ucsusa.org] on Tues., Oct. 8 or Wed., Oct. 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM ET is holding advocacy trainings on Electric Utility Toolkit. Armed with personal experience and a deep understanding of how the grid works—and why it came to be this way—everyday people can become powerful advocates for a safer, better power system. Upon completion, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the Electric Utility Toolkit and how to overcome common and sometimes purposeful barriers related to utility management. By equipping yourself with our toolkit and techniques, you’ll address inefficiencies and challenges that currently hinder progress.  REGISTER at https://secure.ucsusa.org/a/2024-10-8-electric-utility-toolkit-training-english?contactdata=AXnF3D5ue9trY0%2fQifFTRPSrwio%2fUUI3JXUojG+ANdRlVW8%2fPxfctkXfx%2fPpeu7JpkYBECgzRqVS9CScbkA29VlLp+dqeUOmU4wCkQ1EAo8AqQEEt8V+P3q301QYcnzSwrvIIquTf6ScfLXm7KkD3wfi9Ls3Mel8uldh4cnK384RrW3hVCPAS8dfrtUdBkdqipG3XTUidngtRIJd62gB87w37fWvhSbUn2j0tz59+rQ636jC+gD7L+VSSaH1%2fRBUHRrlHAvI0BrBIXjOTr4vtA%3d%3d&utm_campaign=email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email&emci=a9b4730c-8d81-ef11-8474-6045bda8aae9&emdi=d1d38c50-a681-ef11-8474-6045bda8aae9&ceid=1507036

39] – MAPA [info@masspeaceaction.org] on Tues., Oct. 8 at 7 PM ET will host a webinar Genocide and the Widening Middle East Wars. Phyllis Bennis, Ervand Abrahamian, and Assaf Kfoury will speak about Israel’s Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, and Yemen wars. With missiles flying between Israel and Iran, Lebanon, and Yemen, no end in sight to the Gaza genocide, and the United States deepening engagement as Israel’s ally and weapons supplier, this panel will discuss these wars, dynamics, origins, consequences, and ways to stop the killing and for justice.  Register to attend:  https://secure.everyaction.com/LdaNUfdSyEyglPjX8N6uAg2?contactdata=aWeNEM6cz3XLdiYeeebrXSn+OcQVCOfu8rGhVOd6MY83nf2F%2ffZ%2fymYJmLtIf5yfywtXJYNISQnx2cQHyY4FgncXNHwzmTrVX5AR0nYfI57k%2fMvE07S4OT%2fvAFQ8zDI%2fVqOxkdwqNGtA4NdIjjDF5flSHHwRf2wX3vkUNHaZMHUzv8xquzJOCqh4zDaUv+O9mIwoDPj4IA7EgWZrcsd26SKslw4Bl+OpllT2l%2fAt0Kg%3d&emci=ae743f1e-b281-ef11-8474-6045bda8aae9&emdi=e57b5b24-b281-ef11-8474-6045bda8aae9&ceid=320042

40] – Participate virtually in the "The Sixth" Panel with Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ezra Levin, & filmmakers on Tues., Oct. 8 from 8 to 9 PM ET. As the electoral season closes in on its last month, Indivisibles will gather for a special night. Indivisible Political Director Dani Negrete will moderate a panel with “The Sixth” documentary filmmakers Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine alongside Indivisible co-founder Ezra Levin and Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08). Go over options to Get out the Vote.  Register at https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/705750/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=20240923

41] – The Peace Alliance [info@peacealliance.org] is doing a virtual Peacebuilder Call: Self-care for Peacebuilders on Tues., Oct. 8 at 8 PM ET.  Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89647616786?pwd=MEh4cWJzN2oxejVHOUg1dWlUckFydz09&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=86853bed-5637-45cd-9060-87a8c813bed4#success

In these challenging and fast-paced times, with frequent unexpected surprises, self-care has never been more important. ‌ ‌As peacebuilders, we often over-commit because it’s difficult to pass up an opportunity to make a positive difference. Our compassion often stretches our capacity to give just a little more. But as we all know; we must fill our own cup first. Rumi says it best: “Never give from the depths of your well but from your overflow.” Get tips to get through the election and end-of-year-flurries. Bring pen and paper and be ready to dance!

42] – The 2024 MomsRising Text Out the Vote is taking place on Tues., Oct. 8 from 8 to 9 PM and Fri., Oct. 11 from 4 to 5 PM ET. The plan is to reach 5 MILLION infrequent mom voters by Election Day so people have the information needed to vote. MomsRising has already reached millions of infrequent mom voters via phone, social media, hand-written mail, with local gatherings, and more – and, now, texting out the vote is the next part of the program! You will be provided with everything you need, including training and a fun environment to text with other volunteers if you want! The texting will conclude on Fri., Nov. 1 from 4 to 5 PM ET. RSVP AT https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/699090/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_most_popular_virtual

43] – War, technology, acceleration: Responding to the cries of the Earth through stability and contemplation will be presented on Tues., Oct. 8 from 8 to 9:30 PM ET.  In this presentation, Bridgefolk board member Br. Denys Janiga, OSB, will talk about the relationship between war, ecology, and society with a focus on technology. He will discuss some of the recent technologies being deployed in modern conflicts, including Ukraine and Russia, Gaza and Israel, and Azerbaijan and Armenia. This will then move into a discussion of the notion of a technocratic paradigm, which Pope Francis has critiqued in his encyclical Laudato Si. Building on this, Br. Denys will use the work of Hartmut Rosa to better understand the temporal dimension of modern societies that he refers to as acceleration. The presentation will conclude with a Benedictine response through the vow of stability and contemplation. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhHJM_ogYW8jUDvGgB98F0hShmAkMpD8xaE5OGDqeE3znkuw/viewform

This event is co-sponsored by Pax Christi USA and Bridgefolk, a grassroots movement of Mennonites and Roman Catholics who, through baptism, share the calling of the One who prayed that his followers be one. Led by the Spirit, we seek sacred spaces to forge new and shared practices of common life, longing for full communion at the Lord’s Table.

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