Baltimore Activist Alert -- December 12, 2024

39] Political prisoners in El Salvador – Dec. 12

40] End political violence – Dec. 12

41] Election Sabotage – Dec. 12

42] DSA branch meeting – Dec. 12

43] Communications Committee virtual meeting – Dec. 12

44] Know your rights – Dec. 12

45] CCAN MEETING – Dec. 12

46] United We Dream – Dec. 12

47] 350.org meeting – Dec. 12

48] Poetry and community – Dec. 12

49] FCNL advocacy – Dec. 12

50] MomsRising call – Dec. 12

51] Campaign for Victory call – Dec. 12

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39] -- CISPES [info@cispes.org] on Thurs., Dec. 12 at 3 PM ET will hold a webinar Political Prisoners in El Salvador. ‌Join an important conversation about political persecution in El Salvador today, including political imprisonment, a repressive tactic not seen in El Salvador since the days of the civil war. Bukele has made persecution of his political opponents, the grassroots opposition, and the independent press a hallmark of his regime. Just this week, police raided the homes of several journalists and artists, taking computers, hard drives, USB drives and other personal property - without even giving them a reason why.  The raids confirm that Bukele’s widespread violation of due process and human rights is not limited to a supposed war on corruption or on gangs but is used to attack critics.  Hear from two leaders in the struggle to free political prisoners: Lourdes Palacios, coordinator of the Committee of Relatives of Political Prisoners and the Politically Persecuted (COFAPPES), and Ivania Cruz, attorney with the Human and Community Rights Defense Unit (UNIDEHC). RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkcO2hqzgrHdJcCae1DnFm_4b7g4oBnHda?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=71032721-25a9-40c1-8ce7-c3f53f3c3a0f#/registration

40] -- Faithful America [mail@faithfulamerica.org] on Thurs., Dec. 12 at 4 PM ET will do a HOPE training: "Harnessing Our Power to End Political Violence."  What role can Christians and other people of faith play in defending our neighbors and communities and advocating for peace? 

41] -- The Election Sabotage Response Network (ESRN) will host a training to teach progressive people of faith the skills you will need to organize in the face of growing authoritarianism. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/harnessing-our-power-to-end-political-violence-training-for-faith-leaders-2

42] -- The Northern Virginia Democratic Socialists [novabranch@mdcdsa.org] on Thurs., Dec. 12 at 6:15 PM ET will have a branch meeting. A link to attend this virtual event will be emailed upon RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/nova-branch-monthly-organizing-meeting-dec-12th-615pm?clear_id=true&link_id=20&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events-188&email_referrer=email_2550835&email_subject=nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events

  New members are welcome to join the discussion of current actions and campaigns. Also address any current issues from the communities and allied organizations. If you wish to join in-person, come to the Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206.  Room will be provided when you RSVP.  The meeting theme is DSA Local Convention. You must be vaxxed/boosted to join all in-person events. There is extra hand sanitizer and face masks provided at all branch meetings.

43] -- On Thurs., Dec. 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. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/603612/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

44] -- La ColectiVA [info+la-colectiva-info@email.actionnetwork.org] on Thurs., Dec. 12 at 7 PM ET is holding a virtual Coffee Chat: Know Your Rights! Get informed about Migrant Rights when interacting with ICE / Police. Grab a cup of coffee (or your favorite drink) and join an important chat about migrant rights, safety planning, and community resources ahead of the 2025 presidential inauguration.  RSVP https://bit.ly/CafeLC24

45] -- CCAN [info@chesapeakeclimate.org] on Thurs., Dec. 12 at 7 PM ET indicates there is much at stake for the climate at the next MD legislative session. Join the monthly virtual Action Membership meeting to learn about what’s at stake this legislative session and what events and volunteer opportunities are planned for January. There is a lot at stake during the next Maryland General Assembly session, including raising revenue from polluters for our state to protect our communities against the consequences of the climate crisis, getting us on track to 100% clean energy, and electrifying our buildings–all of which are critical for our state to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/ccanactionfund/event/745792/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=membership&utm_content=MD-Dec+Action+Member+Meetup+-C3+C

46] -- United We Dream [info@unitedwedream.org] on Thurs., Dec. 12 at 7 PM ET will deal with renewing your DACA.  Get a breakdown from lawyers about the DACA renewal process. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/unitedwedream/event/745895/?utm_source=email_12.06&link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&email_referrer=email_2551932&email_subject=got-questions-about-renewing-your-daca

47] -- Team 350 [350@350.org] on Thurs., Dec. 12 at 7 PM ET will hold its annual End of Year Webinar. Take a look at our progress from the past year.  2024 was a big year for 350 US and the climate justice movement. And 2025 presents an even bigger challenge, with Donald Trump headed back to the White House. Join in and reflect on the work over the past year and preview a strategic pivot for the months ahead: https://350org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ye5CkzB8RImBtFLwjAk8ZA?source=em20241210-1-120-us#/registration

48] – PEN America on Thurs., Dec. 12 at 8 PM ET will host an evening of poetry and community. The four poets of the inaugural cohort of PEN across America’s Poets across Lines —Arlo Pate and Kevin L. Tarver in Birmingham and Kevin Sanchez and Ruth Ann in Tucson – will read poems created during the program. The poems center on the themes of housing, immigration, and LGBTQIA+ identity, amplifying poets from communities underserved by the traditional literary establishment. Program mentors Erika Wade and Gabriel Dozal, and advisors Salaam Green and Ofelia Montelongo will give introductions and readings. RSVP for a link to the webinar: https://pen.org/event/poets-across-lines-final-reading-2024/?ms=20241127PENNews&utm_source=eaemail&utm_medium=20241127pennews&emci=875eab86-61ab-ef11-88cf-6045bdfe8d29&emdi=673493f3-c7ac-ef11-88cf-6045bdfe8d29&ceid=3063566

49] -- FCNL [support@fcnl.org] on Thurs., Dec. 12 at 8 PM ET is holding a workshop on Advocacy. The voices of people who care about their neighbors are needed in the public discourse now more than ever.  Learn how you can take your advocacy for peace and justice to the next level.  Intro to Advocacy with FCNL is a short workshop where you can learn new advocacy skills and gain the confidence to make your voice heard. Register to learn how citizens like you can lobby your members of Congress: https://act.fcnl.org/event/intro_to_advocacy/3275/signup/?akid=81843.152065.-JryZr&rd=1&t=18&utm_campaign=IntroToAdvocacy&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ak&utm_term=81843.152065.-JryZr

50] -- MomsRising.org [info@momsrising.org] on Thurs., Dec. 12 at 8:30 PM ET Join the 2nd Mass Community Call. Join the second post-election MomsRising Community Meeting. The data shows we’re powerful together. Safe communities welcome diversity. Affordable childcare. Maternal health equity. Paid family and medical leave after a new child arrives or serious health crisis strikes. Accessible homecare. Fair pay. Gun safety. What is it going to take, and what are the next steps that we can start taking now? RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/momsrising/event/743839/?utm_campaign=outreach&utm_medium=email&utm_source=actionkit

51] – Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] needs you on Thurs., Dec. 12 at 9 PM ET for a Campaign Call. RSVP at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcuGgrDItHdeYV7F9QQsruFMypvcMt5Fc#/registration Discuss next steps for real progressive change. You'll leave more hopeful, energized and organized.

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