Baltimore Activist Alert – December 15 – 16, 2024

Baltimore Activist Alert – December 15 – 16, 2024

"I speak as an American to the leaders of my own nation. The great initiative in this war is ours. The initiative to stop it must be ours." -Martin Luther King Jr.

Friends, this list and other email documents which I send out are done under the auspices of the Baltimore Nonviolence Center.  Go to www.baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com. 

  If you appreciate this information and would like to make a donation, send contributions to Max Obuszewski, BNC, 431 Notre Dame Lane, Apt. 206, Baltimore, MD 21212.  Max can be reached at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 [at] comcast.net.

1] Books, buttons and stickers

2] Web site for info on federal legislation

3] Need help in archiving activist material

4] Get the book A Bag of Stones

5] Get the book Male Supremacy in the Catholic Church: An Insider’s View by Roy Bourgeois

6] Baltimore activist selling her home

7] Ethical Values in Annapolis – Dec. 15

8] Stop the genocide in Gaza – Dec. 15

9] Capitalism will not save the world – Dec. 15

10] Black lives matter – Dec. 15

11] Labor Organizing School – Dec. 15

12] DSA PG DSA meeting – Dec. 15

13] Zionism – Dec. 15

14] PDA Town Hall – Dec. 15

15] Internationalism Working Group meeting -- Dec. 15

16] Vigil at the Pentagon – Dec. 16

17] Election Protection Zoom – Dec. 16

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1] – Buttons, bumper stickers and books are available.  “God Bless the Whole World, No Exceptions” stickers are in stock. Call Max at 410-323-1607.

2] –To obtain information how your federal legislators voted on particular bills, go to http://thomas.loc.gov/.  Congressional toll-free numbers are 888-818-6641, 888-355-3588 or 800-426-8073. The White House Comment Email is accessible at http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/.

3] –  Janice Sevre-Duszynska needs some assistance in archiving her activist material.  If you are interested in this project, contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net.

4] – Barry Lee Burnside, a gaggle of great writers and copy editors are making available “A Bag of Snakes: Selected Writings on Prisons and the Death Penalty by Murphy Davis and Eduard Loring. Edited by Barry Lee Burnside.” Ed indicates the book will be available for sale on April 13, and is asking you to pre-order your copy. Your donation will provide a needed financial boost for the printing costs. The suggested donation is $20 for one copy; and $30 for your copy and an additional copy for a prisoner or someone in need. Any donation is appreciated. More or less you will receive the book.  Barry and the team have spent over two years putting this book together. It begins with outlines and notes found in the boxes of materials Murphy left when she ascended. The work is a work of love, and all involved are proud of the fruit borne by seeds nourished in good soil.

To order by postal mail, make your check to Open Door Community.  Send it to Open Door Community, PO Box 10980, Baltimore 21234.  For any questions, contact David Payne at 404-290-2047 or davidpayne@opendoorcommunity.org.

5] – Another book to consider purchasing is Male Supremacy in the Catholic Church: An Insider’s View by Roy Bourgeois. His new book is both memoir and position-paper, and it makes the case that the Roman Catholic Church is a corrupt system that spits out truth-tellers. The crime he was excommunicated for was attending the ordination ceremony of Janice Sevre-Duszynska in Lexington, Kentucky, in August 2008. The ordination was under the auspices of the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests.  The Vatican’s response has been to excommunicate any woman who has the audacity to see herself as a priest equal to a male priest. You can purchase a copy from Amazon or by Kindle.

Here are two quotes to contemplate: “I permit no woman to teach or to have authority over men. She is to keep silent.” – Timothy 1, 2:12-13.  “If the patriarchy that dominates the church is not dismantled and women are not treated as equals, the church will continue to diminish and, eventually, die.” – Roy Bourgeois.

6] – A home in Baltimore is for sale on a dead-end street in the Lauraville neighborhood, with three bedrooms, and one bath. The yard backs into a field and then a forest. There is a serene and quiet setting with an abundance of wildlife. The owner will be asking a reasonable amount for the property but it will not be overpriced. Contact her by text only at 443 500 6733. On the text, leave your name and phone number, and she will get back to anyone that reaches out. 

7] – The Baltimore Ethical Society invites you on Sun., Dec, 15 at 10:30 AM to a hybrid presentation “Legislative Agenda and Ethical Values in Annapolis.” In the rough and tumble world of state politics, it can be difficult to keep your moral compass straight and true. The pressures of getting re-elected and needing to “cut deals” so as to move forward on issues of key concern, make it challenging to focus on ethics. Senator-Elect Mary Washington, Ph.D., has been a leader in fighting for affordable access to water, protecting families from unfair tax sales and foreclosures, helping unaccompanied homeless youth get services and support, marriage equality, protection of transgender Marylanders, elimination of the death penalty, implementation of the Maryland DREAM Act, and securing more funding for Baltimore’s public schools. She will share her legislative agenda for Maryland and how she applies her ethical values in Annapolis. This platform will be delivered via Zoom or in person at the Impact Hub, 10 E North Ave Suite 5, Baltimore, MD 21202. To receive a Zoom invitation, email president@bmorethical.org.

8] – Join an action webinar to help stop the genocide in Gaza. This 90-minute, live event will happen on Sun., Dec. 15 at 11 AM ET. Global Solidarity for Peace in Palestine (GSPP) is a coalition of organizations from around the world committed to defending the rights of Palestinians and ending the occupation. Our movement is built on the principles of justice, human dignity, and respect for international law. Email david@worldbeyondwar.org.

9] – Join a virtual Book Talk with Brett Christophers, author of The Price Is Wrong: Why Capitalism Won't Save the Planet" on Sun., Dec. 15 at 11 AM ET. Come and learn about why the price really is wrong, and note there is no need to have read the book. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/book-talk-with-brett-christophers?link_id=17&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-november-22-2024-2&email_referrer=email_2558948&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-december-13-2024

10] – The Interfaith Coalition for Black Lives <interfaithcoalition4blacklives@165862814.mailchimpapp.com> on Sun., Dec. 15 at 1:30 PM ET at York and Sherwood Roads in Cockeysville.  On Sun., Dec. 15 at the intersection of York and Sherwood Roads in Cockeysville (Baltimore County), attend a rally near Faith Lutheran and Sherwood Episcopal churches across from the antique shops on York Road.  Stand up against racism

11] – The Labor Organizing School will happen from 2 to 5 PM ET on Sun., Dec. 15 ET at the Northern Virginia Labor Federation, 4536 John Marr Drive, Annandale, VA 20136. Email John Sherman - shermanj841@gmail.com. Come learn about union organizing from experienced union organizers at our last school of the year!  RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/labor-organizing-school-3?link_id=56&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-november-22-2024-2&email_referrer=email_2558948&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-december-13-2024

12] – The Metro D.C. DSA Prince George's County is holding a virtual branch meeting on Sun., Dec. 15 at 2:15 PM at the Hyattsville Library, 6530 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville 20782. Email pgdsa@mdcdsa.org. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/prince-georges-county-branch-december-meeting?link_id=57&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-november-22-2024-2&email_referrer=email_2558948&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-december-13-2024

13] – Voices from the Holy Land [vfhlonlinefilmsalon@144271541.mailchimpapp.com] on Sun., Dec. 15 at 3 PM ET is inviting you to an Online Film Salon: What's in a Word? The terms “Zionism” and “anti-Zionism” have become battle cries in the heated debate on the Palestine-Israel conflict. One’s understanding, or misunderstanding, of these terms affects whether we are talking with one another or talking past one another. This Salon will be the first in a series of three to focus on Zionism and its impact on the conversation about the Holy Land: 1) What’s in a Word? Defining Zionism, 2) Living with Zionism: Israel, Palestine, and the U.S., and 3) Zionism and Anti-Semitism. This first Salon will explore the history of Zionism, its various definitions from both Jewish and Christian perspectives, to provide a basis for meaningful conversation. Watch the selected videos at your convenience. Then join the Q&A discussion.

You must register to join the discussion & receive access to the film: Tinyurl.com/VFHL-December2024  Visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArde2gqT0pHNFqgXWXu-3K2V2Y3t1wWJ5W?ct=t%28EMAIL_CAMPAIGN+November+2024_COPY_03%29&mc_cid=ebcd70ac50&mc_eid=84804f14c0#/registration

14] – Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] on Sun., Dec. 15 at 4 PM ET will hold the weekly Town Hall: How we get healthcare for all by removing insurance companies from the mix. Since its inception in 2004, PDA has been organizing around removing insurance companies from our healthcare mix and providing actual high quality health care for everyone via a Single Payer, government managed health system, whether at the Federal level via Expanded and Improved Medicare for All, or via a state-based system like Canada saw develop into health care nationwide.

Chuck Pennacchio of Single Payer States lays out not only how such a system can work at the state level, but also why the time is ripe for all of us to organize to help make it happen. Also to be covered will be breaking political news, and building the community of hope in these trying times. Register here and the machine will email you your secure codes. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tceuhrzsvHdymeeZRwb-i7X50FJa-HMR4#/registration

15] – The MDC DSA Internationalism Working Group is holding a meeting on Sun., Dec. 15 from 7 to 8 PM ET.  Share updates on international solidarity work in the DMV.  A link to attend this virtual event will be emailed upon RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/mdc-dsa-internationalism-december-2024-monthly-meeting?link_id=58&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-november-22-2024-2&email_referrer=email_2558948&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-december-13-2024

16] – There is a weekly Pentagon Peace Vigil from 7 to 8 AM on Mondays, since 1987, outside the Pentagon Metro stop.  The next vigil is Dec. 16, and it is sponsored by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker.  Email artlaffin@hotmail.com or call 202-882-9649.  The vigil will be outside the Pentagon's south Metro entrance and in the designated "protest zone" behind bicycle fences across from the entrance to the Metro. 

By Metro, take Yellow Line and get out at the "Pentagon" stop. Do not go to the Pentagon City stop! Go up south escalators and turn left and walk across to protest area. By car from D.C. area, take 395 South and get off at Exit 8A-Pentagon South Parking. Take slight right onto S. Rotary Rd. at end of ramp and right on S. Fern St. Then take left onto Army Navy Dr. You can "pay to park" on Army Navy Dr.,  and there is meter parking one block on right on Eads St. Payment for both of these spots begins at 8 AM.  No cameras are allowed on Pentagon grounds. The restrooms are located inside Marriot Providence Inn on corner of S. Fern and Army Navy Dr.

17] – Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] wants you to participate with the Green Grassroots Emergency Environment and Election Protection (GREEP) Zoom on Mon., Dec. 16 at 5 PM ET. Hear from leading activists, elected officials, and others committed to union organizing as well as cleaning up our elections and the environment, and other critically important issues. RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqfuygpjIiHtc20uIOxdeqYRiAicjSLWUc#/registration

To be continued

Donations can be sent to Max Obuszewski, Baltimore Nonviolence Center, and 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