Baltimore Activist Alert -- August 18 - 21, 2025

20] Power Half-Hour for Gaza – Aug. 18 - 21

21] Protest Book Ban – Aug. 18  

22] Make Virginia Bluer – Aug. 18

23] Building Partnerships and Coalitions – Aug. 18

24] DSA Abolition working group – Aug. 18

25] MoveOn Volunteer Network Call – Aug. 18

26] Christians for a Free Palestine Call – Aug. 18

27] Rush Hour protest – Aug. 19

28] Protest starvation in Gaza – Aug. 19

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20] – Jewish Voice for Peace is doing a Power Half-Hour for Gaza: Channel grief & outrage into action to stop a genocide.  A year into the genocide in Gaza, we are overwhelmed with sorrow and rage. There are no words to describe the devastating pain of the past year in which the Israeli military has killed over 44,000 Palestinians in Gaza, including more than 17,000 children. The International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court have both declared that Israel must stop the genocidal acts being committed on the Palestinian people. And the U.S. government is actively supporting the Israeli military as it wreaks devastation on the over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza. JVP continues to come together as a political community in its daily half-hour to take action. Join in and take collective action to demand an arms embargo to Israel, immediate end to the genocide, a lasting ceasefire and an end to Israeli siege, apartheid, occupation, and oppression of Palestinians and Lebanon. All are welcome. All are needed. Get involved at 3 PM ET on Mon., Aug. 18, Tues., Aug. 19, Wed., Aug. 20 & Thurs., Aug. 21. Visit https://jvp-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Un0Lupy1SFObVVXJaZO5UQ?_x_zm_rtaid=8L0JUS3pQkenMGtx9ha3mQ.1732760660364.03949df73aedc7035fc618f76c52fc75&_x_zm_rhtaid=249#/registration

21] – On Mon., Aug. 18 from 5 to 7 PM, Indivisible has called for a protest of the Book Ban by Harford County Board of Education,  102 S. Hickory Ave., Bel Air 21014. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/823675/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

 We Will Harford County, a local Indivisible organization, asks you to join for this critically important moment. Harford County Board of Education has brought partisan politics and division to the public school libraries. They have banned a book in secrecy, violating Open Meetings requirements. They are imposing their personal beliefs across the entire school system, violating state and federal 1st Amendment rights. Targeting LGTBQIA+ students with their decision. Being Gay is not "pervasively vulgar." They say they are reflecting "Community Standards." Indivisible says Community Standards demand NO BOOK BANS! Help tell the HCPS Board of Education that their Community demands the reversal of the ban of the book Flamer! HCPS already has a policy that allows parents and guardians to restrict access to any book they do not want their student to read. Why are they trying to parent our children for us? Sign up to speak and have your voice heard! WEAR PURPLE IN SOLIDARITY!

22] – Join the virtual phone bank to Make VA Bluer on Mon., Aug. 18 from 6:30 to 8 PM ET– Elect Leslie Mehta [HD-73]as Delegate and Abigail Spanberger as Governor, hosted by Silver Spring Progressive Action. Identify supporters, recruit local volunteers, and provide information. Fact sheets will be available. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/820484/

23] – On Mon., Aug. 18 from 7 to 8:30 PM ET, Indivisible is encouraging you to get involved with Building Partnerships and Coalitions featuring, Cristina Jimenez.  Become equipped with strategies and best practices for forming, managing, and sustaining effective coalitions to amplify social, community support, and advocacy efforts. The author of Dreaming of Home shares her poignant story of her journey from undocumented newcomer to community organizer and coalition builder. Cristina is a leading voice in movements for social justice and the Co-Founder and former Executive Director of United We Dream, the largest immigrant youth-led organization in the country. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/807957/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_most_popular_virtual

24] – The Northern Virginia DSA Abolition Working Group will hold a meeting on Mon., Aug. 18 at 7 PM. Fill out an interest form in advance to get plugged in: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEcShQX51IL2Z1sNff7bqiYz68vAtPjUxpTuIrfvAK8iBDqA/viewform?link_id=65&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-07312025-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events&email_referrer=email_2839671&email_subject=08072025-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events

Fill out the form to get involved with NOVA Abolition! It organizes on issues ranging from abolition of the police and the carceral state to migrant justice. There is a meeting every other Monday at 7 PM.

25] –  Join a MoveOn Volunteer Network virtual Call on the third Monday, including Aug. 18, from 8 to 9 PM ET through Dec, 15. These calls offer a platform for activists and supporters to stay informed about MoveOn's campaigns, connect with like-minded individuals, and collaborate on strategies to drive progressive change. Each call features updates from MoveOn leaders, guest speakers, and opportunities for participants to ask questions and contribute their perspectives. Whether you're a seasoned activist, new MoveOn member, or new to the movement, these calls provide valuable insights and a sense of community in the fight for social justice. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/750276/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_most_popular_virtual

26] – Christians for a Free Palestine are holding a virtual Community Call on Mon., Aug. 18 at 8 PM ET. Lament and then get re-energized. Email christians4afreepalestine@gmail.com.  A link to attend this virtual event will be emailed upon RSVP: https://christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/augustcall?link_id=3&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-loaves-fishes-and-forced-starvation&email_referrer=email_2844355&email_subject=what-can-we-do-in-this-moment&& 

27] –  On Tuesdays, from 4 to 6 PM ET, gather with Indivisible at 9706 Gorman Road, Howard County 20723 for a Rush Hour protest at the I95 Gorman Road Overpass. This event will continue through September 23. Silence Gives Consent Continued. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/772050/

28] – Join the Baltimore Nonviolence Center on Tues., Aug. 19 from 4:30 to 5 PM ET at 33rd and N. Charles Sts. to condemn the Israeli war crime of denying food to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.  Of course, Israel is involved in a plethora of war crimes both in Gaza and the West Bank. Contact Max at mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net or 410-323-1607.

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/.

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