21] U.S. drone policy – Feb.
23
22] Police reform – Feb. 23
23] Israeli
settlements – Feb.
23
24]
Philadelphia Peace Vigil – Feb. 23
25] Protest JHU drone research – Feb. 23
26] No back door rally at the FBI – Feb. 23
27] Naomi Klein at JHU – Feb. 23
28] Pollinator Protection Act – Feb. 24
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21]
– In
June 2014, the Stimson Task Force on U.S. Drone Policy released its report and
recommendations to support a transparent and accountable U.S. drone policy that
is consistent with long-term U.S. national security goals, foreign policy
ideals, and commercial interests. Stimson is now releasing its follow up
report, “Grading Progress on U.S. Drone Policy,” which analyzes the
administration’s progress towards implementing the recommendations of the task
force. The report contains a detailed report card to “grade” this progress and
describes the steps taken by the administration to address existing
shortcomings in U.S. law, policy, and practice. With less than a year until a
new administration takes office, the report provides suggestions on future
policy development to fulfill the task force’s recommendations and promote a
more comprehensive and transparent U.S. drone policy.
Join
the Stimson Center for the launch of the Report Card on the "Recommendations
and Report of the Stimson Task Force on U.S. Drone Policy" on Tues.,
Feb. 23 from 10 to 11:30 AM at the Stimson Center, 1211 Connecticut Ave. NW,
8th Floor, WDC 20036. The speakers are Amb. Lincoln P. Bloomfield, Jr., Board
Chairman, Stimson Center; member of Stimson Task Force on U.S. Drone Policy;
Rosa Brooks, Professor of Law, Georgetown University; Co-Chair of Stimson Task
Force on U.S. Drone Policy; Rachel Stohl, Senior Associate, Stimson Center; and
Craig Whitlock, Staff Writer, Washington Post. Use #StimsonToday to join the
conversation.
22]
– Maryland is at the crossroads for police reform. Hearings on a
multitude of police reform bills will happen on Tues., Feb. 23 starting at 1 PM
in the Lowe House Office Building in Annapolis. The Maryland Coalition
for Justice and Police Accountability will mark the occasion with an 11 AM rally
in the Baltimore City Delegation Room (Room 145); and police reform advocates
will then pack the House Judiciary Committee hearing room. Check for details
and updates at https://www.facebook.com/events/1556523481331220/.
For more on the bills involved -- especially HB1016, the leadership bill, and
HB760, Delegate Carter's better bill – see https://www.facebook.com/events/1556523481331220/.
23] – Urge
members of Congress and their staff to attend this important briefing on
Israeli settlement expansion and the plight of Palestinian village Wadi Foquin
in Rayburn House Office Bldg., Room B338, on Tues., Feb. 23 from noon to 2 PM. INTERFAITH
PARTNERSHIP CALLS ON US POLITICAL LEADERSHIP TO ADDRESS CONSEQUENCES OF
SETTLEMENT EXPANSION. The panelists are Ahmad Sokar, mayor of Wadi
Foquin, Kifah Manasra, Ph.D., Al Estiklal University, Shukri Radaydeh,
director, Bethlehem Local Governorate, and The Rev. Dr. Susan
Henry-Crowe, general secretary, United Methodist Church General Board of Church
and Society. Go to www.friendsofwadifoquin.com.
24]
– Each Tuesday from 4:30 - 5:30 PM, the Catholic Peace Fellowship-Philadelphia
for peace in Afghanistan and Iraq gathers at the Suburban Station, 16th
St. & JFK Blvd., at the entrance to Tracks 3 and 4 on the
mezzanine. The next vigil is Feb. 23. Call 215-426-0364.
25]
– Vigil to say "No Drone Research at JHU" each Tuesday at 33rd &
North Charles Sts. join this ongoing vigil on Feb. 23 from 4:45 to
5:45 PM. The vigil will start early so that the vigilers can go see
Naomi Klein at Shriver Hall. Call Max at 410-323-1607.
26]
– On Tues., Feb. 23 at 5:30 PM, there will be a rally at the FBI
Building, 935 Pennsylvania Ave. and 9th St. NW, WDC urging the federal government:
Don't Break Our Phones! The FBI has obtained a court order to force Apple to
provide a "back door" to an iPhone used by one of the perpetrators of
the San Bernardino shootings. The problem is, that's a back door to
everyone else's iPhone as well - a terrible idea for your own security, for
civil liberties, and for human rights here and abroad. If you go, take
pictures and send them, your story, and your reason for joining the rally to mococivilrights@gmail.com.
27]
– Come to Shriver Hall on JHU’s Homewood Campus at
6 PM to hear from Naomi Klein, an environmentalist and the author of “This
Changes Everything: Capitalism vs the Climate,” one of The New York
Times 100 Notable Books of 2014. The Foreign Affairs
Symposium, founded in 1998 by a group of undergraduate students,
brings speakers to campus to discuss and debate global affairs and
international issues. This event is free and open to the public, though reserved
seats are available for $25 and can be purchased in advance through jhutickets.com.
28]
– There have been two encouraging hearings in the Maryland General
Assembly about the Pollinator Protection Act (SB 198 & HB 211).
Now legislators need to hear from their constituents. You're invited to come to
Annapolis on Wed., Feb. 24 & 8 AM for Pollinator Protection Act
Lobby Day. Enjoy coffee, snacks and training on how to deliver
a message and how to urge legislators to vote for the Pollinator Protection
Act. Meet inside the Maryland House
of Delegates, 6 Bladen St., Room 43, Annapolis 21401. RSVP at http://org.salsalabs.com/o/2155/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=85331.
Maryland needs to pass the 2016
Pollinator Protection Act (SB 198 & HB 211) to
take toxic neonics off the shelves, and let consumers know when they are buying
plants or seeds treated with them. These reasonable steps will help protect the
health of Maryland's people and pollinators.
To be
continued.
Donations can be sent to the Baltimore Nonviolence
Center, 325 E. 25th St., Baltimore, MD 21218. Ph: 410-366-1637; Email:
mobuszewski [at] verizon.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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