28] Release the 28 pages – Apr. 27
29] Fundraiser for
the United Palestinian Appeal – Apr. 27
30] The Journey of John Lewis – Apr. 27
31] Write letters to political prisoners – Apr.
27
32] Queer
literature – Apr. 27
33] Join Bernie’s
conference calls –
Apr. 27 - 28
34] Culture for
the revolution –
Apr. 28
35] Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform
meeting – Apr. 28
36] "The Key to Nuclear Restraint"
– Apr. 28
37] Peace group meeting -- Apr. 28
38] “African
Americans Against the Bomb”–
Apr. 28
39] "Chinese and U.S. Nuclear
Strategies” – Apr.
29
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28] – Hear
about Members of the 28 Pages Task Force and others will hold a banner
and signs across the street from the Longworth House Office Building on Wed.,
Apr. 27 at 5 PM. The banner will say: “Open the 28 Pages” with smaller
letters under it: “HR14.org”.
Posters will say: “Royal Threats Show Saudi Guilt”, “Call Saudis’ Bluff!”,
“Saudis Threaten to Shoot Their Foot”, “Saudi/US Money Tied, thus Empty
Threat”, “Tail Wags Dog?”, “Diplomatic
Immunity for Royal Terrorists is not National Security”, “9/11 Families say
‘Open 28 Pages’” and “Support HR-14 and S-1471.” Gather at the corner of
Independence and New Jersey Aves. SE, WDC. This action is endorsed by Code Pink
and Popular Resistance. Contact Richard Ochs 443-846-6638 textable.
29] – Come
to La Tasca, 722 7th St. NW, WDC 20001, on Wed., Apr. 27 from 5 to 7:30 PM
for a fundraiser for the United Palestinian Appeal (UPA), which works to
alleviate the suffering of Palestinians in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and
refugee camps in Lebanon and Jordan. Learn more about UPA's most recent
projects that are improving the physical and emotional health of thousands of
Palestinian children, and much more. Come enjoy yummy Spanish tapas and
drinks/refreshments of your choice. A percentage of all purchases will be
donated to support UPA's programs. Email events@helpupa.org or call (202) 659-5007.
RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/499695810214658/.
30] – See
"Get in the Way: The Journey of John Lewis," a documentary, at the
CVC Orientation Theater South, US Capitol Visitor's Center, WDC, on Wed., Apr.
27 at 6 PM. Hosted by Rep. Steny Hoyer for members of Congress, their staff and
policy makers, this event is open to the public. Following the film,
there will be a panel discussion with Rep. Hoyer and Congressman
John Lewis moderated by Hilary Shelton, Director of the NAACP Washington Bureau
on expanding voter participation, combating voter suppression and improving the
administration of elections. The discussion will focus on H.R. 12, the Voter
Empowerment Act, which is a comprehensive voting rights bill to modernize our
voter registration system and ensure equal access to the ballot box for all
Americans. RSVP at Maria.Oparil@mail.house.gov.
31] – Political
Prisoner Letter Writing Night - No Borders is happening at The Potter's House,
1658 Columbia Rd. NW, WDC, on Wed., Apr. 27 from 6:30 to 8:30
PM. Join DC Stampede to celebrate May Day and international solidarity!
This month, write to those inside immigration detention centers, whose crime is
crossing an invisible line on a map. Organizers will provide a list as well as "how-to"
information if you haven't written to a prisoner before. Just as prison
walls cut through our communities, borders divide us from family members,
friends, neighbors, and our fellow workers. With this letter-writing night and
the May Day celebrations to follow over the weekend, push back against these
barriers with acts of solidarity. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1065999763467921/.
32] --
On Wed., Apr. 27 at 7:30 PM, come to Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse, 30 W.
North Ave., Baltimore 21201, ERICA KUDISCH PRESENTS - THE BACKUP: LABELS AND
LIMITATIONS IN QUEER LITERATURE. The author will discuss her debut
release, “The Backup,” and the difficulties of promoting a story that
defies categorization in an industry that relies on labels and brand
recognition. In the current market, LGBT stories, and those by women in
particular, come already packaged with an expectation of romance. But is there
room for other stories--affirming and uplifting without being romantic, or
dysfunctional without being necessarily tragic--about the queer community? And
if we can carve this space out of the existing literary order, what would it
look like? Call 443-602-7585. Go to http://www.redemmas.org.
33] – Join
the Bernie 2016 Volunteer Recruitment Conference Calls on Wed., Apr. 27 at 8:30 PM. Go to http://myaccount.maestroconference.com/conference/register/ROSSBXHY9NQVBMES.
And there is a call on Thurs., Apr. 28 at 10 PM. Go to http://myaccount.maestroconference.com/conference/register/LUY2G21VAO0CVFQ.
34] – Sustaining the Political Revolution:
How Poetry, Policy, and the Playwriting Dance for Change will take place at
Institute for Policy Studies, 1301 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 600, WDC, on
Thurs., Apr. 28 from noon to 1:30 PM. The Institute for Policy
Studies is not just a think tank for ideas and policy — it’s also a place for
artistic action. For many years, IPS has been a home for radical poets, hosted
political plays, and has brought together visual artists, musicians, and
novelists. From Split This Rock to their latest venture, Epicenter,
IPS has been at the forefront of radical culture. Come and meet IPS and the artists
they are working with to help build a better world. See http://act.ips-dc.org/site/Calendar?id=100604&view=Detail.
35] –
The Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform (MAJR) is holding a general
meeting on Thurs., Apr. 28 at the Annapolis Friends Meeting, 351 Dubois Road in
Annapolis. If you wish, bring food to share at 6:30 PM, and the meeting
will start at 7 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to assess the recently ended
session of the Maryland General Assembly (and celebrate successes!) and to look
forward. Visit http://www.ma4jr.org.
36] – On
Thurs., Apr. 28 from 3:30 to 5 PM, Thomas Jonter, Stockholm University, and
Christian Ostermann, Wilson Center, will tackle "The Key to Nuclear
Restraint" at the Wilson Center, Sixth Floor, Reagan Building,
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, WDC. RSVP at http://pages.wilsoncenter.org/20160428KeytoNuclearRestraint_NPIHPEvent.html.
37] – The
Pledge of Resistance-Baltimore will meet on Thurs., Apr. 28 at 7:30 PM at Max’s
residence. The agenda will include Freddie Gray & local organizing,
killer drones and Obama, an action at the State of the Union, Bernie’s phone,
Annapolis legislation, and the unending wars and JHU’s May 18 graduation. RSVP
at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski at verizon.net to get the address of the meeting
site.
38] – On
Thurs., Apr. 28 at 7:30 PM, join Dr. Vincent Intondi for a book talk on "African
Americans Against the Bomb: Nuclear Weapons, Colonialism, and the Black Freedom
Movement," at Takoma Park City Hall, Azalea Room, 7500 Maple Ave. The book
looks at the history of Black resistance to nuclear weapons and the push by
African Americans for nuclear disarmament. Visit http://www.sup.org/books/title/?id=23490.
39] – On
Fri., Apr. 29 from 10 to 11:30 AM, Robert Litwak, Wilson Center; Charles
Glaser, George Washington University; Taylor Fravel, MIT; and Caitlin Talmadge,
George Washington University, will address "Chinese and U.S. Nuclear
Strategies in a New Era of Great Power Competition" at the Wilson Center,
Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, WDC. RSVP at http://pages.wilsoncenter.org/April29-NuclearPolicy_Registration.html.
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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