27] Undesign
the Redline exhibit – through Dec. 31
28] Responding to
Venezuela’s Exodus – Sept. 19
29] Compost demonstration – Sept. 19
30] Food Rescue – Sept. 19
31] A Covert Action: Reagan, the CIA,
and the Cold War Struggle – Sept. 19
32] End of war in Syria? – Sept. 19
33] Film THE WAR AROUND US
– Sept. 19
34] Phone Bank for Johnny O
– Sept. 19 & 20
35] Populist explosion –
Sept. 19
36] Protect the Arctic
Refuge from drilling. – Sept. 19
37] Dealing with North
Korea – Sept. 20
38] Food Rescue – Sept. 20
39] History of redlining –
Sept. 20
40] Take Action Anne
Arundel County Meeting – Sept. 20
41] Vigil for Puerto Rico – Sept. 20
42] Constitution Day – Sept. 20
43] Sierra Club Meeting – Sept. 20
44] Boricuas Remember -- Sept. 20
45] Putin On Ice – through Oct. 7
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27] – At 10 AM through December 31, check out
Undesign the Redline exhibit, hosted by Choose Civility, HCLS Central
Branch. Look for tickets at choosecivility.org. This interactive exhibit
explores the history of structural racism and classism, how these designs
compounded each other from redlining maps until today, and how we can come
together to undesign these systems with intentionality. Tours, reading
lists, events, and more details are at http://choosecivility.org/events/undesign-the-redline-exhibit. See https://www.facebook.com/events/444200232763081/.
28] – On Wed., Sept. 19 from 10 AM to noon, hear about
Responding to Venezuela’s Exodus, hosted by Washington Office on Latin
America – WOLA at Georgetown University, 3700 O St. NW, WDC 20057. This is a
conversation on the roots of the crisis in Venezuela, the humanitarian
situation, the regional reactions so far, and policy recommendations for a
coordinated and humanitarian response to the ongoing migration crisis.
Check out https://www.wola.org/events/responding-venezuelas-exodus/.
https://www.facebook.com/events/865779403628313/.
29] – On Wed., Sept. 19
at 11 AM, there will be a Compost Demonstration, hosted by The Friends of
Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd., Annapolis 21403. Master
Gardeners maintain the Composting and Native Gardens site at Quiet Waters Park
in Annapolis. They give hour-long compost demonstrations twice a month. The
talks are given by those on the team that are Master Composters. Attendees
receive a free compost bin, provided by the Anne Arundel County Department of
Recycling and information (goodie) bag filled with printed materials explaining
various ways of composting. Visit http://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/master-gardeners/composting-demonstrations-0. Email QWPcomposting@hotmail.com.
30] – On Wed., Sept. 19 at noon at the Free Farm, 3510 Ash
St., Baltimore 21211, hosted by Food Rescue Baltimore, get some free
rescued food. Bring a bag, bring a friend, and take delicious, nutritious
food home. The food rescue will continue every Wednesday until Feb. 6,
2019.
31] – On Wed., Sept. 19 from noon to 2 PM, get over to hear A
Covert Action: Reagan, the CIA, and the Cold War Struggle at the International
Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW, WDC 20004. Tickets are at www.spymuseum.org. In the fall of
1982, President Ronald Reagan authorized one of the most successful
intelligence operations during the Cold War, which has important implications
for today’s situation with Russia. Join Seth G. Jones, the Harold Brown Chair
and Director of the Transnational Threats Project at the Center for Strategic
and International Studies, as he reveals the CIA’s operations in Poland which
produced a landmark victory for democracy during the Cold War. For his
new book “A Covert Action,” Jones conducted in-depth interviews and mined
recently declassified evidence to capture the sophisticated intelligence
campaign, code-named QRHELPFUL, which kept the budding Polish liberal
opposition movement alive.
32] – On Wed., Sept. 19 from 12:30 to 2 PM, come to the
Palestine Center 2018 Edward Said Memorial Lecture, at 2425 Virginia Ave. NW,
WDC 20037. Visit www.thejerusalemfund.org.The
Lecture– “Historic Turning Points in the Middle East: The End of the War on
Syria and the Deal of the Century”—will be presented by Dr. Sami J.
AlBanna, RSVP at https://www.thejerusalemfund.org/events/upcoming/2018-edward-said-memorial-lecture-historic-turning-points-in-the-middle-east-the-end-of-the-war-on-syria-and-the-deal-of-the-century. The war on
Syria is ending. Between defeat in Iraq and the loss of its war on Syria, the
US imperial dreams of regime-change, and domination in the region are coming to
end. Iraq and Syria paid the price for these US-led adventures. The ‘Deal of
the Century’ which was formulated as way to end the rights of Palestinian on
Israeli terms, and to create a new power block of Israel, Saudi Arabia, Egypt,
and the Gulf states to confront the emergent Russian-Iranian block, is
progressing but facing rejection from all Palestinian political forces and Arab
countries like Jordan, Egypt, and recently, Saudi Arabia. These two important
transformations are setting the stage for a new era in the struggle for
justice, peace, and equality in the Middle East. In this talk, Dr. Sami AlBanna
will explore avenues of struggle and prospects for justice, equality, and
democracy in the Middle East.
Born
in Baghdad, Iraq, Dr. AlBanna holds a Doctor of Engineering Science degree
(with honors) from Columbia University, New York; a Master of Science in
engineering (with honors) from the University of Rhode Island; and, a Bachelor
of Science in Engineering, Cum Laude, from the Al-Hikma University in Baghdad,
Iraq. See https://www.facebook.com/events/1136267589869791/.
33] – On
Wed., Sept. 19 at 4:15 PM, checkout the film “The War Around Us,” as part of
the Israel/Palestine Film Series at The Lang Performing Arts Center
Cinema, Swarthmore College. Visit https://blogs.swarthmore.edu/academics/pcs/2018/08/27/ip-film-series-f2018/.
34] – On Wed., Sept. 19 and Thurs., Sept. 20 at
5:30 PM and continuing until November 5, do phone banking with Team O!, hosted
by Johnny Olszewski for Baltimore County Executive, 4050 North Point
Blvd., Dundalk 21222. Join a people-powered campaign to build a better
Baltimore County! Contact Team O's Brad at 410-371-9731 or at brad@gojohnnyo.com. Look at https://www.facebook.com/pg/JohnOlszewskiJr/events/.
35] – On Wed., Sept. 19 from 7 to 8 PM, participate in
Foreign & Domestic: A Policy Book Club - The Populist Explosion, hosted
by Solid State Books, 600 H St. NE, WDC 20002. Hear from policy enthusiast
Chris Watson for a discussion of “The Populist Explosion: How the Great
Recession Transformed American and European Politics” by John B. Judis.
In the United States, two populist candidates - Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump
- have taken on their party's establishment. Something similar has been going
on in Europe for over a decade. How did the Great Recession help reawaken such
a disparate but powerful framework of political appeal on both sides of the
Atlantic?
John
B. Judis, one of America's most respected political analysts, tells us why we
need to understand the populist movement that began in the United States in the
1890s and whose politics have recurred on both sides of the Atlantic ever
since. The Populist Explosion is essential reading for anyone hoping to grasp a
global political system that is only just beginning what will be a long-running
and highly consequential readjustment. The book is 10% off through August
and September. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/2312315548784852/.
36] – On Wed., Sept. 19
at 8 PM ET, join a national webinar on how to protect the Arctic Refuge from
drilling. Late in 2017, Trump and Interior Secretary Zinke opened the Arctic
Refuge to oil leasing. Now, they're rushing to drill in the Refuge before a new
administration can reverse their deeply unpopular decision -- and the next few
months are crucial. To keep oil rigs out of the Arctic, keep pressure on Zinke,
the oil companies eyeing the Refuge, and the banks funding these projects. The
webinar will feature in-depth information from organizers in Alaska, along with
a presentation from Bernadette Demientieff of the Gwich’in Steering
Committee. Contact Alli Harvey at alli.harvey@sierraclub.org. RSVP at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nByfbYEFQOC7xBw2vWSvqg.
37] – On Thurs.,
Sept. 20 from noon to 1:30 PM, Chun Yungwoo, Korean Peninsula Future Forum;
Laura Rosenberger, Alliance for Securing Democracy, Kathleen Stephens, Korea
Economic Institute of America; will discuss "Developing Negotiating
Strategies for Dealing with North Korea" at the Korea Economic Institute,
1800 K St. NW, WDC. RSVP at http://keia.org/webform/rsvp-event.
38] – On Thurs., Sept. 20 from 4 to 5 PM, hosted
by Food Rescue Baltimore, every Thursday until Feb. 7, 2019 at the
Dovecote Café, 2501 Madison Ave., Baltimore 21217. Bring a bag, bring a
friend, and take delicious, nutritious, free rescued food. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/178973439543642/.
39] – On Thurs., Sept. 20 from 6 to 8 PM, attend a SNTL
Lecture: Baltimore's History of Redlining and Vacancies, hosted by Station
North Tool Library, 417 E Oliver St., Baltimore 21202. Tickets are at www.stationnorthtoollibrary.org. This event is
free, but consider making a $10 donation to support this & future
events! RSVP at vacants.toollibrary.org.
How
long has Baltimore had a problem with vacant houses? It may be longer than you
think. The history of abandoned and vacant buildings in Baltimore is not only a
story about people losing their jobs and moving away after World War II.
Eli
Pousson, a historian and preservationist at Baltimore Heritage, shares the
surprising and frustrating century-long history of how sprawling development
and racism have combined to create the vacant housing problem Baltimore—and
continue to shape what we are doing about vacant houses today. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/284968035665078/.
40] – Take Action
Anne Arundel County is meeting on Thurs., Sept. 20 at 7 PM at the Edgewater
Community Library. Its first action is focused on Funding
Education. The Education Lockbox Amendment is on the November 6 ballot.
Voters will be deciding whether the state constitution is
amended to require the state to use casino revenue
to supplement the education budget. Volunteers are needed to help get
the word out to registered voters.
Anne
Arundel County is moving to an elected school board for the first
time. Take Action Anne Arundel County plans to have Candidate Forums
for Board of Education candidates in County Districts 4, 5 and 7. There
is a need for a Canvass Captain, canvass hosts, canvassers and phone bankers.
RSVP here https://www.facebook.com/events/1145275368956843/.
41] – On Thurs., Sept. 20 from 7:30 to 10:30 PM, Vigil for
Puerto Rico in Baltimore, hosted by CASA at the Bilingual Christian Church
of Baltimore: 6000 Erdman Ave,, Baltimore 21205. CASA and Bilingual Christian
Church of Baltimore members will participate in a Vigil and Press conference to
commemorate the anniversary of Hurricane Maria. Family members of affected
members will be present; and the Bilingual Christian church will make an
announcement regarding the trip to Puerto Rico with Pastor Nunez set for Oct.
1, 2018. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1948723238764332/.
42] – Join in for
an intersectional discussion about Women’s Rights in the Age of Gender
Inequity, MeToo, and Trump on CONSTITUTION DAY, Thurs., Sept. 20 at 7 PM at
Maryland Institute College of Art, Falvey Hall, Brown Center, 1301 West Mount
Royal Ave., Baltimore 21217. Speakers are Mónica Ramírez, activist,
leader and lawyer working to overcome gender-based violence, particularly on
behalf of Latinas and farmworkers; Kalima Young, lecturer at Towson University
and Ph.D. candidate in American Studies at University of Maryland College Park,
whose work explores the impact of race and gender-based trauma; and Carolee
Scheeman, artist whose work explores gender, sexuality, and the human body. Dr.
Sheri Parks, vice president of strategic initiatives at MICA, and professor of
American Studies, will be the moderator. RSVP
43] – Come to the Sierra Club Greater Baltimore
Group Executive Committee Meeting on Thurs., Sept. 20 at 7 to 9 PM at the
Sierra Club, Baltimore Office, 3000 Chestnut Ave., Suite #202, Baltimore. Join
this creative, grassroots process that requires input and participation from
members. RSVP at https://campfire.sierraclub.org/campfire/. Contact campfire.community@sierraclub.org.
44] – On Thurs., Sept. 20 from 8 to 10 PM, Boricuas Remember,
hosted by Power4PuertoRico and Latino Victory at the White
House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., WDC 20500. Hurricane Maria survivors,
along with advocates and allies, will be staging mass vigils across the country
to mourn the victims of Hurricane Maria and demand justice for Puerto Rico.
Protest the Trump administration’s callous indifference to Puerto Rican
suffering, calling for accountability from members of Congress, and urge our
supporters to remember how elected officials treated us like second-class
citizens when they vote in November. See https://www.facebook.com/events/874317929424960/.
45] – On Thurs., Sept. 20 and Fri., Sept. 21, see Putin On
Ice (that isn't the real title of this show), by Lola B. Pierson, directed
by Yury Urnov and co-produced by The Acme Corporation and Single
Carrot Theatre, 2600 N. Howard St., Suite 1200, Baltimore 21218. There
are 16 dates through Oct. 7. Performances from Thursdays through Saturdays are at 8 PM, and on Sundays at 3
PM, Tickets are at singlecarrot.com.
Everything that happens on
stage is a lie. This spectacle is a fantastical new portrait of Vladimir Putin.
This ostentatious piece blends counterfeit ancient texts, falsified scientific
data, and manipulated video evidence to create something entirely new and
thrillingly strange. Putin is elevated from man to myth, stretching through
time to become more deity than dictator. You are free to leave at any time.
Pay-What-You-Can Previews are September 12 and 13. A limited number of
$10 tickets will be available for purchase at the door on the day of the
performance. The box office opens one hour before the show, at which point
these tickets will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. See https://www.facebook.com/events/315083085719600/.
To be
continued.
Donations
can be sent to the Baltimore Nonviolence Center, 325 E. 25th St., Baltimore, MD
21218. 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
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