Baltimore Activist Alert – March 1 – 2, 2020

Baltimore Activist Alert – March 1 – 2, 2020

"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 BNC, 325 East 25th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218.  Max Obuszewski 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] Get involved with NCNR   

4] Becoming Jane Exhibition – through Summer 2020

5] The Ethics of the Overwhelmed -- Mar. 1

6] World Peace Meditation Class -- Mar. 1

7] National Adoption Weekend – Mar. 1

8] Canvass with DSA for District 12 City Council & Bernie – Mar. 1

9] Protest AIPAC – Mar. 1

10] Palestine Lives On!  – Mar. 1

11] The Moment Was Now -- Mar. 1, 6, 7 & 8

12] Montgomery County DSA meeting – Mar. 1

13] Refuse Fascism Fundraiser – Mar. 1

14] Thoughts and Prayers – Mar. 1

15] Dine and Earth Day – Mar. 1

16] Labor Night in Annapolis – Mar. 1

17] “Politics is for Power” – Mar. 1

18] Pentagon Peace Vigil – Mar. 1

19] Dissent is a Patriotic Protest -- Mar. 2

20] Support HJ10, the Democracy Amendment Resolution– Mar. 2

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1] – Buttons, bumperstickers 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] – THE ORGANIZING LIST will be the primary decision-making mechanism of the National Campaign of Nonviolent Resistance [NCNR].  It will be augmented by conference calls and possibly in-person meetings as needed.  It will consist of 1 or 2 representatives from each local, regional, or national organization (not coalitions) that wishes to actively work to carry out the NCNR campaign of facilitating and organizing nonviolent resistance to U.S. wars.

To join the ORGANIZING List, please send your name, group affiliation, city and email address to mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net.  Different local chapters of a national organization are encouraged to subscribe.  

4] – On Sun., Mar. 1 from 10 AM to 6 PM and continuing, check out the Becoming Jane Exhibition, hosted by the Jane Goodall Institute at the National Geographic Museum, 1145 17th St. NW, WDC 20036.  Tickets are at www.nationalgeographic.org. The exhibition will continue through Summer 2020. Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace, braved the unknown to give the world a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living relatives: chimpanzees. In this hands-on, transportive multimedia exhibition celebrating her extraordinary life and work, you’ll explore Dr. Goodall’s early years through iconic images and a multiscreen experience and venture on a 3D exploration of Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park where she did her famous behavioral research on chimps. You’ll also see a life-size hologram of Dr. Goodall, enter a replica of her research tent, and learn about her current role as a leader in community-centered conservation and youth empowerment. Before you leave, you will find out what you can do today to make a positive impact in the world. 

The museum is open 7 days a week from 10 AM to 6 PM (last ticket sold at 5 PM daily.) Groups of 20 or more receive discounted museum admission. Contact groupsales@ngs.org to book your group visit today. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/977953615906486/.

5] - Usually, the Baltimore Ethical Society, 2521 St. Paul St., Baltimore 21218, meets on Sundays, and generally there is a speaker and discussion at 10:30 AM.  On Sun., Mar. 1, the theme is “The Ethics of the Overwhelmed (Trump makes me tired, how about you?)” It is hard to care about government ethics these days. Which news stories should we care about and which ones are simply designed to get us all riled up? Is democracy over? Is it too late to care? Does it even matter if I do care? Maybe I should focus on my mental health instead. Cheryl Embree is not a licensed mental health care provider. Her talk, though, is about working as an ethics attorney at four different government agencies- HUD, FTC, USDA, & HHS. She will include hopeful ideas for future government reforms. Embree graduated from law school in 2007 and moved to Washington, D.C. with big hopes and dreams and a car full of all her earthly possessions. She began working as a government ethics attorney during the final months of the George W. Bush administration. Call 410-581-2322 or email ask@bmorethical.org. 

6] – On Sun., Mar. 1 from 10:30 to 11:45 AM, join a World Peace Meditation Class, hosted by the World Peace Cafe Baltimore at the Kadampa Meditation Center-Maryland, 900 E. Northern Parkway, Baltimore 21212. Prayers are neither small nor passive actions. Rather, they are a force for change in our shared world. Bring peace to the world through the action of meditating together and dedicating prayers for world peace. The morning includes a guided meditation, talk on Buddhism applied to daily life & a traditional chanted prayer in English. Everyone is welcome – you do not need to be a Buddhist to attend– just drop in!

Following the prayers, everyone is welcome to come to the World Peace Cafe for brunch which always includes pancakes with toppings, and various other delicious foods such as soup, sandwiches, salad, desserts, coffee and teas.  The suggested donation is $5- to $10/adult & $2/child.  Brunch is $6to $8 (less for kids portion). See https://www.facebook.com/events/3084164601626024/?event_time_id=3084164651626019.

7] - On Sun., Mar. 1 from 11 AM to 4 PM, join a PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend, hosted by MAS Rescue at 1559 Merritt Blvd., Dundalk. Come meet Furry Friends for adoption. Play, cuddle, and get a sniff the puppy breathe!! Then share your interest in adopting a new furry friend. NO adoptions will occur during this event, unless pre-approved. It's a showcase event, come for a "Meet & Greet." Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/594823268025043/.

8] – On Sun., Mar. 1 from 11 AM to 3 PM, get with the Democratic Socialists of America City Council Canvass for District 12!  Meet at Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse, 1225 Cathedral St., Baltimore 21201.  The canvass is for endorsed District 12 City Council candidate and *chapter-member* Dave Heilker, and for endorsed presidential candidate Bernie Sanders!

Get a brief training prior to the canvass, use the buddy system, and take super great DSA-designed literature.  Bundle up! If you have a DSA t-shirt, it'd be a good idea to wear. Get some stickers and maybe some buttons, but if you have something red, please wear. And don't forget to bring water and wear comfy shoes!  Email electoral@baltimoredsa.org if you have any questions!  See https://www.facebook.com/events/183671702899592/.

9] - On Sun., Mar. 1 from noon to 3 PM, join a Caravan to an Al-Awda Rally to Support Palestine & Protest AIPAC, hosted by Youth Against War and Racism, 2011 N. Charles St., Baltimore 21218-5927. Catch a ride or help caravan to D.C. for Al-Awda, The Palestine Right to Return Coalition National Rally to Support Palestine & Protest AIPAC. LEAVE AT 10 AM FROM 2011 N. CHARLES ST., BALTIMORE. RALLY AT noon IN FRONT OF THE WHITE HOUSE.  AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee), the powerful Zionist group that lobbies for funding for Israel, is having their annual National Conference.

Look at #SupportPalestineInDC2020 or https://www.facebook.com/events/532449590709020/.

10] – On Sun., Mar. 1 from noon to 3 PM, catch Palestine Lives On!  This is hosted by PaliProtest – DMV Area at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW, WDC 20001. With the Steal of the Century in the news, the slandering of Pro-Palestinian congress people becoming more commonplace and the increase of pressure on Palestinian human rights activists, Palestinians in the DMV need to come together! All people sympathetic to the Palestinian cause, attend the rally to tell AIPAC loud and clear that We're Still Here! See https://www.facebook.com/events/2577440632579189/.

11] –  The Moment Was Now is a  historical musical taking place at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 818 Cathedral St., Baltimore.  There are four shows – Sun., Mar. 1 at 1:30 PM, Fri., Mar. 6 at 8 PM, Sat., Mar. 7 at 8 PM and Sun., Mar. 8 at 3:30 PM.  The show is set in post-Civil War Baltimore in 1869; a year before African-American males were given the right to vote. Playwright and retired labor organizer Gene Bruskin says, “The play reveals the impassioned search for unity” by now-legendary Americans committed to equality, including Anthony, the black feminist Frances Harper, the immortal Frederick Douglass, and his partner in the black labor movement, Isaac Meyers. The question of who should receive equality under the law—and more vexingly, when—creates the conflict (argued in full-throated song) at a meeting convened by Douglass.

   In perhaps her most powerful line in the play, Anthony tells Frances Harper: “I will cut my right arm off to stop the Negro male from getting the ballot” before women. They did and she did not, and the struggle continued until women got the vote in 1920, roughly a decade- and-a-half after Anthony’s death. Conceived and Created by Gene Bruskin In collaboration with Daryl! LC Moch, Director, Glenn Pearson, Musical Director, and Chester Burke, Jr., Assistant Musical Director. For information on special arrangements for students and children and for discount group ticket sales, contact themomentwasnow@gmail.com.

12] – On Sun., Mar. 1 from 2 to 4 PM, attend a Montgomery County Democratic Socialist of America meeting in the Main Meeting Room, 3rd Floor, Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Ave., Silver Spring. Discuss Bernie electoral work, international updates and more.  Afterwards, adjourn to a local restaurant for a social hour. Visit https://www.meetup.com/mdcdsa/events/265880393/.

13] - On Sun., Mar. 1 from 4 to 6 PM, join a Refuse Fascism Fundraiser, hosted by Alan Barysh, Author-Poet, at Gallery 207, 207 E. North Ave., Baltimore 21202-5909. Join Alan Barysh, A.J. Hayys and others for a benefit to raise money for Refuse Fascism and its efforts to mount a mass nonviolent effort to drive Trump and Co. out of office. An admission fee of five dollars or more will be requested. All funds go to Refuse Fascism.  Books and compact discs will be on sale. For more info call 443-239-5325.  Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/491204584877747/.

14] – For Thoughts and Prayers, UMBC’s Wind Ensemble teams up with The Sounding Board, Baltimore Symphony’s OrchKids students, singer-songwriter Diana Lawrence, Emmy-nominated composer and violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain, and other special guests to present an interactive musical event exploring the issue of gun violence. Music, multimedia, and spoken-word serve as catalysts for an interactive discussion with performers and audience members facilitated by Kimberly Moffitt, associate professor and director of the Language, Literacy & Cultural doctoral program and affiliate associate professor of Africana Studies at UMBC. This is a FREE EVENT and open to the public on Sun., Mar. 1 at 5:30 PM. 

  UMBC is located about 10 minutes south of the Inner Harbor along I-95. For this event, free visitor parking is available in Lot 8, directly adjacent to the Performing Arts and Humanities Building, where the entrance to the Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall is located on the second floor. See https://artscalendar.umbc.edu/thoughts-prayers/.

15] – On Sun., Mar. 1 from 6 to 8:30 PM, check out Dine and Earth Day - Veg Fest meeting, hosted by DineKind Harford Healthy Living at the Bamboo Garden, 225-B Brier Hill Drive, Bel Air 21015. Eat dinner and discuss ideas for the very first veg fest in Harford County as part of the Earth Day festival on April 25. Come join us to eat and talk. Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/205342074001387/.

16] -  On Mon., Mar. 2 from 6 to 9 PM, come to Labor Night in Annapolis, hosted by the Steamfitters UA Local 602 on Calvert St., Annapolis 21401. The annual lobby night in Annapolis provides a great opportunity for union members and elected officials to work on the issues facing working people. All members of your local are welcome! Be sure to wear your union jackets, shirts and hats. Check out https://www.facebook.com/events/514181349288809/.

17] – On Sun., Mar. 1 from 6 to 9 PM, hear from Eitan Hersh discussing his book “Politics is for Power,” hosted by Solid State Books, 600 H Street NE, WDC 20002.  Who is to blame for our broken politics? The uncomfortable answer to this question starts with ordinary citizens with good intentions. We vote (sometimes) and occasionally sign a petition or attend a rally. But we mainly “engage” by consuming politics as if it’s a sport or a hobby. We soak in daily political gossip and eat up statistics about who’s up and who’s down. We tweet and post and share. We crave outrage. The hours we spend on politics are used mainly as pastime.  Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/3380981101974859/.

18] – 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 Mar. 2, 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 begin at 8 AM.  No cameras are allowed on Pentagon grounds. Restrooms are located inside Marriott Residence Inn on corner of S. Fern and Army Navy Dr.  

19] – On Mon., Mar. 2 from 1 to  3 PM, join a rally Dissent is a Patriotic Protest: Support Sotomayor and Ginsburg, hosted by Demand Justice at the Supreme Court, 1 1st St. NE, WDC 20002.  Donald Trump is attacking Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg -- Tweeting out attacks on their credibility and saying they shouldn't be able to rule on issues he's involved in. Trump's angry because he thinks the Supreme Court should work for him, not the people, but Justices Sotomayor and Ginsburg have stood up to his abuse of power and warned about the Court's startling pro-Trump bias.  This year, the Supreme Court will decide the future of everything from DACA to the Atlantic pipeline, from gun violence prevention to the future of the CFPB. Check out https://www.facebook.com/events/286012595709918/.

20] – On Mon., Mar. 2 from 2 to 5 PM, come to a House Rules Committee Hearing, hosted by Get Money Out - Maryland, Inc. at 90 State Circle, Annapolis 21401-1914.  The hearing is in the Joint Hearing Room on the first floor of the Department of Legislative Services Building. The House of Delegates' Rules and Executive Nominations Committee will hear testimony on legislation including HJ10, the Democracy Amendment Resolution. See https://www.facebook.com/events/130495761590679/.

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