Baltimore Activist Alert -- July 27 - 28, 2020

17] Help Deliver Eviction Notices – July 27

18] Free the Families – July 27

19] Make calls for the Census – July 27

20] Resist the US-Duterte Virus – July 27

21] Food Truck Monday – July 27

22] Virtual Meeting of the Baltimore City Council – July 27

23] Defund DC Police Webinar – July 27

24] John Lewis to Lie in State – July 27 - 28

25] “No Warming, No War” webinar – July 27

26] Windivisible 2020 Livestream – July 27

27] Our Revolution Weekly Organizing Call – July 27

28] Get Money Out – Maryland call – July 27

29] No Way to Treat a Child -- July 28

30] Regulatory Rollbacks: Undermining Bay Restoration – July 28

31] Outside Bread for the Journey Soup Kitchen – July 28

32] "Let Them Eat Tweets" – July 28

33] Vigil against JHU drone research – July 28

34] Local Leadership and Decolonizing Recovery – July 28

35] Slave Museum & African Art Gallery -- July 28

36] Nuclear Weapons – The Threat & What We Can Do – July 28

37] Honoring Cuba’s Achievements – July 28

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17] – On Mon., July 27 from 11 AM to 1 PM, Help Deliver Eviction Notices to McConnell, McCarthy, Schumer and Pelosi, hosted by the Movement for a People's Party starting in Spirit of Justice Park, across from Longworth House Office Building.  Then deliver the demands to Congressional Leadership to make this last stimulus bill a #PeoplesStimulus and let them know that if they don't pass these demands they will face eviction. Also visit the squad and ask them to refuse to support the bailout bill unless it includes the People's Stimulus demands. RSVP to the Action Network event here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/peoples-stimulus-demands-delivery-to-congressional-leadership. Check out https://www.facebook.com/events/737434840324391/.

18] – On Mon., July 27 from noon to 1 PM, get over to the #FreeTheFamilies Rally at ICE Headquarters, hosted by the Interfaith Immigration Coalition at 500 H St. SW, WDC 20024-2726.  On July 17, faith groups and activists rallied outside of ICE's headquarters to deliver over a quarter of a million signatures demanding that ICE release all the families in its custody. Representatives from ICE refused to accept the signatures.  Join in the second attempt to deliver the signatures and to keep the pressure on ICE to release all families in detention. Experts worry that ICE will separate children from their parents under the pretext of cooperating with a judicial order, so concerned citizens must demand that ICE #FreeTheFamilies together.  Wear masks and keep six-feet of distance.  An alternative to standing out front of the building is to participate from your car by driving by ICE headquarters. Sign up at https://bit.ly/ICErally.  Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1892381307552742/.

19] – The AOC Organizing Squad [mailto:info@ocasiocortez.com] is concerned about how an undercount in the census affects almost every aspect of the community. Funding for roads, schools, social services, emergency response, and more are influenced by the census count.  ‌Team AOC is hosting a series of census contact phone banks to ask people to fill out the census and recruit volunteers for these efforts. Will you dedicate just a few hours to help prevent an undercount? Make calls on Mon, July 27 through Fri., July 31 from noon to 2:30 PM EDT.  Visit https://www.mobilize.us/ocasiocortez/event/292242/?akid=1189.751982.T78PPw&rd=1&source=em20200724-1189&t=3&utm_source=em20200724-1189.

20] –  On Mon., July 27 from 2 to 7 PM, Resist the US-Duterte Virus, Fight State Terrorism at Howard University Hospital, WDC.  This is part of a People's State of the Nation Address (PSONA). Then march or get in a Car Caravan to the Philippine Embassy. Remember the life of Noel Sinkiat, one of the first Filipino nurses in the U.S. whose life was taken away by COVID-19. Highlight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Filipino communities in the US and in the Philippines, and continue a collective solidarity with essential workers and all frontline workers who continue to serve the people.

On July 27, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will be giving the Philippines State of the Nation Address. The administration will report on the "successes" of the country, however, the Filipino people are losing trust in the Duterte administration as ongoing oppression, human rights violations, are increasing while repressive state violence is being enforced, even during the time of a global pandemic.  Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/334608177555728.

21] – On Mon., July 27 from 5 to 8 PM, get with Food Truck Monday at Mt. Zion Church, 1643 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air 21015. Mt. Zion Church is hosting Food Truck Mondays! Each week, through October 26, a few different local food trucks will be featured. Proceeds will benefit Children of Zion Village in Namibia. Food truck lineups will be posted weekly! Each event will be held rain or shine. Skip cooking and come have dinner with us to support a great cause. https://www.facebook.com/events/626485358235756/?event_time_id=626485391569086.

22] – On Mon., July 27 from 5 to 7:30 PM, attend a Virtual Meeting of the Baltimore City Council, hosted by Council President Brandon M. Scott. You can watch the meeting online at charmtvbaltimore.com/watch-live or on CharmTV (Channel 25/1085HD). Information and an agenda for the City Council meeting can be found here: https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=796654&GUID=1481873A-1E05-42AC-B48A-0D6DFE7186E2&Options=&Search=.  Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1301615030178858/.

23] – On Mon., July 27 from 6 to 8 PM, get with the Defund DC Police Webinar: What's Next? This is hosted by Black Lives Matter DC.  See us02web.zoom.us.  Refund all Black communities. Focus on https://www.facebook.com/events/336099807794741/.

24] – On Mon., July 27 from 6 to 10 PM, John Lewis to Lie in State at the U.S. Capitol, hosted by Washington DC History & Culture. This non-profit/non-partisan community organization is providing this information as a public service. Look over https://www.facebook.com/DCHistoryAndCulture/.  The following press release is via the United States Capitol Police: https://www.aoc.gov/about-us/news-notices/congressman-john-lewis-lie-state-us-capitol-rotunda.

  The late Congressman John R. Lewis will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28, 2020. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman Lewis will lie in state at the top of the East Front Steps of the U.S. Capitol Building to allow for public viewing outdoors.  It is recommended that members of the public pay their respects virtually. Virtual tributes may be posted online using the hashtags #BelovedCommunity or #HumanDignity. Those choosing to attend the public viewing are advised to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Social distancing will be strictly enforced in the public lines, and the wearing of face coverings/masks will be required to enter the lines and participate in the public viewing.

   Following an invitation-only arrival ceremony to include Congressman Lewis' family and Members of Congress, the public viewing line will begin its procession to and across the East Front Plaza beginning at approximately 6 until 10 PM on Monday, July 27. On Tuesday, July 28, the public may pay their respects from 8 AM until 10 PM. The viewing public, including those with special needs, may begin queuing at the corner of First and East Capitol Streets, NE, beginning the afternoon of Monday, July 27. Individuals wishing to pay their respects should be prepared for any forecasted weather conditions as they will be outside throughout the duration of their visit. With temperatures predicted to be in the 90s and severe thunderstorms possible, visitors are advised to bring water and umbrellas, and to wear lightweight clothing, sunhats, and take other precautions as warranted.  Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/513444946101545/.

25] – This time last month, temperatures in the Arctic soared above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for the first time in recorded history. Not long after, new data revealed that the 12-month period ending in June tied for the warmest year in history. With each shattered record, the urgency of robust climate action becomes more and more shockingly clear.  The scientific consensus tells us we have 10 years to transform our fossil-fueled, extractive economy. At this critical moment, it’s clear that we need an unprecedented level of global cooperation and resource sharing to adequately address the climate crisis. In order to do so, we’ll need to massively invest in things that support people and the planet. We’ll also need to divest from institutions that kill, oppress, and exploit across the globe.

  The Pentagon monopolizes the funding we need to meaningfully address the climate crisis. In 2020, military spending accounted for 54% of all federal discretionary spending, a total of $756 billion. By comparison, the federal discretionary budget in 2020 included only $2.7 billion for energy efficiency and renewable energy. The military budget was 272 times larger than the federal budget for energy efficiency and renewable energy.  To learn more about the many links between militarism and the climate crisis, join in on Mon., July 27 at 8 PM ET for a “No Warming, No War” webinar:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SYzv3ArFQB2zVvv6agVzzA?emci=10806620-e1cd-ea11-9b05-00155d03bda0&emdi=35d68029-e9cd-ea11-9b05-00155d03bda0&ceid=4192461.

26] – The Indivisible Team is launching a Windivisible 2020 Livestream on Mon., July 27 at 8 PM.  This is just the start of general election work. Keep the House, take back the Senate, and win the White House. There is phone banking, text banking, trainings, and more. You’ll get to hear from Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin, co-executive directors of Indivisible, and Indivisible leaders to get pumped up about everything planned to finally kick Trump and his cronies out of office in November. Look at https://act.indivisible.org/signup/072720Indivisible-Live-Windivisible-Launch/?source=email_20200725link1&utm_source=email&utm_medium=link1&t=5&akid=62760%2E839288%2E1XGAgr.

27] – Don’t miss Our Revolution Weekly Organizing Call every Monday night at 8:30 PM ET for the national network of leaders and activists. Each call features interviews with the next generation of progressive champions! Sign up at https://www.facebook.com/events/806447073112122/?event_time_id=806447079778788.

28] – Join the Get Money Out of Maryland Teleconference on Mon., July 27 from 8:30 to 9:30 PM.  There are two ways to join the conference: Dial 1 929 205 6099, and then use meeting ID: 512 862 260. Or Click on your device if you have downloaded the app from Zoom. The focus will be on organizational sign-ups, public relations, and logistics for lobbying in Annapolis.

29] – Join the #nowaytotreatachild campaign team for a webinar on Tues., July 28 at noon ET.  Share updates on global advocacy to end Israeli military detention of Palestinian children, including renewed efforts in Canada and the United Kingdom. You can also expect a crash course in how the United Nations system interacts with human rights work. Efforts have been made in Congress to advance Palestinian rights. The main success in the current congressional session has been supporting Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN) to introduce H.R. 2407, the "Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living under Israeli Military Occupation Act." The bill prohibits U.S. taxpayer funding for the military detention of children in any country, including Israel. Sign up at https://nwttac.dci-palestine.org/nwttac_webinar_20200728?utm_campaign=july_webinar_invitation&utm_medium=email&utm_source=dcipalestine.

30] – On Tues., July 28 from noon to 1 PM, check out the Regulatory Rollbacks: Undermining Bay Restoration, hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.  See https://secure.cbf.org/site/Calendar/487998889?view=Detail&id=103083. Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Federal Office for a discussion of environmental rollbacks and how they affect the Bay and communities within the watershed. Cover the basics of relevant clean air and water regulations, the importance of achieving the goals of the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint, and what rollbacks could mean for achieving Bay restoration goals by 2025. See https://www.facebook.com/events/704148296816987/.

31] – On Tues., July 28 from  1:30 to 2 PM, check out Outside Bread for the Journey Soup Kitchen individual lunches given out by Amazing Grace Lutheran Church in Baltimore.  This Tuesday soup kitchen will until Dec. 1. The church is at 2424 McElderry St., Baltimore 21205.  Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/602052220539690/?event_time_id=602052307206348.

32] – The Century Foundation Events [mailto:events@tcf.org] is holding a discussion of "Let Them Eat Tweets," Populism, and Plutocracy" on Tues., July 28 at 5 PM ET. To a renowned pair of political scientists, Trump’s victory in 2016 with voters in the Heartland who had been hurt most by conservative economic policies wasn’t an anomaly, but rather an affirmation of the GOP’s decades-long strategy to use incendiary identity politics to distract from policies that cater to corporate interests. In their new book, Paul Pierson and TCF trustee Jacob Hacker reveal how an unlikely—yet effective—alliance between populism and plutocracy has undermined democracy as we know it. The authors join Melissa Harris-Perry and Sarah Audelo to discuss the perils of a party no longer beholden to voters; the ways in which President Trump peddles “plutocratic populism,” especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic; and how progressives can counter the GOP’s successful strategy in 2020. Look at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-the-gop-traffics-in-plutocratic-populism-tickets-113915686886?aff=odeimcmailchimp&mc_cid=e80604c744&mc_eid=0f57b5a0fa.

33] – There is a Vigil to say "No Drone Research at JHU" at 33rd and N. Charles Sts. on Tuesdays from 5 to 6 PM. Contact Max at mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net or 410-323-1607.  You may consider contacting President Ron Daniels and telling him that the university should reject all military contracts, including those for killer drone and nuclear weapons research.  The president’s mailing address is Office of the President, 242 Garland Hall, The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Maryland 21218.  You can also reach his office by Phone: (410) 516-8068, Fax: (410) 516-6097 or email: president@jhu.edu.

34] – Today, our country is at an inflection point. At Oxfam, the group is coming together to uncover the systems of oppression that permeate our world and reflect on the racist and colonialist roots of humanitarian response.  In order to achieve this, recognize that we must challenge and transform ourselves, redefining and deepening our partnerships, and learning to more effectively support local humanitarian actors and leaders. Hear about a vision of a globally equitable recovery from COVID-19 –one that centers the needs, skills, and capacities on partners. Tune in to Local Leadership and Decolonizing Recovery, live on Tues., July 28 at 5:30 PM ET. You'll be in conversation with Oxfam staff Janice Ian C. Manlutac, local humanitarian leadership advisor, and Fatema Sumar, vice president of global programs. Provide specific questions or topics you'd like to see covered when you register: https://oxfam.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xzUhr8H4R6miSpgWxRcw1g?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=91937832&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Wv7hmXvlBmI5RhI9DzBrwDF2MWs3ogYWUihgYbvRuBTWzt-TOtlOmDYMBZkg8PTEdG9DQgD7WgSUoswWJMxerGRP6XzPgjrmE0j4TErAfotxwwbU&utm_content=91937832&utm_source=hs_email.

35] – On Tues., July 28 at 6 PM, check out "The Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery."  There is more info at https://montgomeryhistory.org/mhconnected/watch/.  Stay connected from home with “History Conversations,” weekly virtual lectures from our talented corps of speakers covering a wide variety of local history topics. Each lecture is livestreamed via Zoom and then posted to the website for a week. Join Natalie Williams, historian at the Sandy Spring Slave Museum and African Art Gallery, as she shares information about this little known treasure here in Montgomery County. Visit https://montgomeryhistory.org/mhconnected/watch/ for the link to register for the Zoom session. Please note that the Zoom sessions are limited to 100 participants, so if you want to ensure your spot make sure to register in advance! If you have further questions about accessing the conversation via Zoom, please contact Matt Gagle, Director of Programs, at MGagle@MontgomeryHistory.org.

36] – On Tues., July 28 at 7 PM ET, tune into an online event Nuclear Weapons – The Threat & What We Can Do.  Check out https://masspeaceaction.org/event/nuclear-weapons-the-threat-what-we-can-do/?emci=0e9112ec-3bcc-ea11-9b05-00155d03bda0&emdi=cd159757-fdcc-ea11-9b05-00155d03bda0&ceid=269591.  Zoom in with Elaine Scarry and Dr. Ira Helfand and discuss the threats and issues around nuclear weapons and what we can do to mitigate those threats. From No First Use to the billions being spent on modernization, there is plenty to do in advocating for changes.

37] – Honoring Cuba’s Achievements: Ending the Blockade/Saving Lives is happening on Tues., July 28 from 7 to 8:30 PM.  This is a Pastors for Peace Online Meeting Featuring Cheryl Labash, Dr. Emily Brown, Merri Ansara and moderated by Lee Schlenker. Sign up at http://masspeaceaction.org/event/honoring-cubas-achievements-ending-the-blockade-saving-lives/?emci=d9e2e0a0-a6ca-ea11-9b05-00155d03bda0&emdi=0b557295-c3ca-ea11-9b05-00155d03bda0&ceid=269591.

To be continued.

Donations can be sent to Max Obuszewski, Baltimore Nonviolence Center, 431 Notre Dame Lane, Baltimore, MD 21212.  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