Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Baltimore Activist Alert -- June 16 - 17, 2021

32] Jumpstart negotiations with North Korea – June 16

33] Support of the American Jobs Plan – June 16

34] Women in Nicaragua June 16

35] Coffee and a Column – June 16

36] Meet Palestinians in Silwan through Eyewitness Palestine -- June 16

37] World Refugee Day - June 16

38] Israeli Lobby – June 16

39] DSA meeting – June 16

40] Celebration of Juneteenth -- June 16

41] Electoral Strategy Update Zoom -- June 16

42] Learn the latest about misinformation -- June 16

43] Student Loan Help Clinic June 16

44] Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation June 16

45] Honest Conversations on Racism June 16

46] Solidarity versus Blockade – June 17

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32] – On Wed., June 16 at 9 AM, get online for Nurturing Negotiations: How to Jumpstart and Sustain Diplomacy with North Korea. Following the conclusion of the Biden administration’s North Korea policy review and the U.S.-ROK Summit between Presidents Joe Biden and Moon Jae-in, it is clear that both Washington and Seoul are looking for pragmatic diplomatic solutions to address the challenges presented by North Korea. The details of the Biden administration’s “calibrated and practical approach” remain closely held. However, any diplomatic strategy will have to overcome the challenges of a fraught history of negotiations with North Korea; the ongoing pandemic and Pyongyang’s response to it; and ongoing tensions in the U.S.-China relationship. What can the U.S. and South Korea do to jumpstart and sustain the kind of diplomacy and engagement outlined by Biden and Moon and how might regional and nongovernmental actors shape a more conducive diplomatic environment? Join the National Committee on North Korea and the East Asia Foundation for a discussion on the challenges and opportunities in implementing a diplomacy-forward policy on North Korea, featuring Frank Aum, Eun-jung Lim, Chung-in Moon, and Susan Thornton, with moderation by Katharine Moon.  Sign up at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JB8Ssqe_RlipifjpV_Q0OQ.

33] –Mike Tidwell, CCAN Action Fund [info@ccanactionfund.org] is asking if climate change will destroy your local bakery? Fight back on Wed., June 16 at noon in support of the American Jobs Plan at Third Street SW between Madison Dr. and Jefferson Dr on the National Mall. Republicans are trying to gut Joe Biden’s “American Jobs Plan.” They want to eliminate half the spending outright and cut almost ALL investments in clean energy. Small businesses -- your local restaurants and hardware stores -- could be hurt the most. First, come to Capitol Hill on June 16th for a noon rally in support of the American Jobs Plan. Join 100 small business owners in support of 100% clean energy.  If you are the owner or employee of a small business, sign this letter demanding passage of the Jobs Plan. Or forward the letter to a business owner/employee you know. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/on-capitol-hill-june-16th-join-100-small-business-owners.

34] – Alliance for Global Justice [afgj@afgj.org] wants you involved with an upcoming webinar -- Nicaraguan Women: Transforming Lives, Protecting the Land on Wed., June 16 at 2 PM EST.  It will feature participation from the ATC's Gloria Quintanilla Cooperative. Sign up at https://bit.ly/3v251KO.

35] – Jim Zogby [jzogby@aaiusa.org] would like you to join him on Wed., June 16 from 2 to 2:30 PM ET for Coffee and a Column.  Read the column on Immigrant Heritage Month and the two sides to our nation's history here https://www.aaiusa.org/library/immigration-heritage-month-the-two-sides-of-americas-story?emci=0e6d6420-ffcd-eb11-a7ad-501ac57b8fa7&emdi=31f551d7-00ce-eb11-a7ad-501ac57b8fa7&ceid=389907. Then register here for the discussion https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItd-mrrDouHNw7YpQviCP6qkyIYHWOxAUT?emci=0e6d6420-ffcd-eb11-a7ad-501ac57b8fa7&emdi=31f551d7-00ce-eb11-a7ad-501ac57b8fa7&ceid=389907 to receive the dial-in information for the Zoom call. After you register, you will automatically get the dial-in information for the call.

36] – Friends of Sabeel North America [friends@fosna.org] are inviting you to meet Palestinians in Silwan through Eyewitness Palestine on Wed., June 16 at 2 PM ET. Visit the Neighborhood of Silwan in Occupied East Jerusalem with your guides Sahar Abassi and Zuheir Rajabi.  This is co-sponsored by Madaa Creative Center and Art Forces.  Visit https://secure.everyaction.com/PJNPkea3GEeB7sS4O0QF6A2.

37] – World Refugee Day is a time to Celebrate Refugees’ Impacts in our Communities on Wed., June 16 at 4:30 PM ET. Join HIAS to hear from and celebrate the impact of three former refugees who have become leaders in their fields: author, poet, and former HIAS client Roya Hakakian; mental health and trauma recovery specialist Jihan Daman; and refugee resettlement expert Thakur Mishra. HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield will offer opening remarks. RSVP at https://www.hias.org/events/world-refugee-day-celebrating-refugees-impacts-our-communities?utm_medium=email&utm_source=hias.org&utm_campaign=events&utm_content=Celebrating+refugees+who+have+become+leaders+in+their+fields++12:07:21.

38] – The Israel Lobby and the Growing Movement for a New US Policy Toward the Palestinians will be discussed on Wed., June 16  from 7 to 8 PM EDT online. See http://masspeaceaction.org/event/the-israel-lobby-and-the-growing-movement-for-a-new-us-policy-toward-the-palestinians/?emci=34dcad15-12cd-eb11-a7ad-501ac57b8fa7&emdi=b65a1367-13cd-eb11-a7ad-501ac57b8fa7&ceid=269591.  Philip Weiss is the founder and a frequent contributor to the influential web site Mondoweiss, which has become a go-to source worldwide for news, analysis and opinion about the Middle East and especially the struggle for justice in Palestine-Israel. Now, more than ever, with Palestinians facing Israeli violence in Occupied Jerusalem and under Israeli bombing in Gaza, progressives are pushing for a new US policy that upholds Palestinian rights rather than continue a one-sided tilt toward Israel. Understanding the political terrain in the US and the still massive influence of Israel Lobby organizations and funding – which underpins US funding for the Israeli military to the tune of almost $4 billion a year and provides diplomatic cover for Israeli occupation —  are crucial for achieving the change we need. Phil and MAPA Board member Jeff Klein will have a conversation on how to move ahead and what obstacles we face politically at home.  Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApcu6qqDkjGdN4_bjFASkl7pDjE-33t9Zk.

39] –On Wed., June 16 at 7 PM ET, there is a Prince George’s County Democratic Socialists of America monthly branch meeting. Email info@pgdsa.org for specific details.

40] – Team ECU/LAV Action [info@ecuactionfund.org] hopes you will participate in the Celebration of Juneteenth by Protecting the Freedom to Vote on Wed., June 16 at 7:30 PM ET.  Celebrate with Black Voters Matter, Rep. Lauren Underwood, and Rep. Colin Allred to demand Congress pass the For the People Act to protect the freedom to vote and stop billionaires from buying elections.  Juneteenth is an annual holiday marking the emancipation of the formerly enslaved in the United States. 155 years after the first Juneteenth celebration in Texas, Black Americans are still facing the systemic oppression that has plagued our nation for generations — including the current unprecedented assault on the right to vote in states across the country. Join End Citizens United / Let America Vote Action Fund by going to https://www.mobilize.us/endcitizensunited/event/396040/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ecuaction&utm_content=2+-+Join+us+tomorrow+Wednesday+June+16+to+fi&utm_campaign=20210615_eculav_juneteenth&source=20210615_eculav_juneteenth.

41] – Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America [info@democracyforamerica.com] hopes you will attend on Wed., June 16 at 7:30 PM ET an Electoral Strategy Update Zoom. Yvette Simpson, DFA's CEO, Chris Scott, Chief Political Officer and Nelson Pierce, Grassroots Power Builder, will host an in-depth discussion. DFA is building the campaigns to win in 2022 to protect and expand the majorities in Congress. RSVP at http://act.democracyforamerica.com/sign/Strategy_Zoom/?t=1&refcode=g-ESM_Zoom0615.d-20210615.m-26792.s-177454&akid=26792%2E4066212%2EtFZJxZ.

42] –  Wes Rogerson, EDF Action [takeaction@email.edfaction.org] wants you to join its team of experts on Wed., June 16 at 7:30 PM EST to learn the latest about misinformation and how it's harming our efforts to pass climate legislation. Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/edfaction/event/390874/.

43] –   Natalia Abrams [reply@petitions.moveon.org] hopes on Wed., June 16 at 8 PM ET that you will get involved with the Student Loan Help Clinic. If you have student debt, you are likely living with tremendous uncertainty. If you don’t, then family, friends, and neighbors in your community are struggling with the burden. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are impacting incomes, rapidly changing student loan policies are creating confusion, and payments are set to resume for millions of Americans on October 1st. If you have student loans, or know someone who does, join the Clinic. RSVP for the online discussion here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KWF4GEDbSKeNZH-4sh6kug.

44] – Deepa, Greenpeace [info@greenpeaceusa.org] wants you to lean about Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation on Wed., June 16 at 8 PM ET.  Big businesses, with million dollar war chests, hate when activists expose their greed and destruction.  One of their tactics? SLAPP suits – Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation.   Special guests will include representatives from Greenpeace, the International Corporate Accountability Roundtable, Business Human Rights Resource Center, and more.  Visit https://greenpeace.zoom.us/webinar/register/6716215317235/WN_vElHNjR9Ql2B2Ziv70eBlg?emci=b9cfd6f8-e0ca-eb11-a7ad-501ac57b8fa7&emdi=bfcfd6f8-e0ca-eb11-a7ad-501ac57b8fa7&ceid=1705696om your computer or phone!

45] – Honest Conversations on Racism will take place on Wed., June 16 from 8 to 9:30 PM.  Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkceCgqTgoHNTBD5cQ7cCT-SYoym_7vb_B. All are invited to attend the latest in a series of bi-monthly presentations hosted by leaders of CTA Maryland.  The chapter’s Racial Justice Circle works in the Baltimore area. The Racial Justice Circle has held "Honest Conversations on Racism" (HCoR) events at 21 Catholic parishes in Baltimore, and its 22nd HCoR event is being held at Ascension Lutheran Church in partnership with the local Lutheran synod.  Each HCoR is a four-evening event that ends with a special "covenant service" with parish members.  After the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and many others in 2020, the Racial Justice Circle partnered with St. Matthew Catholic Church and held its first Black Lives Matter rally.  Soon after, St. Matthew was joined by Faith Presbyterian Church.  Words of the BLM rallies spread quickly.  Under the name of Black Lives Matter Interfaith Coalition, the group now has 35 co-sponsors and brings 100 to 150 people to its rallies.

  The Racial Justice Circle and Black Lives Matter Interfaith Coalition believe we are called to "make some good trouble" by letting our voices be heard.  If not now, when?

46] – On Thurs., June 17 at 9 AM EST, attend a Virtual Event: Solidarity vs. Blockade. This event, hosted by the Cuban institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) will focus on Cuba’s recent contributions to global solidarity and internationalism and the subversive tactics of the US to undermine them. It will feature speakers Dr. Karima Oliva Bello; Professor Helen Yaffe, author of We Are Cuba! How a Revolutionary People Have Survived in a Post-Soviet World; Johana Tablada, deputy director for the United States department of the Cuban Ministry for Foreign Affairs; and Fernando Gonzalez Llort, president of ICAP and member of the Cuban Five. The stream will begin at this link: https://www.facebook.com/Siempreconcuba?link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-upcoming-solidarity-events-starting-this-week&email_referrer=email_1205089&email_subject=upcoming-solidarity-events-starting-this-week.

To be continued.

Donations can be sent to Max Obuszewski, Baltimore Nonviolence Center, 431 Notre Dame Lane, Apt. 206, 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

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