Thursday, May 12, 2022

Baltimore Activist Alert -- May 12 - 14, 2022

45] Medicare for All hearing – May 12

46] Water for All May 12

47] Make calls with the DNC – May 12 – 14

48] Do door knocking for Brooke – May 12 – 14

49] Climate deal is on the table – May 12

50] Friends of Logan Endow Canvass – May 12 – 14

51] Phone bank for Brooke – May 12

52] Voter Protection Phonebanks – May 12 – 14

53] Throwdown Thursdays phone bank or text bank – May 12

54] Our Revolution phone bank – May 12

55] Food & Water Action volunteer meeting – May 12

56] MOCO State’s Attorney Candidate Forum – May 12

57] Black America and the Presidents – May 12

58] Wall Street darkness – May 12

59] The January 6 hearings – May 12

60] Our climate future rally – May 12

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45] – The Maryland Progressive Healthcare Coalition [info@mdphcoalition.org] needs your support for Medicare for All on Thurs., May 12 at 11 AM.  ‌Sign up for the HISTORIC Senate Budget Hearing on Medicare for All: https://actionnetwork.org/events/senate-medicare-for-all-reintroduction-hearing-in-person-actions?source=direct_link&. The hearing is in the Hart Senate Office Building - 216, 120 Constitution Ave. NE, WDC 20510. Email kfogle@mdphcoalition.org.

46] – Rachel Kutler [rachel.kutler@jufj.org] is issuing a Call to Action on Thurs., May 12 at 1:15 PM ET. Get an update on the current status of the Water Accountability & Equity Act.  Baltimore took a huge step forward on water justice, launching the Water4All affordability program in February 2022. However, there have been some major ongoing challenges with implementation of the full bill. The Baltimore Right to Water Coalition is therefore participating in an informational hearing on implementation of the bill to get some answers. Can you join for the City Council Rules and Legislative Oversight hearing on the implementation of the ‘Water4All’ program, and the Water Accountability & Equity Act? At this hearing Councilmembers will ask the Department of Public Works questions about the implementation of the Water Accountability & Equity Act, and there will also be an opportunity for public comment.  Come to Du Burns Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall.

47] – Make Calls virtually with the DNC National Call Crew through Tuesday, May 31. Call voters in battleground states to build strength for the 2022 Midterms. Please email digitalorganizing@dnc.org. Sign up for calls on Thurs., May 12, Fri., May 13 and Sat., May 14. The times are 2 to 3 PM, 3 to 4 PM, 4 to 5 PM, 5 to 6 PM, 6 to 7 PM, and 7 to 8 PM EDT. On Sat., May 14, the times are 2 to 3 PM, 3 to 4 PM, 4 to 5 PM, 5 to 6 PM. Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/388091/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_most_popular_virtual.

48] –Do Door Knocking for Brooke in Your Neighborhood from 2 to 4 PM ET on Thurs., May 12, Fri., May 13 and Tues., May 14. This event’s address is private.  Sign up for more details. Canvass in your community and share Brooke's vision to transform the Comptroller's office to work for every Marylander. YOU CAN DO THIS ON YOUR OWN TIME, SELECTING A DATE IS REQUIRED TO USE THIS FORM. YOU CAN KNOCK WHENEVER WORKS FOR YOU. Once you sign up the team will follow up with everything you need to knock on doors including materials, a t-shirt, stickers, and a quick training. This will continue through June 19.  Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/brookeliermanforcomptroller/event/449990/?followup_modal_context=newsletter.

49] – The CCAN Action Fund [info@ccanactionfund.org] is holding a webinar on Thurs., May 12 at 2 PM ET.   A national climate deal is on the table if WE show up.  ‌Top climate leaders will explain how we can still win in Congress. RSVP to join the Climate Action Reboot webinar at https://act.ccanactionfund.org/page/40753/data/1?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=utm_fedce&utm_content=Fed-CE-Reboot+Climate+Action+webinar-0522-c4+C&ea.url.id=1259655.

50] – Join the Friends of Logan Endow Canvass on Thurs., May 12 from 4 to 6 PM and 6 to 8 PM ET, Fri.., May 13 from 4 to 6 and 6 to 8 PM, and Sat., May 14 from 10 AM to noon, noon to 2 PM, 2 to 4 PM, 4 PM to 6 PM ET and 6 to 8 PM ET.  The Canvass will continue through May 31. This event’s address is private, but you can sign up for more details: https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemarylandneweraproject/event/449919/?followup_modal_context=newsletter. The election season is here! Come join the Friends of Logan Endow to canvass the district! New canvassers are welcome and will be trained before going out. Email malcolm@progressivemaryland.org.

51] – Joe Francaviglia [info@brookelierman.com] wants you to Phone Bank for Brooke Lierman on Thurs., May 12 from 4 to 5 PM ET.  Go to https://www.mobilize.us/brookeliermanforcomptroller/event/397560/?emci=dc721680-b092-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&emdi=acb88e23-b592-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&ceid=14404480. Join in a canvass of the community and share Brooke's vision to transform the Comptroller's office to work for every Marylander. Once you sign up the team will follow up with everything you’ll need to phone bank!   

52] – Get involved with Voter Protection Phonebanks with Common Cause to demand bold changes to our democracy to create a government that represents all of us, not big corporations or special interests. On Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, call voters in Connecticut to connect them to Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney’s office to urge him to pass state voting legislation. On Thursdays and Fridays, call voters in Pennsylvania to recruit them for election protection work in their state. These phone banks are subject to change. On Thurs., May 12 from 4 to 6 PM and 6 to 8 PM ET, Fri., May 13 from 4 to 6 PM, and Sat., May 14 from noon to 2 PM and 6 to 8 PM ET. Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/376178/?followup_modal_context=newsletter.

53] – On Throwdown Thursdays phone bank or text bank with the team from 6 to 8 PM ET. Every week call or text voters across the state about a number of important issues. Election season is here!! The time has finally come. Progressive Maryland announced its first round of election endorsements, and now it is time to call and text for incredible candidates in order to elect as many progressives into office as possible!! Make sure you join the Throwdown Thursday Team now to start making a difference! Visit https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemarylandneweraproject/event/416692/?emci=c2a8dfd3-4730-ec11-981f-c896653b9208&emdi=f068a6d2-5b30-ec11-981f-c896653b9208&ceid=136680. 

54] – Our Revolution [info@ourrevolution.com] would like you to phone bank on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM ET. There are more than 8 million voters across the country who identify as progressive. These numbers suggest progressives can win at every level of government, but the voters must go to the polls! Sign up to join the Our Revolution phone bank force at https://www.mobilize.us/ourrevolution/event/440081/?akid=2556.8252965.t1Ai8m&rd=1&t=11. Sign up for Thurs., May 12.

55] Food & Water Action [act@messages.fwaction.org] on Thurs., May 12 at 7 PM ET is inviting you to a Volunteer Meeting. In Maryland, dirty energy sources like burning trash and methane made from chicken poop currently count towards our renewable energy goals. This isn't right! Hear about a plan to steer away from false solutions and move Maryland onto clean renewables like solar and wind — and find out how you can help!  RSVP to receive the link to join: https://www.mobilize.us/fwa/event/458462/?utm_source=moam_em_05042022_md-may-volunteer-meeting&j=1585302&sfmc_sub=5823356&l=35&mid=100001791&utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022-05-12_FWA_c4_MD_Food_May-Volunteer-Meeting_Event_em_GL_O_LH&ms=onor-em-05112022-2022-05-12_FWA_c4_MD_Food_May-Volunteer-Meeting_Event_em_GL_O_LH&oms=onor-em-05112022-2022-05-12_FWA_c4_MD_Food_May-Volunteer-Meeting_Event_em_GL_O_LH&eml_name=2022-05-12_FWA_c4_MD_Food_May-Volunteer-Meeting_Event_em_GL_O_LH&eml_id=1585302&gs=GxlJbkxjcq%2B8UZOd9mKlA%2FrUqmVv9Bhub1uCcnoOsk%2FAQ6T%2FAXyET%2BMg3cRAarznEzHCt2OjmsdtrlSDEDixGGAEUZALOZueWujWnmqqAL6EdUG%2FrkG9nV1e1aPSVG%2Br&af=RA1%2BJp3N228aRV69knhQi6HdXOURCg1a8LjFy%2FqVNQ3Po1gpJ2TWtaez2njMlOuEAnWCHkgEsbpWshTz9SyXZHZ4ZBqwHCVVpKJ%2BZXlAWLZyR%2BzfO2QzqSyd2JPeL%2BzCwsk6jgcMJb7Pj3wbBih8ImqkfiHWDev%2BgezUDN3cgbh1mDCeaXiPKbkB9fKqQpGU.

56] – Takoma Park Mobilization [info@tpmobilization.org] is urging you to attend a 2022 Montgomery County State’s Attorney Candidate Forum, What Will Justice Look Like In Montgomery County.  It will happen on Thurs., May 12 from 7 to 9 PM ET at the Silver Spring Civic Building & online via Zoom. This event is free & open to the public. Register at https://bit.ly/StatesAttyForum for the event organized by the Women's Democratic Club with TP Mobilization co-sponsorship.

57] – Get with a Book talk: Prejudential, Black America and the Presidents on Thurs., May 12 from 7 to 8 PM EDT.  The author is Margaret Kimberley. Margaret writes, “This book is an effort to shed light on the truth…To the extent that our leaders embody aspects of who we are as a people, studying how each president has participated in our nation’s complicated and often shameful treatment of Black people is as good a place as any to start.” She is a co-founder, Executive Editor and Senior Columnist for Black Agenda Report. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcscuuurjwvE9EpZ5df0toOAXmZv8rIx1yF.

58] – Wall Street and corporate America are trying to keep us in the dark. Public Citizen is hosting a webinar with its allies at Stop the Money Pipeline on Thurs., May 12 at 7 PM ET to shine a light on Wall Street and teach you how to protect your savings, our communities, and the planet. RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5016512425460/WN_vrzi8uHQRp2SdcUJ04kfww?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=6f182b9b-6a19-40fd-912b-5fcd77f44de7.

59] – Public Citizen [action@citizen.org] wants you to join Rep. Jayapal for a January 6th strategy call on Thurs., May 12 at 7 PM ET.  ‌ ‌The House January 6th Committee will hold hearings starting on June 9 to expose the Trump Administration’s role in the insurrection at the Capitol.  Learn about the plans to publicize the hearings and hold those who would overturn our elections accountable. Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/jan6hearings/event/455245/?utm_source=PC&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=84cfd8a8-9905-48a7-81e7-daaf61067f1d.

60] – Physicians for Social Responsibility [info@psr-la.org] on Thurs., May 12 at 9 PM ET is hosting a #OurClimateFuture Virtual Rally. Register at https://actionnetwork.org/events/ourclimatefuture-virtual-rally/?emci=ff34bf8d-6cd1-ec11-b656-281878b8c32f&emdi=e87760c4-7dd1-ec11-b656-281878b8c32f&ceid=185690.

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/.

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