Monday, May 22, 2023

Baltimore Activist Alert -- May 23, 2023

31] Health Equity Summit – May 23

32] No Way to Treat a Child campaign – May 23

33] Protect health care access in the U.S. – May 23

34] End to Title 42 – May 23

35] Russia out of Ukraine – May 23

36] Community Listening Circle – May 23

37] Hear from a firefighter – May 23

38] Baltimore municipal elections are now a year way. – May 23

39] North Baltimore County Democratic Club meeting – May 23

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31] – The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is holding a virtual summit on Tues., May 23. The 2023 Health Equity Summit provides attendees the opportunity to engage in an in-depth discussion with subject matter experts, community and business leaders, and members of the Congressional Black Caucus. Subjects include access to equitable health resources, trauma-informed and culturally competent care. Register at https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=746111&language=eng&emci=f83e7890-e2f8-ed11-907c-00224832eb73&emdi=dd4ea503-ebf8-ed11-907c-00224832eb73&ceid=136680.

32] – Miranda Cleland [miranda.cleland@dcips.org] thinks you will be interested in a Defense for Children International - Palestine webinar about the No Way to Treat a Child campaign on Tues., May 23 at noon ET. Learn the ins and outs of H.R. 3103, and see how you can help push this legislation forward. Hear a discussion about the reintroduction of Rep. McCollum's Palestinian Children and Families Act, also known as H.R. 3103, which aims to prohibit Israel from using U.S. taxpayer funds to violate Palestinian human rights. Rep. McCollum reintroduced the legislation on May 5 with 16 original cosponsors and more members of Congress have already signed on. Sign up at https://nwttac.dci-palestine.org/nwttac_webinar_20230523?utm_campaign=may_webinar_invitation&utm_medium=email&utm_source=dcipalestine.

33] – The Team Storyteller Corps [hello@protectourcare.org] wants you to be a part of a conversation to protect health care access in the U.S. on Tues., May 23 at 1 PM ET. Join Protect Our Care for the fourth installment of the Health Care Advocate Briefing series - Threats to Health Care in the Courts.  Sign up at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIuceiopjsuE9eMRzGOfIagmc7nxD1wQzi8?emci=d41819cf-0bf4-ed11-907c-00224832eb73&emdi=5579e25e-11f4-ed11-907c-00224832eb73&ceid=10191230#/registration.  Quality, affordable health care is integral to the well-being of all people in America, and yet it is constantly under threat from special interest groups and right-wing judges. Some of the biggest threats to our health care are making their way through the court system right now. Braidwood v. Becerra threatens access to essential preventive care, and a judge’s ruling on the drug Mifepristone indicates that an ignorant person can completely ignore science.

34] – HIAS [nfo@hias.org] is hopeful about the end of Title 42 on May 11, a public health measure invoked in 2020 to block people from seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. And while that is a welcome but overdue action, the Biden administration’s new policies could keep those who are fleeing their homes in search of safety in the United States from doing so. On Tues., May 23 at 4 PM ET, join a virtual event – The End of Title 42: What This Means for Seeking Asylum at the U.S.-Mexico Border. Join us to learn about the real impact at the U.S.-Mexico border‌. ‌During the discussion, you’ll learn about the many complexities of the policies, including the welcome announcement of increased refugee resettlement from Latin America but why such measures fall short of addressing the actual humanitarian needs at the border. As the doors to the U.S. are once again slammed shut in the face of the majority of asylum seekers, we all must aspire to a vision of a more welcoming country and endeavor to create that reality. Please join us to learn how you can help. Register at https://hias.org/events/end-title-42/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=EngagingNetworks&utm_campaign=230516_Asylum-Ban-Webinar_Invite&utm_content=230516+Asylum-Ban-Webinar+Invite. Login details will be sent before the start of the event,

35] – Join the Baltimore Nonviolence Center on Tues., May 23 from 4:30 to 5 PM ET at 33rd and N. Charles Sts. The invasion of Ukraine has the potential to become a war extending throughout Europe.  Putin has destroyed Aleppo and Grozny and has threatened the use of nuclear weapons.  Russian soldiers were sent into the area around the contaminated and still radioactive Chernobyl nuclear plant. Now they are stationed in the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe.   People who believe in peace and justice should come forward and take the risks of peace. The burial sites continue to expose ruthless war crimes by the invaders, Contact Max at mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net or 410-323-1607.

36] – Delaware Pacem in Terris [info@depaceminterris.org] wants you to know that Spring has sprung at Pacem, so help build community at 1801 N. Jefferson St., Wilmington, DE 19802. On Tues., May 23 at 6 PM ET, join a community listening circle at Pacem in Terris. Meet your neighbors in a fun, interactive way. Register at https://depaceminterris.org/events/.

37] – The Lower Shore Progressive Caucus has a longstanding commitment to championing labor rights. On Tues., May 23 at 6:30 PM ET, hear from Brandon Records, president of IAFF Local 4246 and a Salisbury City Firefighter. He is a dedicated public servant with years of firsthand experience with the conditions faced by Salisbury City's bravest. His experiences and insight are crucial to understanding why adding working conditions to the city’s labor codes is not only a just action, but also a necessary one. Tune in live via one of the following options to watch the Town Hall live--Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lowershoreprogressivecaucus/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/LowerShoreProg & YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9wW9Wjo1xRh3iRo7oatI0w.

38] – Sheila Ruth and Our Revolution Baltimore [info@email.actionnetwork.org] wants you to know that Baltimore municipal elections are now a year way. Our Revolution Baltimore City/County wants to be well prepared for these critical races. Help identify and support the potential candidates who will work effectively and find new and better ways to improve Baltimore. On Tues., May 23 from 6:30 to 8 PM ET, join a conversation about how we best prepare to win these elections?  RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/baltimore-city-endorsement-workgroup-kickoff?source=direct_link&&link_id=1&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&email_referrer=email_1925333&email_subject=baltimore-political-endorsements-meeting-on-tuesday.  The workgroup will start with developing a platform by identifying many challenges here and the progressive solutions that are possible. The workgroup will then use the platforms as a guide to developing a questionnaire and endorsement process to be able to find and support the best candidates. If you are unable to attend the kickoff meeting but interested, email ormdbaltimore@gmail.com.

39] – On Tues., May 23 from 7 to 8:30 PM ET, there will be a North Baltimore County Democratic Club Meeting. Register at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/563537/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_closest. The meeting is at the Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille, 118 Shawan Road, Suite HH, Cockeysville 21030. Hear about philanthropy opportunities and party building, and help plan future events for the Club. The guest speakers are Delegate Michele Guyton and Kerry Essex Graves, Executive Director of NAMI Metro Baltimore (to celebrate mental health awareness month!).  THIS WILL BE the LAST IN PERSON BUSINESS MEETING UNTIL 2024!

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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