Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Baltimore Activist Alert -- June 14 - 19, 2023

30] Discuss the role of the Supreme Court – June 14

31] Rally with SEIU custodial workers – June 14 & 15

32] Phone bank for progressive candidate – June 14 & 19

33] CEO Pay is criminal – June 14

34] Northern Virginia DSA Defund Police group – June 14

35] Electrification in Maryland – June 14

36] We Power DC Organizing meeting – June 14

37] The Farm Bill – June 14

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30] –  On Wed., June 14 at 9 AM ET, the United For Democracy Coalition is hosting a virtual launch with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and leaders from across the country to discuss the role the Supreme Court has in our lives and why we’re uniting to demand Congress rein them in.  Other speakers include Dahlia Lithwick, reporter, Slate, Randi Weingarten, president, American Federation of Teachers and Rahna Epting, executive director, MoveOn.  RSVP at https://unitedfordemocracy.us/rsvp/. And tune in here: https://unitedfordemocracy.us/webinar-v9v81m2z/.You will receive a confirmation email once you sign up with a calendar invite reminder.

31] – Rally with SEIU custodial workers fighting for a fair contract on Wed., June 14 and Thurs., June 15.  Members of SEIU 32BJ will be hosting two different rallies for over 9,000 custodial staff engaged in collective bargaining in the area. Workers will be meeting on Wednesday at 3:45 PM ET at the Rosslyn Metro station, Arlington - near McDonald's Plaza and Thursday at 3 PM ET at Farragut Square, 17th and K Sts. NW). Come out, show support and help build class solidarity. Visit https://www.seiu32bj.org/.

32] –On Wed., June 14 & Mon., June 19 from 5 to 7 PM ET, join a virtual phone bank for Adele McClure for Delegate in Virginia.  Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/550425/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type. Through the lens of her community activism and her many lived experiences, Adele has worked with advocates and members of the Virginia General Assembly to draft, pass, and implement legislation that breaks down systemic barriers, expands human rights, and improves access to services for people in Arlington and across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Adele’s lived experiences combined with her policy expertise and experience in the state legislative and executive branches make Adele ready to hit the ground running on the first day. Already running in the election for over a year now, Adele has met some amazing folks doing some dials - and we hope you are able to help however you can! Join us for a virtual phone-bank and help us share Adele's plans for the newly redrawn 2nd house district. Learn more about Adele's historic campaign at https://adeleforva.com/. The phone bank will conclude on Mon., June 19 at 7 PM ET

33] – The Patriotic Millionaires [info@patrioticmillionaires.org] are doing a Great Economy Project online, a series of five webinars. On Wed., June 14 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM ET.  Check out CEO Pay, with Sarah Anderson of the Institute for Policy Studies. Unfortunately the economy is rigged against working people in favor of the rich. RSVP at https://americanagenda.com/online?link_id=2&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-youre-invited-to-the-great-economy-project&email_referrer=email_1944272&email_subject=youre-invited-to-the-great-economy-project.

34] – The Northern Virginia DSA Defund Police Working group works to challenge oppressive institutions. If you’re interested in getting involved, the next working group meeting is Wed., June 14 at 7 PM ET. Fill out an interest form to get plugged in: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEcShQX51IL2Z1sNff7bqiYz68vAtPjUxpTuIrfvAK8iBDqA/viewform?link_id=1&can_id=3fcd7916f2ff367c3b859d45270fd1d5&source=email-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events-80&email_referrer=email_1819087&email_subject=nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events&link_id=4&can_id=3fcd7916f2ff367c3b859d45270fd1d5&email_referrer=&email_subject=nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events&link_id=10&can_id=1fa1c3a36a20576b182f8a8edc4fa21c&email_referrer=email_1860255&email_subject=nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events.

 35] – On Wed., June 14 from 7 to 8 PM ET, the Climate Reality Project - Our Climate Moment is doing a virtual training about Electrification in Maryland. This presentation will happen at the Climate Reality Greater Maryland chapter meeting, but everyone is welcome to attend. Get a look at Climate Reality's new presentation materials and some information specific to Maryland.  Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/564699/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_closest.

36] -- The Metro DC DSA [info@mdcdsa.org] wants your involvement on Wed., June 14 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM for a We Power DC Organizing meeting,  Sign up at https://actionnetwork.org/events/we-power-dc-organizing-meeting-9?link_id=43&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-may-26-2023-2&email_referrer=email_1949547&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-june-9-2023. A link to attend this virtual event will be emailed upon RSVP. At these biweekly meetings, get updates on the campaign, an explanation where new members can get more involved, and plan new activities. If you don’t have access to the DSA calendar, please email wepowerdc@gmail.com.

37] –  Alan Minsky for Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] wants your participation on Wed., June 14 at 8 PM ET for a Congressional Liaison meeting on The Farm Bill.  The Farm Bill is the next big piece of legislation in front of Congress, addressing everything from factory farming, to global warming, to the SNAP program. Join in for a Progressive Tutorial on the Farm Bill, and the introduction of the next Congressional Liaison Letter. RSVP and you will get the link for the meeting: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE5jCsl2-G5kKj-b7wyE2_QLHOviUxhy4NsffCkyJaIkK7eg/viewform.

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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