Baltimore Activist Alert -- July 9 - July 27, 2024

27] Standing Together for Change – July 9

28] Deep dive into utilities – July 9

29] Hard conversations about immigration – July 9

30] Abolition Working Group meeting – July 9

31] Vote Save America 2024 – July 9

32] Debunking deterrence – July 9

33] Take a union course – July 11

34] Film SILENT FALLOUT – July 15 – 27

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27] – Get with Israelis and Palestinians Standing Together for Change on Tues., July 9 at 12:30 PM ET. As too many in the region retreat to the dark corners of dehumanization, Standing Together has chosen the path of empathy, coexistence and justice for all, Israeli and Palestinian. Join J Street Chief of Staff Adina Vogel Ayalon for a conversation with Rula Daood and Alon-Lee Green, Standing Together co-directors, for a conversation on their movement's recent work, the challenges they're facing, and the future of the peace camp. RSVP at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_utAN8NwHQceJ7ijwrLA3ig#/registration

28] – Taylor Smith-Hams, 350.org [350@350.org] thinks you will be interested in an event on Tues., July 9 at 7 PM ET.   RSVP at https://350org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvf-yoqDMpG9PbGKzmWbXzeNvV680rx_8x?source=em2024M0419-1-120-MD-us#/registration

 Join in for a deep dive into utility campaigning! Each session will feature different guest speakers who will share their expertise and then lead attendees in interactive breakout sessions through July 16.

29] – AFSC [actioncenter@afsc.org] thinks you want to join in on Tues., July 9 at 7 PM ET for How to have hard conversations about immigration. This election season, politicians are doubling down on anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies. That’s why it’s more important than ever that we speak out to defend the rights of migrants. This week, join an interactive webinar with AFSC staff from Colorado and New Hampshire. Discuss how you can talk with family, friends, and others to build support for welcoming, dignified, and just immigration policies. RSV at https://afsc.org/events/migration-justice-webinar-series-hard-conversations?ms=EMA24WR0706&utm_source=weekendreading0706&utm_medium=email&emci=38fe2548-6339-ef11-86d2-6045bdd9e096&emdi=546adb77-933b-ef11-86d2-6045bdd9e096&ceid=764241

30] -- The Metro DC DSA [info@mdcdsa.org] on Tues., July 9 from 7 to 8 PM ET is holding an Abolition Working Group biweekly meeting.  A link to attend this virtual event will be emailed upon RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/abolition-working-group-biweekly-meeting-792024?link_id=61&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-june-21-2024&email_referrer=email_2371964&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-june-28-2024

 Discuss strategy and planning. This event is open to both DSA Members and supporters. Email abolition@mdcdsa.org

31] – Vote Save America 2024, and join the Organize or Else Welcome Call by Crooked Media on Tuesdays at 8 PM ET. Only sign up for one Welcome Call. All material covered each week will be identical. We all know the stakes of the 2024 election. Want to help, but don’t know where to start? Want to make friends while making a real difference? After attending this Welcome Call, here's what you'll be able to do: Understand VSA's 2024 strategy, Learn how to take action with your Organize or Else team and Make new friends. The next call will be on Tues., July 9 from 8 to 9 PM ET.  This will continue until July 23. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/631023/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_most_popular_virtual

32] – The Campaign for Peace, Disarmament & Common Security [joseph@cpdcs.ccsend.com] on Tues., July 9 at 8 PM ET is holding a webinar DEBUNKING DETERRENCE THEORY AND PURSUING GLOBAL NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT.  Register for the webinar, and submit questions for our speakers: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dVSI9r7FTX6R9_BUBCt0Mg#/registration

 For too long, deterrence theory has been used as the legitimizing foundation for US and global nuclear weapons policy. Deterrence is rarely examined, let alone questioned, but it is often waved around like some verbal magic wand to justify extremely dangerous and exorbitant policies that threaten life on Earth. Our speakers will examine the very frightening flaws of deterrence theory that have too often brought humanity to the brink of extinction, and offer practical strategies and tactics to replace it, and to advance the cause of global nuclear disarmament. There are several speakers, including Tadatoshi (Tad) Akiba, former Mayor of Hiroshima, Japan, Professor Elaine Scarry, Harvard University, author of Thermonuclear Monarchy: Choosing between Democracy and Doom and Jackie Cabasso, Western States Legal Foundation, United for Peace and Justice, and Mayors for Peace.

33] – William Barry [billbarry21214@gmail.com], starting on Thurs., July 11 from 1 to 2:30 PM, is teaching a course on unionism today for The Community College of Baltimore County on Zoom.  These Thursday Zoom lectures will continue through August 15.  Bill indicates there will be great guest speakers and important discussions.  The cost is $86 tuition. Register on line: 1. Go to https://www.ccbcmd.edu/, 2. Click on “Menu” in the upper right corner, 3. Click on”Info For…,” 4. Click on “Community,” 5. Click on “Seniors,” 6. Click on “Senior Programs,” 7. Scroll down and click on “Summer 2024 Classes,” 8. Scroll down to page 15, 9. Click on the Title “Today’s Labor Issues” CRN #30478 R(6), 10. Scroll down and click on “register,” 11. Click on “Select,” 12. Click on “Register and Check Out” to pay.

34] – From accredited Japanese director Hideaki Ito comes SILENT FALLOUT which tells the untold stories of the victims of nuclear testing in America. The documentary will be at Annapolis Friends Meetings House on July 15, in Washington DC at American University on July 16, in Baltimore at 7 PM at Homewood Friends Meeting House, 3107 N. Charles St. on July 17 and at Towson University on July 27.  Unfortunately, the US nuclear arsenal is stealing billions of tax dollars from numerous social programs. This documentary could lead to discussions about why is the US government wasting funds on weapons of mass destruction?  Check out this list of upcoming screenings: https://us.fallout22.com/tour/?emci=730c6b43-12c9-ee11-85f9-002248223794&emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&ceid=#schedule

 Director Hideaki Ito chronicles the story of radiation exposure and harm in the U.S., and the previously untold story of those who tried to expose it. In 1951, nuclear weapons testing began on the US mainland. Hundreds of miles away in St. Louis, Dr. Louise Reiss began collecting baby teeth from other mothers in her community. Through studying these teeth, Reiss found that American children—not just the so-called “Utah Downwinders”—had been exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. Silent Fallout traces these stories and others, journeying from Salt Lake City, to Virginia, to Missouri, to the United Kingdom, and to Japan, exposing the government deception behind the bomb.  Contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski201 at Comcast dot net

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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