Baltimore Activist Alert -- November 13 - 14, 2024

38] Palestine is calling -- Nov. 13

39] No nukes on House floor – Nov. 13

40] Healthcare Now – Nov. 13

41] Greenpeace election debrief – Nov. 13

42] Unfolding Middle East War – Nov. 13

43] Agent Orange – Nov. 13

44] Nuclear Foresights from Beltway briefings – Nov. 14

45] Unpacking the 2024 election for refugees – Nov. 14

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38] – UMKR [info@kairosresponse.org] on Wed., Nov. 13 at 1 PM ET wants you to know that Palestine is calling: an Urgent Appeal for Solidarity.  Opening with a basic introduction to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, its recent history, and current realities, the webinar will close with a wide range of recommendations for responding to that call, wherever we are and with whatever means we have. RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckcO2qrjssGNHuJcR3s97-aCgqsm67ja4X#/registration

 Whether on the ground in Palestine/Israel, in our homes, in our churches, or on the streets, we must answer the call in this unprecedented time of crisis. This event is presented by United Methodists for Kairos Response (UMKR) and Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA).  These groups present the compelling experiences of United Methodist and Baptist laity and clergy who have recently visited some of the most troubled spots in Palestine/Israel and who bring us Palestine’s urgent call for solidarity and support. Hear from a panel of justice advocates who know Palestine/Israel well and who have been recent eyewitnesses to the worsening conditions on the ground across historic Palestine. They bring us their first-hand experiences of providing a protective presence at key locations of conflict and creating a bold public witness of faith-based solidarity, a witness intended to be shared in our churches and our communities.

39] – On Wed., Nov. 13 around 2:30 PM, Rep. Jim McGovern will be speaking on the risk of nuclear war and prevention, as part of a Special Order hour to discuss nuclear weapons on the floor of the House of Representatives. Visit https://psr.org/rep-mcgovern-to-lead-special-nuclear-weapons-discussion-in-the-house/

 You can watch the Special Order Hour on C-Span at https://www.c-span.org/video/?539908-2/. Note that the timing is not certain so keep your eye on C-Span for the end of voting. Special Order Hour Watch Party! A Zoom room will be set up around 2 PM ET for those interested in having a live conversation alongside this event. Join the Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87800108922?pwd=OFn4QzHpNVOBrhgA62IgJwEVMqqGj1.1 The Meeting ID is 878 0010 8922.

40] – MAPA [info@masspeaceaction.org] on Wed., Nov. 13 at 6 PM ET is showcasing a webinar: "The Unfolding Middle East War and the New Presidency." The webinar will feature Khury Petersen-Smith. A long Middle East war is on the horizon and we will look at building the anti-war resistance. This webinar will address the contours of the war unfolding in the context of an incoming administration’s foreign policy, and Petersen-Smith will speak to some of the underlying dynamics at work to point to what we can anticipate.  He is the Michael Ratner Middle East Fellow and the Co-Director of the New Internationalism Project at IPS. He researches U.S. Empire, borders, and migration and strategizes with activists to work against the violence that the U.S. carries out and supports around the world. Khury focuses especially on U.S. militarism in the Middle East and in the Pacific, and movements that resist it. Register at https://secure.everyaction.com/dRQhd1-V-UGbrx8N_9II_w2?contactdata=oRnBEyP1wPDJVG3c73ldiLN+9tyuw4Fyd1D1w%2f8Fnl%2fEIdccUQcbZiXPRyj%2fK9w%2fdeaPiOzhb9ciHPWhrLzA9OpzHMsSpbW0nmMQ6FTSW%2fW4n4W7uXeIFf00I%2f0Gg3VdPJYIAzQ2lApcqUsiMys8i5JwgfYj01m+5kQgv9zZl0wFJ0R8+RGLBmmKvh1uhEFiW4caU1Pw2ZywcFw6CqcFG+6ygW6iRDDekVrlPPEwgFcPAKXlTz0C7ufeA+idTJ0HKgkRJlEpx2gAQ%2fDQgLoheHxIFg%2fbbvWkOqwD6XsYzw3HtNv57iBDM91KxYZLHcca88TxkGegq8hhaLqSK+uaDg%3d%3d&ms=email-web-ME-241112&emci=4d3fc4ed-1fa1-ef11-88d0-6045bdd62db6&emdi=7220f4d6-21a1-ef11-88d0-6045bdd62db6&ceid=269591

41] –Greenpeace USA Votes via Progress America [progress@progressamerica.us] needs you on Wed., Nov. 13 from 8 to 9 PM ET for a post-election debrief.  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/greenpeace/event/692370/?utm_campaign=bax_listrental&utm_medium=email&utm_source=em_GPC_BeyondtheBallot(ProgAmerica)_110724&link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&email_referrer=email_2522956&email_subject=join-us-and-jane-fonda-for-a-post-election-debrief

Join in for Beyond the Ballot – a powerful post-election virtual event featuring Jane Fonda and special guests Aru Shiney-Ajay of the Sunrise Movement and Joseph Geevarghese of Our Revolution.  Strategize how to challenge corporate greed, push back against political extremism, and build a movement strong enough to protect our climate and communities. The climate crisis doesn’t pause when the polls close, so help build a 365-day organizing machine that can withstand every election, every administration, and every hurdle put in front of us. 

42] – Healthcare NOW [info@healthcare-now.org] on Wed., Nov. 13 from 8 to 9 PM ET: Planning a Campaign. These trainings will continue through Dec. 4 at 8 PM ET. Register at https://www.healthcare-now.org/trainings/?

 PSR [mgordaneer@psr.org] on Wed., Nov. 13 from 8 PM ET is hosting a Healthcare Not Warfare National Town Hall. Register at https://psr-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LoEwpFtuR8q9M18_alky5Q?emci=491bb240-26a1-ef11-88d0-6045bdd62db6&emdi=a08c0312-39a1-ef11-88d0-6045bdd62db6&ceid=130901#/registration

In the United States, the new Sentinel nuclear missile program is slated to cost Americans $265 billion. In a country where total medical debt amounts to $220 billion, medical professionals have been calling on our government to reprioritize our spending to fund healthcare, not warfare. Share the stories of why we cannot delay putting our health first. Our tax dollars must no longer be wasted on weapons of mass destruction. We need to prioritize our health and programs to support a sustainable future.  Speakers will include Tova Fuller MD, Carey Wallace RN, Logan Brau MD, and medical student at Harvard University, Julie Chung.

43] – Agent Orange, an Unfinished War Legacy will take place on Wed., Nov. 13 from 8 to 9:30 PM ET. For speaker bios and registration link, go to https://vnpeacecomm.blogspot.com/2024/11/agent-orange.html  Register directly at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vj28SDp8Q5-iKZ30dhHoLQ

  The U.S. military used more than 12 million gallons of Agent Orange and 8 million gallons of Agents White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Green in Indochina between 1961 and 1971, an act of ecocide with devastating medical consequences for local populations, American veterans and their children. After years of unconscionable denial, the US government has taken major steps to redress contamination in Viet Nam and to provide assistance to victims there and here. Less is known about and less help provided to affected areas and people in Laos and Cambodia. VPCC offers a front line account by longtime activists and an overview by an acclaimed journalist plus recognition for the essential role of retired Senator Patrick Leahy and committee staff member Tim Rieser.

44] – Ploughshares [events@ploughshares.org] on Thurs., Nov. 14 at 10 AM wants you to register for Nuclear Foresight from the Beltway Briefings.  RSVP at https://ploughshares-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gwVxgq79Rb6t3VgZY_ySug?_ics=1729604003861&irclickid=~17~acekdimd675~034~e7YZQGyCDKGBFzyBzApqih93SICrnmeb4&_gl=1*20nyf7*_gcl_au*MjExNzA0MTMzOS4xNzIyNDM4Nzc5*_ga*NDQ0Nzc0OTMxLjE3MDU1OTcyNDU.*_ga_L8TBF28DDX*MTcyOTYwMzk0Ny4xMjMuMS4xNzI5NjA0MDAzLjAuMC4w&_ga=2.247164929.487595487.1729603948-444774931.1705597245#/registration

  This is a live briefing from Washington, DC streaming via Zoom.  Kick off your day with insights from senior government officials and top nuclear policy experts as they discuss key opportunities and challenges in the pursuit of global peace and security. Some of the speakers are Suzanne DiMaggio, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Sherri Goodman, author of Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security, in conversation with new Ploughshares Board Chair Gretchen Hund.

45] – HIAS [info@hias.org] on Thurs., Nov. 14 at 4 PM ET will discuss Unpacking the 2024 election for refugees. Register at https://hias.org/events/2024-post-election-insights-unpacking-results-and-their-impact-refugees/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=EngagingNetworks&utm_campaign=events&utm_content=FY25+11+Post-Election+Webinar+Invite

During the 2024 election season, few key issues have received as much attention as immigration. The national political discourse has featured everything from misinformation to xenophobic remarks to full-blown conspiracy theories. And yet — as alarming as the rhetoric has been — the outcomes for immigrant communities are far worse. The political conversation about immigration in the U.S. should be about proactive and serious solutions, not about how to shut out people who need safety. 

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