Sunday, February 9, 2025

Baltimore Activist Alert -- February 10 - 13, 2025

16] Hands off Social Security -- Feb. 10

17] Power Half-Hour for Gaza – Feb. 10 - 13

18] Rent stabilization hearing – Feb. 10

19] Understanding Hamas -- Feb. 10

20] Settlers on the attack – Feb. 10

21] Fight Trump & Oil Oligarchs – Feb. 10

22] Defend federal workers – Feb. 11

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16] – On Mon., Feb. 10 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM, tell Elon: Hands off our Social Security. Rally outside of the Social Security Administration (SSA) Headquarters, 6401 Security Blvd., Woodlawn to help hold unelected billionaire Elon Musk accountable for stealing from the American people. President Trump and Musk are trying to cut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid to fill their own pockets.  The event is being organized by several members of the Maryland congressional delegation—Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and Representatives Kweisi Mfume, Johnny Olszewski, and Sarah Elfreth. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/moveon/event/754437/

17] –Jewish Voice for Peace is doing a Power Half-Hour for Gaza: Channel grief & outrage into action to stop a genocide.  A year into the genocide in Gaza, we are overwhelmed with sorrow and rage. There are no words to describe the devastating pain of the past year in which the Israeli military has killed over 44,000 Palestinians in Gaza, including more than 17,000 children. The International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court have both declared that Israel must stop the genocidal acts being committed on the Palestinian people. And the U.S. government is actively supporting the Israeli military as it wreaks devastation on the over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza. JVP continues to come together as a political community in its daily half-hour to take action, Monday through Friday, for the past year. Join in and take collective action to demand an arms embargo to Israel, immediate end to the genocide, a lasting ceasefire and an end to Israeli siege, apartheid, occupation, and oppression of Palestinians and Lebanon. All are welcome. All are needed. Get involved at 3 PM ET on Mon., Feb. 10 through Thurs., Feb. 13.  Visit https://jvp-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Un0Lupy1SFObVVXJaZO5UQ?_x_zm_rtaid=8L0JUS3pQkenMGtx9ha3mQ.1732760660364.03949df73aedc7035fc618f76c52fc75&_x_zm_rhtaid=249#/registration

The Takoma Park Mobilization [info@tpmobilization.org] on Mon., Feb. 10 from 4:15 to 6 PM will gather at the CFPB Building, 1700 G St. NW, WDC.  Stop Elon's Billionaire Grift: Hands off the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.  RSVP at  https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/754591/

18] –  On Mon., Feb. 10 at 6:30 PM ET, get over to the Rockville City Council Hearing on Rent Stabilization at 111 Maryland Ave., Rockville 20850. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/rockville-city-council-hearing-real-estate?link_id=74&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-january-31-2025&email_referrer=email_2609889&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-february-7-2025

Email montgomerycountydsa@gmail.com. In July, the Rockville City Council and Mayor voted to end discussion of rent stabilization, leaving Rockville renters unprotected from large rent increases. Despite this, tenants are continuing to advocate for rent stabilization. On February 10, the Council and Mayor will hold a discussion about real estate and development. Join the community forum before the hearing to share how Rockville renters and residents are impacted by housing affordability and the private real estate market.  The building is around a 15 minute walk away from the Rockville Metro Station, and parking is available on the street outside of City Hall.

19] – Understanding Hamas And Why That Matters will happen on Mon., Feb. 10  from 7  from 8:30 PM ET at the Abramson Family Founders Room, American University. Join Nonviolence International for the Book Launch & Discussion on "Understanding Hamas and Why That Matters." Helena Cobban is a writer and researcher on international affairs & Jonathan Kuttab is a co-founder of NVI, and a well-known international human rights attorney. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing. The event will be livestreamed on https://www.facebook.com/NonviolenceInternational/photos/join-us-at-the-american-university-on-february-10th-at-7pm-est-for-the-book-laun/1017841963712292/?_rdr

20] – Join CODEPINK Palestine Campaign Organizer, Nour, and the Digital Engagement Manager, Grace, for the monthly online community call, "Missing Peace Mondays," where participants reflect, educate, and mobilize. On Mon., Feb. 10 at 8 PM ET, hear from Mohsen Farshneshani, a sanctions attorney with Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN). He has successfully led efforts to sanction violent settler groups in occupied Palestine. Mohsen will share his experience submitting recommendations to former President Biden to have settler groups sanctioned. Also discuss the work ahead under President Trump — who just lifted those sanctions.  Bring questions for Mohsen and get ready to take action for Palestine! RSVP https://www.codepink.org/missingp210?utm_campaign=mpm_210&utm_medium=email&utm_source=codepink

21] – Events Team @ Our Revolution [info@ourrevolution.com] on Mon., Feb. 10 at 8:30 PM ET will hold a Climate Forum -- Fight Trump & Oil Oligarchs. Trump is on a mission to ‘Drill Baby Drill’ and forging an unholy alliance of Big Oil and Big Tech to ravage our planet. But, we are not powerless. Our climate coalition is joining forces to mount an opposition that can work to stop the worst of the Oil Oligarchs’ agenda. Strategize with climate leaders from Our Revolution, Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, Zero Hour, and the new End Polluter Handouts Coalition. RSVP at https://act.ourrevolution.com/signup/OTW-Feb10-Climate/?akid=7645.8252965.E5hn5e&rd=1&source=email-20250207&t=10

22] – On Tues., Feb. 11 from noon to 1 PM, Food & Water Watch will hold a rally to Defend Federal Workers. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/753496/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type.

Come to Upper Senate Park, Constitution Avenue NE & Delaware Ave. NE, WDC 20004. Rally with the largest union of federal workers (American Federation of Government Employees) to save the civil service!  Trump and Musk are attempting to illegally dismantle critical federal agencies by purging staff and cutting off funding. They want to stop these agencies from protecting Americans from corporate abuse and pollution. We have to stand up and fight back! Rally to Save the Civil Service!

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

Baltimore Activist Alert – February 9 – 10, 2025

Baltimore Activist Alert – February 9 – 10, 2025

"I speak as an American to the leaders of my own nation. The great initiative in this war is ours. The initiative to stop it must be ours." -Martin Luther King Jr.

Friends, this list and other email documents which I send out are done under the auspices of the Baltimore Nonviolence Center.  Go to www.baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com

  If you appreciate this information and would like to make a donation, send contributions to Max Obuszewski, BNC, 431 Notre Dame Lane, Apt. 206, Baltimore, MD 21212.  Max can be reached at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 [at] comcast.net.

1] Books, buttons and stickers

2] Web site for info on federal legislation

3] Need help in archiving activist material

4] Get the book A Bag of Stones

5] Get the book Male Supremacy in the Catholic Church: An Insider’s View by Roy Bourgeois

6] Baltimore activist selling her home

7] Evolution Revolution – Feb. 9

8] Canvass for a socialist – Feb. 9

9] Genocide is a Public Health emergency – Feb. 9

10] No Pride in Genocide – Feb. 9

11] Indivisible meeting – Feb. 9

12] Defeat Trump's Racist Backlash -- Feb. 9

13] Vigil at the Pentagon – Feb. 10

14] Text on Mondays – Feb. 10

15] Election Protection -- Feb. 10

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1] – Buttons, bumper stickers and books are available.  “God Bless the Whole World, No Exceptions” stickers are in stock. Call Max at 410-323-1607.

2] –To obtain information how your federal legislators voted on particular bills, go to http://thomas.loc.gov/.  Congressional toll-free numbers are 888-818-6641, 888-355-3588 or 800-426-8073. The White House Comment Email is accessible at http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/.

3] –  Janice Sevre-Duszynska needs some assistance in archiving her activist material.  If you are interested in this project, contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net.

4] – Barry Lee Burnside, a gaggle of great writers and copy editors are making available “A Bag of Snakes: Selected Writings on Prisons and the Death Penalty by Murphy Davis and Eduard Loring. Edited by Barry Lee Burnside.” Ed indicates the book will be available for sale on April 13, and is asking you to pre-order your copy. Your donation will provide a needed financial boost for the printing costs. The suggested donation is $20 for one copy; and $30 for your copy and an additional copy for a prisoner or someone in need. Any donation is appreciated. More or less you will receive the book.  Barry and the team have spent over two years putting this book together. It begins with outlines and notes found in the boxes of materials Murphy left when she ascended. The work is a work of love, and all involved are proud of the fruit borne by seeds nourished in good soil.

To order by postal mail, make your check to Open Door Community.  Send it to Open Door Community, PO Box 10980, Baltimore 21234.  For any questions, contact David Payne at 404-290-2047 or davidpayne@opendoorcommunity.org.

5] – Another book to consider purchasing is Male Supremacy in the Catholic Church: An Insider’s View by Roy Bourgeois. His new book is both memoir and position-paper, and it makes the case that the Roman Catholic Church is a corrupt system that spits out truth-tellers. The crime he was excommunicated for was attending the ordination ceremony of Janice Sevre-Duszynska in Lexington, Kentucky, in August 2008. The ordination was under the auspices of the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests.  The Vatican’s response has been to excommunicate any woman who has the audacity to see herself as a priest equal to a male priest. You can purchase a copy from Amazon or by Kindle.

Here are two quotes to contemplate: “I permit no woman to teach or to have authority over men. She is to keep silent.” – Timothy 1, 2:12-13.  “If the patriarchy that dominates the church is not dismantled and women are not treated as equals, the church will continue to diminish and, eventually, die.” – Roy Bourgeois.

6] – A home in Baltimore is for sale on a dead-end street in the Lauraville neighborhood, with three bedrooms, and one bath. The yard backs into a field and then a forest. There is a serene and quiet setting with an abundance of wildlife. The owner will be asking a reasonable amount for the property but it will not be overpriced. Contact her by text only at 443 500 6733. On the text, leave your name and phone number, and she will get back to anyone that reaches out. 

7] – The Baltimore Ethical Society invites you on Sundays at 10:30 AM for a platform presentation. On Feb. 9, the Zoom presentation will be “Evolution Revolution.” The theory of evolution fundamentally changed western paradigms about the universe. No longer were human beings viewed as the pinnacle of life, divinely created as part of a master plan to serve an invisible, all-powerful creator. Suddenly we were the product of random mutations and interactions with the environment over thousands of years. Hugh Taft-Morales explores the wonder and humility produced by this revolution of thought.

 He serves as Leader of the Philadelphia Ethical Society and the Baltimore Ethical Society and is a member of the Ethical Action Committee of the American Ethical Union (AEU).  To receive a Zoom invitation, please email president@bmorethical.org

8] – Metro DC DSA [info@mdcdsa.org] endorsed Shayla Adams-Stafford, and socialists are organizing to elect a people’s champion to the Prince George’s County Council District 5 seat. Comrades will be canvassing for Shayla on Sat., Feb. 8 from 11 AM to 2 PM ET, starting from the Progressive Maryland Office, 4500 Forbes Blvd., Lanham 20706. Knock on doors until about 2 PM and meet up afterward to debrief. Chapter members and allies are invited to participate: hand warmers will be provided, and warm dress is strongly encouraged. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/feb-9-canvass-for-shayla-adams-stafford?link_id=73&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-january-31-2025&email_referrer=email_2609889&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-february-7-2025

 Shayla is a former Teachers Union shop steward, has led the fight on the school board for care not policing in our schools, and fought back against developers to get strong project labor agreements on public school projects. This race will decide the balance of power on a County Council split 5 – 5 between corporate developer interests and progressives. Establishment Democrats are opposing Shayla with everything they have.

9] –Doctors against Genocide [info@doctorsagainstgenocide.org] on Sun., Feb. 9 at noon ET are doing a webinar Genocide is a Public Health Emergency. Dr. Mary T Bassett, Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Professor of the Practice of Health and Human Rights FXB Center, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health will be the featured guest speaker this week. Register to attend or paste this link into your browser: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AgVZ72uMRCiMpMRXs39T7w?link_id=2&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-genocide-is-a-public-health-emergency&email_referrer=email_2611671&email_subject=genocide-is-a-public-health-emergency#/registration

10] –There is a Queer Palestinian film screening of No Pride in Genocide on Sun., Feb. 9 from 2 to 4:30 PM ET at Claudia Jones School at Dorothy I. Height/Benning Neighborhood Library, 3935 Benning Road NE, WDC 20019. All funds will be donated to families surviving genocide. Delve into the varied experiences of queer Palestinians and the concept of pink-washing during an afternoon of film and discussion. Focus on Palestinian art and cinema while supporting the art director and his family, who are currently displaced in Gaza. Ticket and merchandise sales will be donated. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/claudia-jones-school-and-filmistin-collective-no-pride-in-genocide-tickets-1221541035119?aff=oddtdtcreator

11] – On Sundays, Feb. 9 & 16 from 3 to 4 PM ET, there will be an Indivisible Baltimore Meeting. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/753640/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_closest

Meet at the Ovenbird Bakery, 3925 Gough St. Suite #2, Baltimore 21224. This is a "start-up" Indivisible group ready to take action against the Trump agenda. If you would like to order food or drink, please come early at 2:30 PM to order since the kitchen will close at 3 PM.

12] – Alan Minsky for Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] on Sun., Feb. 9 on 4 PM ET wants you to attend a Town Hall on How We Defeat Trump's Racist Backlash Against DEI. RSVP at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tceuhrzsvHdymeeZRwb-i7X50FJa-HMR4#/registration

Trump's Racist Backlash Requires a Stronger-than-ever Pushback. Time for Solidarity and Strategy. Turner will let you know about the call to boycott Target, due to its acquiescence to the MAGA movement, by dropping its DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) standards. The boycott is led by Sen. Turner's We Are Somebody organization. More broadly, Sen. Turner will discuss the necessity of building a powerful movement, four and a half years after the "summer of George Floyd," that can overwhelm and triumph over the reactionary racist backlash being led by the Trump administration. Also learn more about Sen. Turner's exciting new project with Dr. Cornel West, "Truth Time," and courtesy of YPDA (Young Progressive Democrats of America), you will learn about what's been called a Progressive Survival Guide to Super Bowl Sunday.  

13] – There is a weekly Pentagon Peace Vigil from 7 to 8 AM on Mondays, since 1987, outside the Pentagon Metro stop.  The next vigil is Feb. 10, and it is sponsored by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker.  Email artlaffin@hotmail.com or call 202-882-9649.  The vigil will be outside the Pentagon's south Metro entrance and in the designated "protest zone" behind bicycle fences across from the entrance to the Metro. 

By Metro, take Yellow Line and get out at the "Pentagon" stop. Do not go to the Pentagon City stop! Go up south escalators and turn left and walk across to protest area. By car from D.C. area, take 395 South and get off at Exit 8A-Pentagon South Parking. Take slight right onto S. Rotary Rd. at end of ramp and right on S. Fern St. Then take left onto Army Navy Dr. You can "pay to park" on Army Navy Dr.,  and there is meter parking one block on right on Eads St. Payment for both of these spots begins at 8 AM.  No cameras are allowed on Pentagon grounds. The restrooms are located inside Marriot Providence Inn on corner of S. Fern and Army Navy Dr.

14] – Join the virtual Distributed Texting Team, hosted by Chesapeake Climate Action Network / Action Fund on Mondays, 9 AM to 8 PM ET  from Feb. 10 to April 7. Join a team of volunteer texters! Every week on Mondays, you will get a texting request on the Discord channel so you can help by sending texts. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/746881/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_from_org

15] – Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] wants you to participate with the Grassroots Election Protection Coalition/ALLIANCE 4 GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY Zoom on Mon., Feb. 10 at 5 PM ET. Hear from leading activists, elected officials, and others committed to union organizing as well as cleaning up our elections and the environment, and other critically important issues. RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqfuygpjIiHtc20uIOxdeqYRiAicjSLWUc#/registration

To be continued

Donations can be sent to Max Obuszewski, Baltimore Nonviolence Center, and 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

Friday, February 7, 2025

Baltimore Activist Alert -- February 7 - 8, 2025

49] Peace vigil at White House – Feb. 7

50] Women in Black vigil – Feb. 7

51] AFSC Action Hour for ceasefire – Feb. 7

52] Workers Circle Feb. 7

53] Nearshore Farm Finance Act -- Feb. 7

54] NO DOGE – Feb. 7

55] Food and farming need help – Feb. 7

56] Canvass for a socialist – Feb. 8

57] Life after a second chance – Feb. 8

58] Tenants association meeting – Feb. 8

59] Support Fair Share plan – Feb. 8

60] Frontlines of a Massacre – Feb. 8

61] DSA Social – Feb. 8

62] Donations needed for the Silent Fallout project

63] Baltimore activist selling her home

64] Medical supplies are needed in Ukraine

65] Read Dave Eberhardt’s book "For All the Saints- a Protest Primer"

66] Tell JHU president to renounce nuclear weapons contracts

67] Do you need a doctor?

68] Donate books, videos, DVDs and records

69] Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil

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49] – There is a weekly vigil at the White House on Fridays from noon to 1 PM sponsored by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker.  Email artlaffin@hotmail.com or call 202-882-9649. 

50] – Every Friday from noon to 1 PM, Baltimore Women in Black vigil for peace with men and women who live in Roland Park. WIB invites all to join, and any peace sign is welcome, such as "Defuse Nuclear War."  The vigil takes place outside Roland Park Place at 830 West 40th Street and Elm Street. The VFP peace walkers will join he vigil. Parking is free at RPP or at the Rotunda across the street. Contact Ann Vinup at annvinup@gmail.com.

51] – The American Friends Service Committee holds an Action Hour for a Cease-fire Now every Friday at noon ET. Join AFSC staff to hear updates from Gaza. Then, take action by contacting elected officials and call for an immediate cease-fire and humanitarian access to Gaza. Our elected officials need to keep hearing from us. RSVP at https://afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-now?ms=EMA24EI1103&emci=17faec34-887a-ee11-b004-00224832eb73&emdi=9695a439-f87c-ee11-b004-00224832eb73&ceid=764241

52] – The Workers Circle [info@circle.org] hopes you will join in on Fri.,, Feb. 7 at noon ET for First Fridays for February to address some serious threats to our democracy.  History has proven that collective power is the foundation of change. When we come together, we sharpen our resolve and build the strength needed to push forward. This will be a community-based conversation about how to make an impact in this fight for our democracy.   RSVP at https://www.circle.org/events/first-fridaysfeb2025?link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-an-all-hands-on-deck-first-fridays&email_referrer=email_2609693&email_subject=an-all-hands-on-deck-first-fridays

53] – Maryland LCV [info@mdlcv.org] on Fri., Feb. 7 at noon ET need you to support both the Environmental and Farming Communities through the Nearshore Farm Finance Act. RSVP at https://www.mdlcv.org/event/friday-digest-the-nearshore-farm-finance-act?emci=f4edb8b2-43e2-ef11-88f8-0022482a97e9&emdi=ab2a6e74-69e2-ef11-88f8-0022482a97e9&ceid=578562

54] – Get involved with a DOGE and Elon protest organized for Indivisible on Fri., Feb. 7 from 4 to 5:45 PM ET. Bring a sign and join us on top of the I-95 overpass on Gorman Rd in Howard County. This event is to protest DOGE and Elon hijacking our government, support federal workers, and build community. Kids welcome. Stop by as long as you can.  https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/753832/

55] – Kathy Boylan [kathyboylan5@gmail.com] is inviting you on Fri., Feb. 7 at 7:30 PM to Clarification of Thought discussion at Dorothy Day Catholic Worker House, 503 Rock Creek Church Road NW, WDC 20010. The guest speaker, Alexis Baden-Mayer, Political Director of the Organic Consumers Association, will discuss the theme: "Get the Military-Pharmaceutical-Industrial Complex out of Food & Farming!" Alexis will explore the historical and ongoing connections between toxic pesticides, genetically engineered foods, chemical weapons, and corporate war-making.

56] – Metro DC DSA [info@mdcdsa.org] endorsed Shayla Adams-Stafford, and socialists are organizing to elect a people’s champion to the Prince George’s County Council District 5 seat. Comrades will be canvassing for Shayla on Sat., Feb. 8 from 11 AM to 2 PM ET, starting from the Progressive Maryland Office, 4500 Forbes Blvd., Lanham 20706. Knock on doors until about 2 PM and meet up afterward to debrief. Chapter members and allies are invited to participate: hand warmers will be provided, and warm dress is strongly encouraged. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/feb-8-canvass-for-shayla-adams-stafford?clear_id=true&link_id=13&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events-197&email_referrer=email_2605564&email_subject=nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events

 Shayla is a former Teachers Union shop steward, has led the fight on the school board for care not policing in our schools, and fought back against developers to get strong project labor agreements on public school projects. This race will decide the balance of power on a County Council split 5 – 5 between corporate developer interests and progressives. Establishment Democrats are opposing Shayla with everything they have.

57] – ACLU of Maryland [info@aclu-md.org] on Sat., Feb. 8 at 1 PM ET ‌ is hosting a‌ ‌premiere of a mini documentary, Life After a Second Chance, at Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E Pratt St. , Baltimore 21202. This is a series of stories surrounding six formerly incarcerated individuals and their families on the positive impacts they are making in their communities and the state of Maryland with their second chance. RSVP at https://action.aclu.org/webform/md-second-chance-premiere?initms_aff=md&initms_chan=eml&utm_medium=eml&initms=awr-na-sail-gradead-md-250205_event-civilliberties-na-affcampaign&utm_source=sail&utm_campaign=affcampaign&utm_content=awr-na-sail-gradead-md-250205_event-civilliberties-na-affcampaign&af=RA1%2BJp3N228aRV69knhQi6HdXOURCg1a8LjFy%2FqVNQ3Po1gpJ2TWtaez2njMlOuEAnWCHkgEsbpWshTz9SyXZHZ4ZBqwHCVVpKJ%2BZXlAWLY9SUg1qbRF6XQ%2FGofdGh0uIrE%2BgrtlRDoZHWCwwg1ZrXmTDTeoAx%2B%2B4iu8YWTWyXa4EoSg7nGmN8x6HStwNOnh&ms_aff=md&ms_chan=eml&ms=awr-na-sail-gradead-md-250205_event-civilliberties-na-affcampaign

58] –Get over to a Huntington Tenant Association general body meeting on Sat., Feb. 8 from 1to 2:30 PM ET at the Common Room/ Business Center, 801 Elmcroft Blvd., Rockville 20850. All Huntington at King Farm Residents are welcome to join the monthly meeting! It is also a great opportunity to meet and socialize with your neighbors! RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/752925/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

59] –Do Letter Writing to your legislators in support of the Fair Share Plan--fair taxation and no cuts to essential programs! You will get talking points and stamps for letters. This event is hosted by Be the Change Bmore on Sat., Feb. 8 from 2 to 4 PM ET at Stony Run Meeting House, 5116 N. Charles St., Baltimore 21210. Bring stationary to write letters or laptops or phones to send emails. Refreshments and good company will be provided! RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/751890

60] –Massachusetts Peace Action [info@masspeaceaction.org] on Sat., Feb. 8 at 2 PM ET will host an online discussion about Reporting from the Frontlines of the Massacre. RSVP at https://secure.everyaction.com/gDM2y5wJU0yeJcx2oUGm5Q2

 Haggai Matar will talk about the latest events in the Israeli onslaught in Gaza, the chances for a ceasefire, Israel’s campaigns in Lebanon and Syria and the push for attacking Iran. We will also discuss the overall climate among Jewish Israelis for relations with the Palestinians, the future of the country, and the role of the media in all of this. Matar is an award-winning Israeli journalist and political activist, and the executive director of +972 Magazine, which is an independent, online, nonprofit media outlet run by a group of Palestinian and Israeli journalists, founded in 2010.  He is a conscientious objector who refused to serve in the Israeli army back in 2002, and spent two years in prison.

61] – Get over to a DSA Branch Social - Prince George's County on Sat., Feb. 8 from 4 to 7 PM ET at the Three Brothers Italian Restaurant, 4521 Kenilworth Ave., Bladensburg 20710 US. Come and enjoy delicious pizza, drinks, and good company to connect with your fellow comrades and discuss upcoming events and campaigns. This is a casual and relaxed event open to all members and their friends. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/february-branch-social-prince-georges-county?clear_id=true&link_id=14&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events-197&email_referrer=email_2605564&email_subject=nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events

62] – Hideaki Ito [silentfalloutproject.org@gmail.com] wants to give you an update about the Silent Fallout Project. It has been more than five months since Silent Fallout was screened in Baltimore. He wants to express his sincere gratitude to all who supported the project during its US tour and hosted screenings. The film was shown in 20 locations over 43 days to over 600 people. The film aims to raise awareness about the reality of radiation contamination across the American continent and how many Americans are unknowingly exposed. It helps people understand that they are impacted by this issue and then use the US as a starting point to spark a global conversation about radiation.

Currently, the project is facing a deficit of $100K, and its future is uncertain. However, Ito is determined to raise funds and continue its activities. In 2025, which marks the 80th year since the birth of the atomic bomb, there is a plan to embark on a European screening tour, produce a new film, conduct a second US tour, and host a large-scale event on August 6th. Make a donation at https://www.silentfalloutproject.org/donation

63]A home in Baltimore is for sale on a dead-end street in the Lauraville neighborhood, with three bedrooms, and one bath. The yard backs into a field and then a forest. There is a serene and quiet setting with an abundance of wildlife. The owner will be asking a reasonable amount for the property but it will not be overpriced. Contact her by text only at 443 500 6733. On the text, leave your name and phone number, and she will get back to anyone that reaches out. 

64] -- If you are able to donate any kind of surplus medical supplies for field hospitals in eastern Ukraine, please email Brendan.walls@seaseton.org or call 410-721-70 x231.  There is a colleague whose father is a medic on the front line. One container is shipped every month to the Donbass region. Donations can be picked up in Baltimore and Columbia every Thursday, and on other days in Annapolis and Crofton.

65] – David Eberhardt was a member of the Baltimore Four with Father Philip Berrigan, Tom Lewis and Rev. James Mengel.  The group poured blood on draft files on October 27, 1967.  They would be convicted and sentenced to prison.

He has written a book "For All the Saints- a Protest Primer"- documenting the Baltimore Four action and many others up to and including the most recent Plowshares action – Kings Bay Plowshares 7.  Dave printed new copies of For All the Saints, a Protest Primer- 250+ pp w photos-therefore #'s 351-400 making it o so collectable with two Berrigan book reviews added. The books are signed, and the price remains $25. Will send free if need be- he is not in it for the money! If you want one, send him a check, or contact Dave Eberhardt, 4 Hadley Square North, Baltimore, MD 21218 by email at 1941mireille@gmail.com

66] -- This is A PLEA TO CONVINCE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY TO OBEY INTERNATIONAL LAW. The world reached a historic milestone on January 22, 2021: The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons [TPNW] entered into force and become binding international law -- https://www.icanw.org/the_treaty.

Prevent Nuclear War/Maryland has called attention to the growing danger of nuclear war and the outrageous $1.7 trillion dollars we are spending to upgrade the nuclear arsenal. On July 18, 2017, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, a U.S. Navy - affiliated research center received a seven-year, $92 million contract to continue its systems engineering and research-and-development services for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. Help convince JHU to renounce nuclear weapons contracts. Contact the president, Ron Daniels, to urge him to reject all nuclear weapons contracts: Office of the President, 242 Garland Hall, The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Maryland 21218.  Call his office at (410) 516-8068 or email president@jhu.edu.

67] – Yousef Zarbalian [yzarbali@gmail.com] started his own medical practice in December before the pandemic hit. It is called East-West Medicine and Rheumatology, and its website is EastWestMD.com.  Yousef is licensed in Maryland and Virginia. He is doing primary care as well as rheumatologic care (focusing on joint problems and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and sjogren's).  He is offering telemedicine visits, and he has very reasonable rates for uninsured individuals.  He makes use of herbs (which can be sent directly to patients from the herbal dispensary) as well as prescribing medications to their local pharmacy if needed.  

68] -- If you would like to get rid of books, videos, DVDs, records, tarps and table cloths, contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at comcast.net.

69] -- A Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil takes place every day in Lafayette Park, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 24 hours a day, since June 3, 1981. Go to http://prop1.org; call 202-682-4282.

Donations can be sent to Max Obuszewski, Baltimore Nonviolence Center, and 431 Notre Dame Lane, Apt. 206, Baltimore, MD 21212.  Ph: 410-323-1607; Email: mobuszewski2001 [at] comcast.net. Go to http://baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com/.

“One is called to live nonviolently, even if the change one works for seems impossible. It may or may not be possible to turn the US around through nonviolent revolution. But one thing favors such an attempt: the total inability of violence to change anything for the better" - Daniel Berrigan

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Baltimore Activist Alert -- February 6 - 11, 2025

40] Power Half-Hour for Gaza – Feb. 6 – 7 & 10 - 11

41] Ready to Lead – Feb. 6

42] Celebrate Shore Progress Feb. 6

43] Social housing meeting – Feb. 6

44] Report back on Cuba – Feb. 6

45] DSA Electoral Monthly Social – Feb. 6

46] IfNotNow meeting -- Feb. 6

47] What’s up with Peace Corps? – Feb. 6

48] PDA meeting – Feb. 6

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40] – Jewish Voice for Peace is doing a Power Half-Hour for Gaza: Channel grief & outrage into action to stop a genocide.  A year into the genocide in Gaza, we are overwhelmed with sorrow and rage. There are no words to describe the devastating pain of the past year in which the Israeli military has killed over 44,000 Palestinians in Gaza, including more than 17,000 children. The International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court have both declared that Israel must stop the genocidal acts being committed on the Palestinian people. And the U.S. government is actively supporting the Israeli military as it wreaks devastation on the over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza. JVP continues to come together as a political community in its daily half-hour to take action, Monday through Friday, for the past year. Join in and take collective action to demand an arms embargo to Israel, immediate end to the genocide, a lasting ceasefire and an end to Israeli siege, apartheid, occupation, and oppression of Palestinians and Lebanon. All are welcome. All are needed. Get involved at 3 PM ET on Thurs., Feb. 6, Fri., Feb. 7, Mon., Feb. 10 & Tues., Feb. 11.  Visit https://jvp-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Un0Lupy1SFObVVXJaZO5UQ?_x_zm_rtaid=8L0JUS3pQkenMGtx9ha3mQ.1732760660364.03949df73aedc7035fc618f76c52fc75&_x_zm_rhtaid=249#/registration

41] – Ready to Lead? Join the Maryland People’s Leadership Institute (MPLI) virtual info session on Thurs., Feb. 6 at 6 PM ET. Are you thinking about running for office or managing a campaign? Learn more about this transformative program. MPLI trains leaders ready to fight for economic, racial, health, and environmental justice. This session is your chance to ask questions and discover how MPLI can help you make a difference. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/751295/?emci=5de4d3ac-f4dc-ef11-88f8-0022482a9579&emdi=0a07c87d-fedc-ef11-88f8-0022482a9579&ceid=136680

 MPLI, sponsored by Progressive Maryland, is a program dedicated to recruiting, training, and supporting community leaders who are committed to advancing racial, social, economic, and environmental justice. This session is your chance to learn more about the program and how it can help you turn your vision for change into reality. Lev Hirschhorn, Director of Organizing, will be on hand to answer your questions about the application process, the training sessions, and what you can expect as part of the program. You may also have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions to former MPLI graduates who have gone on to make an impact in their communities. Applications for MPLI are due by February 28, 2025.

42] –Jared Schablein [admin@lowershoreprogressives.com] is inviting you on Thurs., Feb. 6 at 6:30 PM to a celebration of Shore Progress.  For 8 years, Shore Progress has stood up for the Eastern Shore - advocating for fairer policies, fighting for working families, and building a stronger community. If you believe in lifting up the communities and creating a brighter future for the Shore. To join 'Pours for Progress,' tickets are $10 and these funds provide advocacy resources to Shore communities. RSVP at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/pours-for-progress

43] – On Thurs., Feb. 6 at 6 PM ET, join a Social Housing biweekly organizing meeting. Email social.housing.wg@gmail.com RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/february-6-2025-social-housing-organizing-meeting?clear_id=true&link_id=43&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events-195&email_referrer=email_2590813&email_subject=nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events

 Learn about its latest activities, what is planned for the future, and how to get involved. The group seeks to educate Metro DC DSA chapter members and the general public about social housing and to facilitate collective action in support of the passage and implementation of the Green New Deal for Housing Amendment Act. The legislation proposes to create mixed-income, district-owned housing with market rate units that subsidize a larger number of affordable units. It's a pioneering approach that deepens affordability, invests surplus funds into the creation of more social housing, and locks-in financial sustainability. The bill also includes climate and labor standards and elected tenant boards with oversight over building management. This event is open to both DSA Members and supporters.

44] – On Thurs., Feb. 6 at 7 PM ET, check out From Cuba with Love: Report back from Cuba Delegation 2025.  Join the Report Back from the 8-day educational delegation to Cuba where they experienced first-hand how the United States' six-decades-long financial, economic and commercial warfare against Cuba, is impacting the daily life of families and communities. The United States' six-decades-long financial, economic and commercial warfare against Cuba, is impacting the daily life of families and communities. They met artists, organizers, educators, doctors, religious leaders and more who all had a shared love of Cuban culture, education and art and a unique perspective on the current economic situation and political climate of Cuba. CODEPINK members will recap these stories as well as their own experiences and how our political, economic and social lives here in the U.S. have a direct impact on the Cuban people. RSVP at https://www.codepink.org/cubareportback?utm_campaign=febrary_news&utm_medium=email&utm_source=codepink

45] –  Join the Northern Virginia DSA Electoral Monthly Social on Thurs., Feb. 6 at 7 PM ET at Bike Lane Brewing & Café, 11150 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190. Talk all things politics, anyone and everyone is welcome to attend. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/nova-electoral-february-monthly-social/?clear_id=true&link_id=94&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events-195&email_referrer=email_2590813&email_subject=nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events

Join to talk about local, statewide, regional, and federal politics! Or just come to listen and ask questions! Call 724-705-4725.

46] – On Thurs., Feb. 6 from 7 to 8:30 PM, the IfNotNow Baltimore chapter will meet virtually. Come together to process with community, organize, and take action. The Zoom link will be sent upon RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/746061/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_closest

47] -- National Peace Corps Association [news@peacecorpsconnect.org] is inviting you to a virtual Community Town Hall meeting and an important update on the Peace Corps on Thurs., Feb. 6 at 8 PM ET.  NPCA is receiving a lot of questions about the executive orders and their impact on Peace Corps, and is closely monitoring developments and will share any available information with you. The group wants to hear from you, and wants to know how the executive orders are impacting our community. Register at https://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/events/npca-virtual-town-hall-february-6-2025/?utm_source=National+Peace+Corps+Association+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=225e7608a9-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_03_03_04_55_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_be0534d28a-225e7608a9-120104225&mc_cid=225e7608a9&mc_eid=26fdc88158

48] -- Mike Fox for Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] on Thurs., Feb. 6 at 9 PM ET wants you to know about Building the Resistance and Winning Special Elections on this Campaign to Victory Call. Want some good news in these dark times? Join a Campaign to Victory Team call. Identify where we're succeeding, how we build upon that, and how we bring in not only a big victory in FL-06 in the primary on January 28, but in other early year Special Elections. Discuss what we all can do to make a real difference with just an hour here or there. Register and the machine will send you your secure link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcuGgrDItHdeYV7F9QQsruFMypvcMt5Fc#/registration

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