Baltimore Activist Alert -- March 5 -- 26, 2025

35] Prayer service – March 5

36] Capitol Witness – March 5, 12, 19 & 26

37] Ratify the TPNW – March 5

38] Promoting the TPNW – March 5

39] Permaculture gardens – March 5

40] Power Half-Hour for Gaza – March 5, 6, 10 & 11

41] Tech oligarchy – March 5

42] Join DSA – March 5

43] Risks of Liquefied Natural Gas – March 6

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35] –Judy Coode, Pax Christi USA [jcoode-paxchristiusa.org@shared1.ccsend.com] reminds you that Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5. Pax Christi will be on the grounds of the US Capitol for a brief prayer service and distribution of ashes, starting at 9 AM. Pray for those suffering in Gaza and in other war-torn areas, for immigrants and asylum seekers, for progress in the work for nuclear abolition, and more. Find the prayer vigil near the corner of First Street and Constitution Avenue, NE.

36] – Adam Russell Taylor, Sojourners [sojourners@sojo.net] on Wed., March 5 at noon is inviting you to join a Capitol Witness to speak truth to power!  Sojourners, the Washington Interfaith Staff Community (WICS), and dozens of other partners invite you to join the launch of a Faithful Wednesday Witness, a weekly multi-faith vigil at the U.S. Capitol. The first gathering is at the Senate East Front, Grassy Area 8 (bounded by Constitution Ave. NE, First St NE, Northeast Dr. and the East Front Plaza). Vigils will continue every Wednesday throughout March—12, 19 & 26. Our nation faces an escalating constitutional crisis fueled by the Trump administration’s overreach and unconstitutional actions. A lack of leadership in Congress has allowed this crisis to grow, as it cedes its role as a co-equal branch of government. The faith community has a unique opportunity to raise a prophetic and pastoral call, urging Congressional leaders to act. These nonpartisan vigils will remain nonpartisan while speaking truth to power, highlighting what’s at stake and the communities already affected. They will feature faith leaders from diverse traditions offering inspirational prayers, reflections, and calls to faithful action. RSVP at https://act.sojo.net/page/79871/survey/1?ea.tracking.id=email

37] –The Atlantic Life Community and a Coalition of Peace Groups on Wed., March 5 at noon will urge the United States to sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).  They will gather at the United States Mission to the United Nations, 799 United Nations Plaza, NY, NY 10017.  The risk of nuclear weapons being detonated intentionally or unintentionally has never been greater since the U.S. initiated nuclear warfare against Japan in August 1945. Contact Steve Baggarly of the Atlantic Life Community at williamsbaggarly@gmail.com or 757-469-6239

38] – Join Strategies for in the US Congress on Wed., March 5 from 1:30 to 2:30 PM ET. Contact Timmon, Warheads to Windmills [timmon@warheadstowindmills.org]. Register for the webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yCszQ_4hQcyOr2ATCdoh_w#/registration

39] – Green America [webster@greenamerica.org] wants you to know about a webinar Permaculture Gardens: the 10 forgotten steps of organic gardening on Wed., March 5 at 2 PM ET. This exclusive permaculture masterclass will feature Nicky Schauder of Permaculture Gardens! RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3117386090998/WN_SmXLtRURRQCoRZrhqjXoFA#/registration

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 Wed., March 5, Thurs., March 6, Mon., March 10 & Tues., March 11. Visit https://jvp-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Un0Lupy1SFObVVXJaZO5UQ?_x_zm_rtaid=8L0JUS3pQkenMGtx9ha3mQ.1732760660364.03949df73aedc7035fc618f76c52fc75&_x_zm_rhtaid=249#/registration

41] – MediaJustice [info@mediajustice.org] on Wed., March 5 at 6 PM ET indicated there will be a discussion about The Tech Broligarchy. This political education series is aimed to expose and resist the Tech Broligarchy in Trump’s first 100 days every other Wednesday. The next event What is happening with the TikTok Ban? will take place on March 19. Register at https://mediajustice.zoom.us/webinar/register/9817386973911/WN_piTafZEaQ3CzljIl5wypbQ#/registration

42] –Get over to Why You Should Join DSA: New Member Orientation on Wed., March 5 from 7 to 8 PM ET at the MLK Library, Room 401-D, 901 G St. NW, WDC 20001. This is a new member orientation. Curious about DSA? Thinking about joining but want to hear more info first? Attended a few of the events and ready become a member? Already a member and want to get more involved?  You'll learn about DSA, what is done, and how you can get involved in the fight for a brighter future. Get an outline of the chapter's structure and campaigns, working groups, and branches. This chapter covers the DMV area, including the district, Northern Virginia, and Montgomery County and Prince George's County in Maryland. This event is open to both DSA members and supporters. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/why-you-should-join-dsa-new-member-orientation-153?clear_id=true&link_id=36&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

43] – Stop the Money Pipeline [info@stopthemoneypipeline.com] on Thurs., March 6 at 8 PM to learn the risks of liquefied natural gas. RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fGE0UFBjTiqagz8Yn9nb1g#/registration?link_id=1&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-join-the-fight-against-lng-expansion-rsvp-for-our-webinar-36&email_referrer=email_2631390&email_subject=join-the-fight-against-lng-expansion-rsvp-for-our-webinar-36

Japan is the largest financier of LNG projects around the world.  What is going on with the Mad Dash for Gas: Japan’s Role in the Gulf South LNG Expansion?  LNG is a huge climate risk, because methane gas has more than 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide over the first 20 years after it reaches the atmosphere.

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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