Originally, the Lithuanian paper “Varpas” was a call to arms for Lithuanians to engage in the revival of Lithuania. Baltivist Bells takes its inspiration and is ringing the bells for Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian-Americans, and our friends to protect our motherlands.
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Victory: Anti-Corruption
A relatively small victory compared with the other victories in December, it is still worth noting the victory on anti-corruption efforts with the passage of
Victory: Countering Disinformation
The U.S. is taking concrete steps to combat disinformation with the passage of the defense authorization act – N.D.A.A. (S. 1790) The law provides the
Victory: Military Assistance
Military support from the U.S. to the Baltics has increased with the passage of the defense authorization act – N.D.A.A. (S. 1790) Take a look
Victory: Energy Security/Sanctions
On the same exact day that a major bill imposing sanctions on companies helping on the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, Allseas Group
Baltivist Bells Fall 2019
Thank you for reading the first Baltivist Bells post! Baltivist Bells will be about two things: Easy, yet effective political actions Timely and digestable updates
Baltic Advocacy Day Preparation
Express interest in the next advocacy day or if you’d like help setting up an advocacy day at home. Images from Baltic advocacy day –
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About
In 1889, when Lithuanian press had been banned in Lithuania, Varpas was published by patriots who lived outside Lithuania. The published paper would be smuggled into Lithuania.
The name “Varpas” means bell, which implies that the paper was a call for Lithuanians – giving significance to the paper’s importance in producing a national identity for Lithuanians.
The paper would become the first to publish Tautiška Giesmė, which would become the Lithuanian national anthem.
Tegul tavo vaikai eina
May Your Children Walk
Vien takais dorybės
Only In the path of righteousness
Tegul dirba Tavo naudai
May they strive for your betterment
Ir žmonių gėrybei
and for the good of humanity
Baltivist Bells is named as an homage to the influential periodical. Here’s to our community working together for the betterment of our motherlands and for all people.
