Action Alerts
Thursday, July 28, 12noon, on-line event requires advance registration
Learn about Voter Activation Network and Action Network!
As community organizations and organizers, we have many tools at our disposal. Using field tools for “issue organizing” can maximize the effort of your organizational goals, outreach, and campaign strategy. We are excited to have our Data and Digital Director, Adam Parsons, walk us through powerful field tools like “Reach,” “VAN [Voter Activation Network]” and “Action Network,” and talk about how to integrate them with text messaging and phone banks into community and issue organizing programs.
Note: this is a repeat of a training we ran in April; if you attended that one, you won’t need this one!
About the Trainer
Adam Parsons is the Data and Digital Director for Ohio Voice and assists partners with VAN [Voter Activation Network] administration, campaign planning and analysis, and digital outreach tools and methods. His background includes grassroots campaign infrastructure, volunteer management, and social media planning and advertising.
Sunday, July 31st, from 10 AM to 5 PM
Entrance to the State Fair (at the Ohio State Fairgrounds) off I-71 at the 17th Street Exit
Informational picket.
Tuesday, July 26, 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join a fishbowl conversation with Ohio policy experts and community leaders to talk about life in a post-Roe Ohio.
Experts will be joining the conversation from Ohio Fair Courts Alliance, Equality Ohio, Faith Choice Ohio, Case Western Reserve Law School, plus Dr. Anita Somani, a practicing OBGYN.
We will discuss the connection between the courts, your rights, and gerrymandering; interfaith messaging and fairness; the law/impact of the Ohio Supreme Court; civil rights; and more.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by Common Cause Ohio, Faith Choice Ohio, Ohio Voice, and Fair Districts Coalition.
Tuesday, July 26, 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join a fishbowl conversation with Ohio policy experts and community leaders to talk about life in a post-Roe Ohio.
Experts will be joining the conversation from Ohio Fair Courts Alliance, Equality Ohio, Faith Choice Ohio, Case Western Reserve Law School, plus Dr. Anita Somani, a practicing OBGYN.
We will discuss the connection between the courts, your rights, and gerrymandering; interfaith messaging and fairness; the law/impact of the Ohio Supreme Court; civil rights; and more.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by Common Cause Ohio, Faith Choice Ohio, Ohio Voice, and Fair Districts Coalition.
As people around the world take to the streets to protest against human rights violations such as police brutality and restrictions on reproductive rights, they’re frequently met with violent crackdowns by law enforcement firing tear gas and other crowd-control weapons.
Deceptively known as “less-lethal,” these weapons can cause severe injuries and even death when used with excessive force. PHR has conducted numerous investigations into governments’ disproportionate and indiscriminate use of CCWs and other forms of excessive force in many countries, including in the United States during nationwide protests for racial justice after the May 2020 police killing of George Floyd.
Crowd-control weapons can cause serious injury, disability, and even death. That’s why it’s so critical that you and your family, loved ones, and community members know what to prepare for, what precautions to take, and how to treat tear gas and other chemical irritants (e.g., pepper spray) before participating in any rally or demonstration.
On July 18th at noon, Ohioans will gather in three cities - Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland - for a Day of Hope.
The three events will take place on the anniversary of the last person to be executed in Ohio (Robert Van Hook, July 18, 2018) and will include a call on state leaders to end the death penalty.
“We’re hopeful that Ohio has seen its last execution. Death penalty repeal has bipartisan support in the legislature and we’re confident that we will see an end to this system in the near future,” said Hannah Kubbins, executive director of Ohioans to Stop Executions (OTSE).
The events will take place at 12 pm, noon, at the following locations:
Cincinnati: Fountain Square (520 Vine Street)Cleveland: Willard Park (NW corner of East 9th Street and Lakeside Avenue)Columbus: The Statehouse (1 Capitol Square)In Columbus, speakers will include:
Saturday, July 16, 12noon, Ohio Statehouse
Join the nationwide March for Trans Justice on Saturday, July 16. Ohio rallies will take place in Akron, Bowling Green, Cincinnati, Columbus, Delaware, and more, beginning at 12noon. Signs and clothing with supportive messaging are encouraged! Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring your own portable chair if you would like to sit during the event.
Friday, July 15, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
In January 2022, Intel announced plans to build the largest semiconductor chip manufacturing facility ever built in New Albany, Ohio. The initial investment of $20 billion is the largest single private-sector investment in Ohio history. This initial phase is expected to employ not only Intel staff but construction and service industry workers. This development raises questions over the lasting impacts this facility will have on Ohio. Where will these new employees come from and where will they live? What are the long-lasting impacts on our water and energy resources? What kinds of transportation infrastructure investments should we make to protect our quality of life? How will this affect Ohio’s economic future? This summer, CURA brings together industry experts, researchers, and government leaders for four online-only webinars to discuss these topics and more!
This panel discussion will be moderated by Harvey Miller.
Development Panelists:
Thursday, July 14, 3-6pm
925 Mt Vernon Ave., corner of 17th.
Free parking is located across from the market.
Our theme: Sharing the Wealth refers to the wealth of the land and the community. BGM@MPACC reserves space for Ohio farmers/growers, as well as cottage food operations and small processors that source ingredients locally and local craft artisans.
The market encourages the following: developing and niche farmers; farmers/urban gardeners practicing organic farming methods and season extension; producers that source locally; community gardens and producers eager to educate consumers about their products.
Wednesday, July 13, 1:30pm, this event will be livestreamed on the PUCO YouTube channel.
Join us in watching and live tweeting the public meeting and help hold AEP and PJM accountable!
RSVP for this event by using this link.
PUCO Press Release
PUCO schedules power outage review for July 13
COLUMBUS, OHIO (June 29, 2022) The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) announced today that officials with AEP Ohio, AEP Transmission, and PJM Interconnection will appear before the Commission on July 13 to discuss this month’s electric power outages.
“The PUCO’s mission is to assure access to reliable utility services. Consistent with our mission, the PUCO will conduct a review of the outages, why and where the outages occurred, the impact on vulnerable populations, communication efforts, the decision-making surrounding the forced outages, the timeline of events, and what can be done to better protect or assist consumers in the future,” stated PUCO Chair Jenifer French.