Action Alerts
Ohio House Bill 434 would have massive ramifications, creating a new Ohio government nuclear authority that would not be subject to public oversight. The bill would preclude public involvement or oversight of its funding or the use, transport, accidents, spills and radioactive waste from nuclear research and development. It is written by and for one small company, eGeneration of Cleveland. It is being heard now in the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
TAKE ACTION! Call Rep. Jason Stephens, chair of the committee, at (614) 466-1366 and tell him NO to House Bill 434. See the Ohio Nuclear Free Network’s 23 talking points against the bill here.
Saturday, February 12, 7-8:30pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83906590837
Meeting ID: 839 06
Since we aren't getting together in person, we can gather for a couple of hours on the second Saturday night.
This event will feature the following:
Adrienne Hood, activist,
Rev. Susan Smith, Ohio Poor People’s Campaign and Crazy Faith Ministries,
Micharl Aaron, Driving Park neighborhood activist,
and more!
A question-and-answer period will be included.
If you have any announcements for the progressive community, contact us at 614-253-2571 or at <colsfreepress@gmail.com>.
Thursday, February 10, 2022, 7:00 PM
A major Wendy’s Boycott mobilization on April 2 will bring the fight for farmworkers’ fundamental human rights to Palm Beach, hometown of Wendy’s Board Chair Nelson Peltz and the company’s largest shareholder Trian Partners. RSVP here to learn more about how you can support the action!
Wednesday 2/9 at 7pm
Presentation from the Ohio Department of Commerce, Wage and Hour Division.
Monday, February 7, 9:30-11am, on-line event requires advance registration
The world is watching closely as Ukraine confronts the threat of escalating Russian aggression. The Ukrainian people are often overlooked by the latest headlines, despite decades of working to build an inclusive, democratic, and peaceful society.
This event aims to elevate the voices of Ukrainian women who are working on the frontlines and at the highest policy levels to promote peace. These leaders will share their urgent calls for maximum efforts by the international community to support their security.
Featuring:
• Olha Stefanishyna, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine
• Ambassador Bill Taylor, Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine; Vice President, Russia and Europe, United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
• Olena Suslova, Gender Expert; Chair of the Board and Founder, Women’s Information Consultative Center, Ukraine
Monday, February 7, 1-2:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
This event will be an insightful and intimate panel discussion with four notable African-American individuals who found their success path in the Transportation Industry.
Speakers
• Shannetta Griffin, P.E., Associate Administrator of Airports, Federal Aviation Administration
• Jack Marchbanks, Ph.D., Director, Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)
• Amy Hall, President, Ebony Construction Co.
• Tajudeen Bakare, P.E., M. ASCE, Principal / Chief Bridge Engineer / Regional Structures Transportation Manager, CT Consultants, Inc.
Moderator
• Ralonda Hampton, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement Officer, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC)
RSVP for this event by using this link.
People who ban books are rarely on the right side of history.
Yet, Republican extremists across the country are using lies about Critical Race Theory to ban important lessons and books written by Black authors from our public schools.
Our children deserve to have the tools they need to think critically and act with compassion.
Send an email to your legislators: Ohioans won't accept right-wing extremism! Oppose the bans!
Friday, February 4, 7:30-9pm, this event will be live-streamed on “Facebook Live”
Serious love songs, humorous trivia questions, and surprises will highlight the 13th annual Valentines concert by Bill Cohen and friends from 7:30pm to 9pm on Friday, February 4.
With guitar and piano, Bill will sing favorites from the 1940s through the 1980s, made famous by John Denver, the Everly Brothers, Sam Cooke, Bette Midler, James Taylor, Bing Crosby, the Shirelles, the Eagles, the Beatles, Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, and others.
While the songs will reflect the ecstasy, warmth, heartache, and pain that love can bring, there will be a lighter side too, as Bill poses trivia questions about famous and infamous couples and love songs throughout the decades.
The online concert is free, but if you appreciate the music, memories, and fun, we’ll welcome donations to help produce the upcoming Central Ohio Folk Festival in May.
Friday, February 4, 2022, 12:00 PM