Action Alerts
Saturday, August 18, 1-3pm, N. High St. and W. North Broadway [northwest corner]
Join us on Saturday, August 28, from 1pm to 3pm, at the intersection of North High St. and North Broadway [northwest corner] for a “Justice for All Rally.”
On this anniversary of Martin Luther King’s iconic March on Washington, we welcome the participation of all justice groups at our Rally here in Columbus!
We are highlighting the intersections of all six pillars of justice: Social, Environmental, Political, Economic, Racial, and International. This includes the need to pass S.B. 1, the “For the People Act,” and S.B. 4, the “John Lewis Voting Rights Act.” Time is running out for Congress to pass these and other critical bills, such as the budget and infrastructure bills, that continue to bend the arc of justice.
The Columbus event is part of a statewide “Justice for All” day of action along U.S. Rte. 42 from Cincinnati to Cleveland. It is also a sister event to the “March On for Voting Rights” event in Washington, D.C.
Co-sponsoring groups for this event include the following.
Friday, August 27 9pm Eastern time
Should peace advocates be apologetic for the unfolding disaster in Afghanistan?
Events in Afghanistan have been moving quickly since the U.S. announced it would withdraw by September 11th, 2021. Each new day seems to bring news of another city taken by the Taliban. At the salon on Friday, August 27th, David Swanson of World BEYOND War will provide some background into the U.S. invasion and subsequent occupation of Afghanistan, and will lead a discussion of the following questions: What should have been done for the past 20 years and what should be done now? Are the alternatives really horrible suffering or more war? What other possibilities once existed, and what still exist today?
Thursday, August 26, 7pm, Tuttle Park, 240 W. Oakland Ave.
The morbid symptoms of capitalism stretch over the entirety of the world. The pandemic, war, imperialism, homelessness, unemployment, racism, sexism, and all of the ills of the current order dominate our lives. But there is an end if we make it. Join Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists to discuss how we can organize for a new world based on solidarity and socialism — the cure is in our hands if we fight for it.
We will outline the principles and organizing methods of our group, so this will be a good first meeting for anyone interested in getting involved in socialist organizing.
We will be meeting outside at the park, weather permitting. A folding chair or towel may be useful for seating.
Hosted by Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists.
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We warmly invite you to actively participate in an unprecedented gathering of progressive economic and social justice leaders, healthcare experts, community organizers, voting rights advocates, climate and green jobs activists at the Inaugural National Justice Roundtable, Monday, August 30th, from 1pm to 5pm EST, 10am-2pm Pacific Standard Time. (see list of speakers and participants below).
Due to the very dangerous Covid-19 Delta Variant, the NJR will be broadcast via zoom and radio for those who prefer to participate at the Summit on-line.
The legendary Dolores Huerta, one of the founders of the Farm Workers Union, Rudy Arredondo, President of the National Latino Farmers and Ranchers Trade Association, and Reverend Graylan Hagler are the Senior Advisors of the National Justice Roundtable.
Monday, August 23, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
This month marks the one-year anniversary of our all-volunteer team having founded Ohio’s first and only nonpartisan nonprofit for #RankedChoiceVoting. Join us to keep building support to give voters more choice, more voice, and more freedom!
Use this link to learn more about Ranked Choice Voting and why we need it in Ohio.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by Rank the Vote Ohio.
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Saturday, August 21, 1-2pm, Ohio Statehouse
• Protect a Woman’s Right to Choose
• Climate Justice
• Black Lives Matter
• Housing for All
• LGBTQIA+ Rights
• Voting Rights
• Healthcare is a human right
• Worker’s Rights
• Pay Us What We Deserve
• Peace
Hosted by Morgan Harper [candidate for U.S. Senate].
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Meeting Friday, Aug 20, at NOON!
We need as many Ohioans as possible to attend the series of ten field hearings during the week of August 23. Participation in public hearings is our most important opportunity to end partisan gerrymandering by putting pressure on the official mapmakers!
Fair Districts is providing ONE LAST MEETING to inform you of the latest logistical info* and provide tips for effective testimony this Friday, August 20, at NOON!
Thursday, August 19, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
This workshop is open to anyone who wants to learn about methods and tools for communicating effectively with Ohio State Legislators via social media, email, phone, at hearings, and in face-to-face meetings. This webinar is a lead-in to the September 22 #StatehouseStomp day of legislative visits and rally focused on stopping the Ohio anti-protest bills. This webinar is led by Rev Joan VanBecelaere, Larry Bresler, and guests.
Please use this link to register in advance for this meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.