Action Alerts
From Ohioans Against Gun Violence
Monday, November 16 and 23, 2020, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Sunday, November 15, 3pm, Ohio Statehouse
Facebook Event
Due to recent shifts in our Supreme Court, the protections currently in place for marriage equality have been put into question. Our request is for state legislature to provide marriage equality protections for LGBTQ+ individuals on a state level in Ohio.
Now is our time to step up to the plate and show the unshakable perseverance of the LGBTQ+ community. Our voices matter and we will be heard. Join the movement, your voice could be the difference.
Hosted by Shane Teegan and Kyle Rubin.
Join us ONLINE for the Free Press Second Saturday Cyber-Salon
Saturday, November 14 from 7:00-8:00PM EST
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83906590837
Meeting ID: 839 0659 0837
The election is over (we think). But there are still a lot of questions and there's a lot of analyzing going on.
Speakers:
Dr. Bob Fitrakis, Free Press Editor, political scientist and
Dr. Marilyn Howard, historian, Black Studies professor, author
will discuss the general atmosphere in the country now, racism, election integrity concerns and hopes for the future.
Jasmine Ayres will discuss the Columbus Civilian Review Board workgroup.
Q & A included.
If you have any announcements for the progressive community, contact us:
614-253-2571
colsfreepress@gmail.com
Friday, November 13, 2020, 1:00 - 2:00 PM.
COMPAS panel: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic has largely been carried out through executive and administrative orders. Is this an appropriate way to make public policy? Under what circumstances can the use of emergency powers be justified in a democracy? What limits should be placed on those powers, and how should those limits be enforced? This event will be held online via Zoom. All are welcome to attend, but registration is required. OSU Center for Ethics and Human Values. More information and registration here.
Tuesday, November 10, 1-2:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Facebook Event
What would a public bank option do for Columbus?
The Public Banking Institute, with Ohio sponsors and advocates, invites you to explore and learn about the Public Banking Movement.
When investments from private banks do not meet critical needs in our community for affordable housing, for green infrastructure projects, or provide adequate credit for small retail businesses, the growing market for local food systems, renewable energy, and more, the public bank option is an alternative that is being explored in states and cities nationwide.
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the profound injustice at the core of so many of our economic institutions. The need for a municipal public bank, mission-driven to invest in public priorities, offers many potential benefits.
Join us for an introduction to public banking. There will be plenty of time to ask questions of Ohio advocates as well as a seasoned expert from the Public Banking Institute.
Monday, November 9, 2020, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Join the Freedom of Choice Ohio Coalition to talk next steps post-election. We'll hold space as a community to process election results, clarify expected legal and legislative impacts, and make our plans to protect Ohioans' reproductive rights during Lame Duck. Community building has never been more important, so meeting attendees will receive electronic gift cards. Dinner is on us! Register here.