Action Alerts
Sunday, March 8, 9am-4pm
Strongwater Food and Spirits, 401 W. Town St.
We couldn’t think of a better day to get the Columbus community together to celebrate women of color. In 2020, we are determined to Take Up Space. This International Women’s Day attendees can look forward to a day full of motivating words from community leaders, thought leadership on how to be a good ally, explore the work of local artists, and more.
For the full agenda and tickets, please visit:
https://creatingsafe.space/events/takeupspace-2020
Friday, March 6, Drop-off: 4:30 – 8:00 PM and Saturday, March 7, The Swap, 11:00 AM – 8:00 FRIDAY March 6, 2020, 4:30 – 8:00 PM. 8th Annual WHO/O Solidarity Clothing Swap
Our closets are overflowing with awesome clothes that no longer bring us joy, accessories bought on a whim, shoes that have only been worn once (or sometimes twice), so much feminist swag, and all this has much more life left. Let’s put those items to use, be green, save some green, and give some green! How it works:
Thursday, March 5, 7-9pm
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 30 W. Woodruff
In the 2020 elections we’ve seen a racist billionaire attempt to buy the Democratic Party nomination, a racist billionaire president attempt to whip up his oppressive record to get re-elected, and a self-proclaimed democratic socialist gain mass popular support, and everything in behind.
Join Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists to discuss questions such as:
Can we transform society through elections?
What position do we take on the various candidates?
How do we build a mass socialist movement to win universal healthcare, free college tuition, an end to police brutality, and other progressive demands?
How can we organize the working class to take power for the vast majority?
Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 7:00 PM
Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Meet with a wage theft intake volunteer who can help you get paid. We work with attorneys and advocates to recover stolen wages for workers. Enforce your rights. Spanish speaking translators will be available. Location: St. Stephens Community House, 1500 E. 17th Ave., Columbus 43219. Facebook.
Monday, March 2, 2020, 7:00 PM
This award-winning documentary, executive produced by the Anthony Bourdain, aims to change the way people buy, cook, recycle, and eat food. Through the eyes of chef-heroes like Bourdain, Dan Barber, Mario Batali, Massimo Bottura, and Danny Bowien, audiences will see how the world’s most influential chefs make the most of every kind of food, transforming what most people consider scraps into incredible dishes that create a more secure food system. Location: Drexel Theater, 2254 East Main St., Columbus 43209. Sponsored by Green Bexley.
Friday, February 28, 4-6pm
Community Grounds, 1134 Parsons
Join BQIC for our monthly community outreach program, Free Resource Fridays!
Free Resource Friday is a monthly, donation-based initiative to provide free resources like food, clothes, and hygiene items to folks living in predominantly Black, low income neighborhoods. On the last Friday of the month, volunteers distribute items, share information, and provide support for local communities in need.
All are welcome, but QTPOC take priority within the space.
If you'd like to support Free Resource Fridays by donating materials, or if you'd like to get involved by offering a skill-share, mini-workshop or educational class, contact us! We are always looking to foster and strengthen our partnerships in the Central Ohio community.
Location and times for goods drop-off TBD
If you would like to volunteer your time by passing out event flyers in the community, send us a message and we will get you added to the volunteer list! Stay posted here for more updates about group flyering days prior to the event.
There is another bill aimed squarely at making things harder for transgender youth in Ohio.
Ohio Representatives Jena Powell and Reggie Stolzfus announced today that they will try to pass a law that would exclude transgender students from participating in sports that match their gender identity.
There is no bill number yet, and we won’t know who will sign on to co-sponsor for awhile.
Tuesday, February 25, 6:30-8:30pm
6:30 pm gather for light refreshments
7:00 pm program
Friends Theater, UA Public Library, 2800 Tremont Rd.
Upper Arlington Public Library
In 2015 and 2018, more than 70% of Ohioans amended Ohio’s Constitution to reform the rules used to create state and Congressional districts. Next year, after the Census, we will finally implement these rules to draw the districts which will be used for the next 10 years! Join UAPA for a presentation on how the new rules will work and what we need to do to ensure that districts are fairly drawn.
Presenters:
Professor Richard Gunther, who was involved in the negotiations that led to the Ohio reforms
Katy Shanahan, who is the Ohio Director of All on the Line, the redistricting activist group headed by former Attorney General, Eric Holder.
Monday, February 24, 2020, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
This award-winning documentary film spells out the social, spiritual, and ecological costs of today’s global economy. Importantly, the film also highlights the many benefits of a shift towards the local and showcases some of the steps people are already taking worldwide. Simply Living's book club selection, Local Is Our Future, further explains the shift to localization and copies will be available. Q&A discussion after the film will feature local initiatives and how to get involved. Location: Kafe Kerouac, 2250 N. High St., Columbus 43201. Facebook