Action Alerts
Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-7:45pm
Linden Branch Library, 2223 Cleveland Ave.
Join us and learn about #RepYourBlock2020.
Our vision for Franklin County is simple: we want all people to have a voice in the decisions that impact our lives. For too long, a wealthy and powerful few have made decisions for our communities, and the Franklin County Democratic Part has done nothing to stop them. When we elect a new majority to the Central Committee, we can make the big-”D” Democratic Party more little-”d” democratic.
If you’d like to learn more about running as a candidate in your ward or volunteering for the movement, come join us on Tuesday, December 3rd from 6:30 - 7:45 pm at the Columbus Library, Linden Branch (2223 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43211).
Please RSVP here:
Sunday, December 1, 6pm
Panera Bread, 300 W. Lane Ave.
Join us for our next Labor Working Group meeting. We'll plan our next labor discussion group event, discuss the latest right wing attack on Ohio's public sector unions, and more.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
David Shutkin is a founding member of the Center for Jewish Nonviolence (CJNV). He has been to Palestine on four occasions since 2015 and will be in Palestine with a fifth delegation this winter. He has been an anti-occupation activist since 1982. The CJNV engages in nonviolent direct action in opposition to the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Their work is a form of solidarity activism as we support and collaborate with many Palestinian partner organizations such as Youth Against Settlements and the Good Shepard Coalition. We also partner with numerous Palestinian village counsels including Susya, Umm Al-Khair, and Al-Tawani, in the South Hebron Hillas and Issawiya and Batan Al-Hawa in East Jerusalem. The CJNV brings together members of organizations such as JVP, If Not Now and J Street U. David will share an overview of the CJNV, some of my back story, and discuss the successes of our most recent collaborative action in the South Hebron Hills where we encountered the violence of the IDF and seventeen people were arrested. Website:
Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 7:00 PM
Aireen Aguilar was born in Manila, Philippines, the daughter of a awyer/municipal judge and a provincial nurse supervisor. Though she and her two brothers were raised in Philippines, Aireen chose to follow the footsteps of her aunts, uncles, and cousins by coming to the United States. As a registered nurse, Aireen worked in a variety of settings. Though she is now retired, since 1998 she has been involved in medical mission work in Philippines, Mexico, Ethiopia and Cambodia. Aireen states that, “To be a nurse is my passport to improve myself and experience other cultures and traditions and to see this beautiful world.” All are welcome. There is no charge for this program. Location: Old Worthington Library, 820 High Street. Facebook.
Monday, November 25, 2019, 7:00 PM
Location: Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus, Ohio.
Ask your representative to join U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum and Christian faith leaders at a congressional briefing on Wednesday, Nov. 20, Universal Children's Day. The briefing will call attention to the need to protect the rights of Palestinian children who are detained, prosecuted, and incarcerated by the Israeli military in the occupied Palestinian territory. The session will also highlight the “Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act” (H.R. 2407), which prohibits any U.S. taxpayer funds from contributing to the military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of children by any country, including Israel. Israel has the dubious distinction of being the only country in the world that systematically prosecutes between 500 and 700 children each year in military courts that lack fundamental fair trial rights and protections. Children within the Israeli military detention system commonly report physical and verbal abuse from the moment of their arrest, and coercion and threats during interrogations.
Friday, November 22, 4-6pm
Ohio Statehouse
Punctuate the end of the second week of impeachment hearings. Push forward to let the public and our Congress know we will not stand by and allow Trump's criminal treasonous actions.
We will briefly recap the evidence and testimony that has been presented before we march to Senator Portman's office to deliver messages demanding Portman support country over party. If you want to go up to Portman's office please prepare your statement.
We will follow with a picket parade around the statehouse.
Thursday, November 21, 2019, 6:00 PM
The search committee for the next Columbus Police Chief has narrowed down its search to two finalists for the position: Thomas Quinlan, Interim Police Chief, City of Columbus Division of Police and Perry Tarrant, former Assistant Chief of Police, Seattle Police Department, Seattle, Washington. The next Police Chief could be announced by the end of the year. The forum will be livestreamed. Location: East High School, 1500 E. Broad St. More information here.