Action Alerts
Thursday, May 2, 7-9pm, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and University Center, 30 W. Woodruff Ave.
Since the dissolution of our former parent organization, the International Socialist Organization [ISO], we have worked to rebuild our organizing collective on a healthier basis.
Now, we are in the process of rethinking our approach to organizing and charting a path forward to building a new revolutionary socialist organization in Ohio.
We would like to invite all of those interested in initiating this new formation to contribute in this collective process of developing the kind of revolutionary organization we want and need in Columbus to fight against exploitation, oppression, and the capitalist system.
This meeting will focus on developing comrades’ ideas into proposals, which will then be voted on in the coming weeks. We will facilitate discussion by combining break-out groups to focus on specific topics, while utilizing stack to discuss among the entire collective.
Hosted by Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 8:00 – 10:00 PM
From the Presbyterian Church (USA) Office of Public Witness
For a year now, Palestinians in Gaza have been creatively and bravely protesting for their freedom by marching towards the fence with Israel to demand an end to the blockade of Gaza and respect for their rights. In response, Israel has met unarmed civilians with live sniper-fire, killing over 200 and injuring tens of thousands, including paramedics, journalists, children, and people with disabilities. In total, 45 children have been killed. Click Here to Contact Congress.
Sunday, April 28, 1-3pm
Exhausted by the onslaught of anti-woman legislation coming out of our statehouse? Feeling helpless to fight back? No worries! Come on down to the Sunlight Market this Sunday. Listen to local music, check out some art from local artists, pick up some free emergency contraception, and bring your donations for Women Have Options - Ohio, an organization keeping abortion accessible no matter what laws our state passes.
All tips and half of all art proceeds will go toward WHO/O.
Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Keynote Speaker: Michael Lighty, Sanders Institute Fellow. Conference fee: $40.00. Workshops and lunch provided. Scholarships available. Location: Quest Business and Conference Center, 8405 Pulsar Place, Columbus, Ohio. Register at www.spanohio.org.
Fri, April 26-Sun, April 28
Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St.
A variety of topics including: Medical Issues and Developments, Healthcare and Safety, Partners, Spouses, and Family, Legal Issues and Employment, Youth and Aging Needs, Homelessness, Mental Health, Legislative Updates and more. Tickets: transohio.ticketleap.com/symposium2019. transohio.org.
Thursday, April 25, 2019, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Open to all, this meeting is to coordinate our activities, discuss chapter business, and hear committee updates. Location: Northwood High Building, Room 100, 2231 N High St Columbus, OH. For more information, contact columbusdsa@gmail.com.
Hearings in the Ohio Legislature this week (Tuesday and Wednesday) will underscore opposition to the proposed mega-bailout meant to keep the decrepit Davis-Besse and Perry nukes operating to ultimate failure.
PLEASE go there to testify.
Here are some key talking points (in progress). Please insert your own:
Physical status of the plants:
1) These two Nukes are literally crumbling (see work by Kevin Kamps/Beyond Nuclear, Mike Keegan, and more)
2) The shield building at Davis-Besse is swiss cheese…pock-marked with holes caused by moisture getting into the cracks, then expanding in cold weather, then melting in thaws. It could easily drop heavy chunks onto vital components.
3) At more than 40 years old, there has been no recent comprehensive inspection of DB by an independent agency to check for cracking, embrittlement, incomplete maintenance, etc. Such an inspection must be a pre-requisite for any major investment by the public, and must be subjected to public hearings. Does one buy a used car without seeing if the block is cracked or if the brakes work?
Earth Day Birthday Celebration for Green Renaissance Radio
Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 6-11pm
Dick’s Den, 2417 N High St., Columbus
April 22 is WGRN 94.1’s Third annual Earth Day Birthday bash! WGRN 94.1FM is Columbus’ eco-socialist feminist Green Renaissance low power community radio station. A Pacifica affiliate, 94.1 plays Amy Goodman, Thom Hartmann, and many other national and local news and music programs.
At our third birthday bash, you’ll hear live Music from Happy Chichester, Bob Sauls, Elizabeth Bolen & Friends, Brian Clash, Dan D and the War Pigs, and Victoria Parks. Enjoy home cooking and environmental speakers.
$10 Suggested donation, cash bar. On street and off-street parking available, call Dick’s Den at (614) 268-9573 for those details Stay tuned to 94.1 for further event details, or visit the website at wgrn.org.
RSVP on our Facebook page – WGRN 94.1.
WGRN is always open to interns and volunteers to help produce and schedule programs, promote us at events or online, and raise money.
Sunday, April 21, 4:19-11pm
William Oxley Thompson Memorial Statue, 161 Oval Dr, OSU campus
HostedPlease join us for central Ohio's 2ND ANNUAL BICYCLE DAY CELEBRATION! On this day, we will consider how Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) has altered the perspective of millions, unfolding possibilities of human consciousness. OH, AND WE'RE RIDING OUR BIKES (so please bring one).