Action Alerts

Stop The Bans Rally Outside the Boathouse Restaurant

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Wednesday, December 19, 11:30am-1pm
The Boathouse Restaurant at Confluence Park, 679 W. Spring St.
The state legislature has sent TWO abortion bills to Gov. John Kasich's desk. Both the six-week ban (HB258) and the abortion method ban (SB145) pose a threat to the future of Ohio's economy and the quality of healthcare in our state. These extremist policies will deter innovative business leaders and high-quality medical talent from practicing in our state and will force patients seeking abortion care to travel outside of the state... if they have the means to do so.

Gov. Kasich will be at the Boat House tomorrow for his final public appearance as Ohio's governor. Let's use the opportunity to apply pressure encouraging him to stand up for the best interest of women and patients here in Ohio by vetoing both HB 258 and SB 145.

Meet outside the Boat House. We'll be there with signs so you won't be able to miss us :) 

These pieces of legislation would undermine the baseline standard of care here in Ohio compared with other states where reproductive freedoms are valued as an inalienable human right.

BQIC (Black Queer Intersectional Collective) Spoken Word: Return of the Mic

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018, 8:00 – 10:00 PM
Guess who's back?! BQIC Spoken Word is back!! Please join us as we round out 2018 with this fun, creative event! Come out and share your poems, songs, monologues, inner musings, etc. on the mic!  We will have soda, beer, and chips for a suggested donation! Entry is a $5 suggested donation! We will have the lovely Monee Jae to MC the event and DJ Zewmageddon (Sarah Mamo) spinnin sounds for the night!   Since Art Outside the Lines is giving us the space at a VERY LOW COST they are asking if we can ask people to donate art supplies!! Please please bring any art supplies you can donate to help an amazing art program run by people with disabilities!!  Location:  Art Outside the Lines, 485 E. Livingston Ave., Collumbus 43215. Facebook.  

Strategy Meeting: Next Steps to Build a Democracy for the Many

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Sunday, December 16, 3:30pm
Northside Library, 1423 N. High
Join Yes We Can Columbus for a planning and strategy session this Sunday from 3:30 - 5:00 pm at the Northside Library Branch (1423 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201) - Meeting Room 3. 

We have been working to build a local government works for all of us and make sure residents can hold elected officials accountable. 

In order to make that happen, we need to make sure we have reasonable local campaign contribution limits. The proposed legislation has a limit ($12,707.79) that basically ensures that a handful of multi-millionaires will continue to own / control our local democracy.

We've already shifted the conversation and helped delay the process. The Ginther Adminstration was hoping to pass it earlier this week on Monday.

At the City Council meeting on Monday, they announced that City Council will have another public hearing on this issue on Thursday, Jan. 3 at 5:30 PM.

Norma Rae -- Columbus Socialist Feminist Movie Night

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Saturday, December 15, 2018, 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Join Columbus Socialist Alternative, Columbus DSA, OSU YDSA, and International Socialist Organization - Columbus (ISO) for our first ever socialist feminist movie night! We'll be watching the drama Norma Rae, which follows the struggle of a factory worker from a small town in North Carolina who becomes involved in the labor union activities at the textile factory where she works after the health of her and her co-workers is compromised. We'll watch the movie together, eat some popcorn, and have some brief discussion!  Location:  It Looks Like It’s Open, 13 E. Tulane Rd., Columbus 43202.  Facebook. 

Support good state legislation - stop horrendous state legislation

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From the Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence:  Governor Kasich needs your support to veto HB 228 – the Stand Your Ground Gun Legislation:  Although he is saying he doesn't like the bill as passed - (see the Cinci Enquirer) - we need to let him know that we are counting on him to veto it. He needs to veto it this week.  At the end of a session there are many bills that will need his approval or veto.

December Reproductive Health Happy Hour

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Tues, Dec 11, 6-8pm
The Hills Market Downtown, 95 N. Grant
Benefiting the Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. This group blesses abortion clinics and elevates the moral power of religious communities to ensure reproductive freedom through education, advocacy, and counseling. Donate $5 at the door to get a complimentary drink ticket for wine, draft beer, cocktails (Pro-Choice Punch or a Morning After Margarita!), or non-alcoholic beverages. CASH & CARD are accepted at this event. As always, feel free to donate more:)

Human Rights Columbus! A Celebration of International Human Rights Day

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Mon Dec 10, 7-9pm
First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St.
2018 theme: Help stop human rights violations against women worldwide! Recognizing Columbus’ Human Rights champions. Light refreshments will be provided. Amnesty International’s revitalized Columbus chapter (Group #87) will provide letters and cards to be signed to help stop human rights violations against women worldwide. Free and open to the public.

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