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From The Nation: The world’s worst humanitarian crisis

With thousands killed and millions on the brink of starvation, the war in Yemen has led to what human rights experts have called the “world’s worst humanitarian crisis.” And the United States is helping to fuel it.  For over three years, the US has contributed to the devastation wrought by the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen by refueling aircraft, selling weapons, and sharing intelligence—all without Congressional approval.   Luckily, there’s a movement pushing back. A bipartisan group of representatives led by Ro Khanna, Mark Pocan, and Thomas Massie recently introduced a bill that would invoke the War Powers Resolution of 1973 to end US support for the war.

2018 Gift To Be Simple Annual Event, a fundraiser for Simply Living

Blue backgrouond with hummingbird art at a flower and words Gift to be Simple, and words Come together break through

Sunday, October 14, 5-8pm, TRISM, 1636 N. High St.

Gift to Be Simple is Simply Living’s premier annual fundraiser, but it is more than that. It is an opportunity to learn, to share, and to enjoy healthy, quality food together. The chefs of TRISM, an A&R Creative Group enterprise well known for The Crest Gastropubs, will prepare a variety of appetizers; desserts will be provided by Cornucopia and there will be a cash bar. Anna and The Consequences will entertain us again with their jazz, pop, and blues music.

Tickets for the event are $50 and include an annual membership. For those who are unable to attend or who want to make an additional donation to their ticket purchase, please note the “Donation” option. To pay for tickets at the door, go to the “Ticket” button, select “Payment,” use the drop-down menu and select “Pay at the door.” This helps TRISM so that they will prepare the correct amount of food!

45 Years of Poetry with Columbus Poet Is Said

Black man with gray hair and sunglasses and the words Is Said

Saturday, October 13, 7-9pm, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.

Author, mentor, community-based activist, and educator, Is Said provides sage leadership on a national level as well as in the greater Columbus arts community. He conceives, stages, writes, and performs unique multimedia arts events, combining visionary, historical-based poetry or prose synergistically with high-energy African music and dance. Founding the Columbus-based “Advance Party” in 1973, he brings to life a powerful, spiritual vision to inspire, inform, and empower diverse audiences. With an inclusive multicultural approach, Is Said serves formally and informally as consultant to many arts agencies and individuals, seeking his wisdom born of a lifetime of community experience. He shares his expertise with school-age or homeless youth, growing artists, and senior citizens, conducting educational workshops that foster literacy, creativity, performance skills, and, most importantly, self-awareness. Is Said received the King Arts Complex 24th Annual Legends and Legacies Award in 2011.

45 Years of Poetry with Columbus Poet Is Said

Black man with gray hair and sunglasses and the words Is Said

Saturday, October 13, 7-9pm, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.

Author, mentor, community-based activist, and educator, Is Said provides sage leadership on a national level as well as in the greater Columbus arts community. He conceives, stages, writes, and performs unique multimedia arts events, combining visionary, historical-based poetry or prose synergistically with high-energy African music and dance. Founding the Columbus-based “Advance Party” in 1973, he brings to life a powerful, spiritual vision to inspire, inform, and empower diverse audiences. With an inclusive multicultural approach, Is Said serves formally and informally as consultant to many arts agencies and individuals, seeking his wisdom born of a lifetime of community experience. He shares his expertise with school-age or homeless youth, growing artists, and senior citizens, conducting educational workshops that foster literacy, creativity, performance skills, and, most importantly, self-awareness. Is Said received the King Arts Complex 24th Annual Legends and Legacies Award in 2011.

Radical Self Care- Toward Radical Resilience

Young black woman with a scarf on her head and sunglasses looking left in front of a tree

Wed, Oct. 10, 6-7:30pm
replenish: the spa co-op, 124 Washington Ave, 43215
R A D I C A L S E L F C A R E 
We are honored to have Nicole Steward (love_ethic_yoga) sharing space with our community on Wednesday 10/10. Nicole is an amazing human who stands fearlessly for creating space in this world for all of us. Her experiences as a foster parent, social worker and educator + her work surrounding Radical self care resonates deep with our mission. 
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In Nicole’s words- 
“We live in challenging times and it can feel like we're just surviving day to day. Staying in "survival mode" long-term can deplete us. Thankfully, yoga and mindfulness give us tools to move beyond surviving toward thriving. Join us as we explore resilience practices (self-care, mindful movement, breath work, etc.) to keep us sustained and thriving in this challenging world”
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Secure your space for this one time experience. No other classes will be held at the carriage house this evening. Share space with us and move deeper into your own care. Special class fee is $20. Registration is limited- register on the Replenish app or call 614 429-3165

Free Press Awards Ceremony October 8

Colorful flyer with details of the event

Monday, October 8, 6-10pm
Woodlands Tavern, 1200 W. Third
Honorees include: Free Press “Libby” Award for Community Activism: Sandy Bolzenius, Free Press Artist Award: Malcolm J., Free Press Volunteer Award: Steve Caruso, Bill Moss Outstanding Black Activist Award: Kojo Kamau. Food, drink. Emcee: Dan Dougan. Music by Brian Clash Griffin and the Coffee House Rebels, Guilded Sun, Something Else, Willie Phoenix. $10 admission (sliding scale). See ad this page.Ave., Grandview

 

Stolen Election Online Conference

Banner that says Who Did your voting machine vote for?

Live Stream Broadcast Saturday, October 6, 3:00-6:00pm eastern time
Featuring Bob Fitrakis, Mark Crispin Miller and Jonathan Simon

Was the 2016 election rigged for Trump? Will the 2018 midterms be rigged too? Did Bernie actually win the primaries over Hillary?

The 2016 exit polls varied widely from the actual vote count in the key states–this combined with other pattern evidence is a strong indicator that the vote counts were manipulated. Did those victories express the will of the electorate? Or were they based on the same tactics—rampant vote suppression and computerized election fraud—that have “elected” losing candidates since 2000, including Bush/Cheney, and a multitude of other rightist politicians now controlling Congress, and statehouses and legislatures from coast to coast.

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