Action Alerts
Fifth Annual Cleveland LaborFest by the Labor Education & Arts Project
Friday, October 5 and 6
Cleveland Marshall College of Law and Cleveland Public Library
Commemorate labor and socialist activists Eugene Debs’ famous Canton, Ohio anti-war speech and trial. Tour of actual courtroom. Friday night keynotes and dinner. Saturday workshops, panel and lunch. Free Press Editor Bob Fitrakis will speak on the history of American Socialism. www.debscentennial.com.
Thursday, October 4, 5-7pm, OSU Oval [near the Thompson statue]
The International Socialist Organization [ISO], in collaboration with other activist groups, will be hosting a protest and speakout to oppose sexism and the recent Kavanaugh nomination.
During the past several weeks, Dr. Christine Blase Ford has bravely spoken out against her sexual assault by right-wing nominee for the Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh. Disturbingly, the Republicans have vilified Ford and have continued to support Kavanaugh. This represents the intense sexism and rape culture promoted every day by the establishment.
We are in a political moment of intense attacks on reproductive and abortion rights. These are rights that our lives depend on and must be collectively fought for! At the same time, the growing #METOO movement is building solidarity among survivors who are demanding an end to sexual violence and rape culture. With the unfolding #Kavanaugh nomination, we must unite on campus and declare that we #BelieveFORD and all victims!
Thursday, October 4, 5-7pm, OSU Oval [near the Thompson statue]
The International Socialist Organization [ISO], in collaboration with other activist groups, will be hosting a protest and speakout to oppose sexism and the recent Kavanaugh nomination.
During the past several weeks, Dr. Christine Blase Ford has bravely spoken out against her sexual assault by right-wing nominee for the Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh. Disturbingly, the Republicans have vilified Ford and have continued to support Kavanaugh. This represents the intense sexism and rape culture promoted every day by the establishment.
We are in a political moment of intense attacks on reproductive and abortion rights. These are rights that our lives depend on and must be collectively fought for! At the same time, the growing #METOO movement is building solidarity among survivors who are demanding an end to sexual violence and rape culture. With the unfolding #Kavanaugh nomination, we must unite on campus and declare that we #BelieveFORD and all victims!
Wanted: Election Protection Volunteers
Help us protect our right to vote.
Green Party/Free Press will again be placing election observers inside the polling places for the critical November 6th election. Fair elections require vigilance. The Free Press continues to be the leader in election reporting. We held the public hearings after the 2004 election debacle, and have worked hard on election issues since. For more information: http://freepress.org/article/election-protection-2018
Election Protection Observers:
Ohio law allows election observers inside the County Board of Elections and/or local polling places if appointed by a political party 10 days in advance of the November 6th election. The Free Press, in conjunction with the Green Party, is looking for interested activists to observe and report on this election. Training and materials will be made available.
What is the job of an Election Observer? The answer is to show up, to observe, to ask questions and take notes.
Tuesday, Octobr 2, 7-10pm
1021 E. Broad St.
Jill Stein will be here to support Constance Gadell-Newton's race for governor.
Tuesday, October 2, 7-9pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave.
Show your support for Edith Espinal by joining our neighbors and local communities of faith for a vigil as Edith reaches one year in Sanctuary at Columbus Mennonite Church.
A press conference will be held at 6pm before the vigil begins.
Hosted by Solidarity with Edith Espinal.
Wednesday, September 26, 4:30-6:30pm
JP Morgan Chase headquarters, 1111 Polaris Parkway, visitor parking lot
On Wednesday, Sept 26th we're sending a STRONG message to #BackersofHate who are financing private prisons and immigrant detention centers: Stop Bankrolling Oppression Now!
Private detention companies like CoreCivic and the Geo Group, continue to be financed by Corporate #BacksofHate like JPMorgan Chase who profits enormously from our communities' pain and the separation of families.
Join us at by the Chase Headquarters to urge them to stop financing CoreCivic and Geo group! Families belong together, and NOT in cages!
This action is a part of a national day of action against #BackersofHate
Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 6:30 PM
We will network and get updates and take action on federal and state policies related to climate and environment. All are welcome. We'll provide a light snack so let us know you are coming. Location: Columbus Metropolitan Library - Driving Park Branch, 1422 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43205. https://www.facebook.com/events/1013871345442222/