Action Alerts
Sunday, July 22, 2-4pm
Northside Branch Columbus Metro Library, 1423 N. High
Climate change is the greatest existential threat to humanity. Even though we’ve understood the effects of human activity on the environment since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, our political and economic structure, fueled by capitalist greed, only exacerbates our planetary crisis. While heads of state gather occasionally to promise, but never fulfill, a reduction in CO2 emissions, the poorest among us bear the most dire consequences of climate change. People who can’t afford proper shelter, or even air conditioning, suffer in record-breaking heat. Super-storms level entire cities and regions, and private companies reap the rewards at the expense of the neediest. Drying lakes and rivers spark competition for corporate control of fresh water. Refugees flee climate-ravaged areas, and agents of wealthy, polluting countries round them into camps and call them criminals.
For delivery to: The Columbus City Council
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We are calling on the Columbus City Council to immediately pass a city resolution calling on our elected officials to support the case of Edith Espinal.
Edith has been living in sanctuary at the Columbus Mennonite Church since September 5th. We need to stand in solidarity with Edith and passing this resolution would mean just that.
Rep. Beatty has refused to take action so far, however has called on the Mayor's office for guidance. As a community we have stood by Edith, it is now time to show that the entire city of Columbus stands with Edith too.
I ask that you immediately pass the resolution in support of stopping the deportation of Edith Espinal.
Humanities professor Rocco Di Pietro has announced a "Hiroshima Peace Concert." It is in memoriam of Columbus peace activists Margaret Stansbury and Samir Gharbo who have passed away this year. Gharbo once taught Chemistry at Columbus State.
The program includes new compositions by Di Pietro and Ramsey Sadaka, visiting composer from Vancouver, Canada, as well as works by Alan Hovhanhess, and Halim El-Dabh.
Performers include Devin Copfer of Chamber Brews String Quartet and Small Songs band, Erin Helgeson of the CODE Music Ensemble and Tower Duo, Justin T. Swain of Opera Columbus, Larry Marotta, Paul Stawser, Joel McPeak, David Nelson Tomasacci and Rocco Di Pietro will perform all 21 of Di Pietro's "Bewitched Child Songs"
The concert, to be directed by Di Pietro, will be Monday, July 30 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Columbus State WD Ballroom.
Thursday, July 19 2018 6-8pm
Columbus Early Learning Center, 240 N. Champion
(Use rear entrance)
Join the discussion with panel members:
Pastor Mike Reeves
Minister Donell Muhammad
Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kee
Charles Traylor
Barbara Clark
Joe Motil
Melissa McFadden
Moderated by Khari Eneharo
Free, no RSVP required.
See Free Press article for background
July 18 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
OTSE and its supporters will be standing vigil outside of the Ohio Statehouse in response to the planned execution of Robert Van Hook. All are welcome to join. Contact abe@otse.org with any questions.
Help us keep all the options open for climate solutions. Call your U.S. Representative today and tell him/her to vote NO on the anti-carbon tax resolution H Res Con 119, “Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.” A vote is expected on Wednesday or Thursday.
Saturday, July 14, 6:30-11pm,
1021 E. Broad St. in the backyard
Come to network and socialize with progressive friends with refreshments courtesy of Del Sroufe, music by Steve Dodge, and presentation by the Ohio Rights Group Education Fund on their Ambassadors Program. Planning on an outdoor salon!
Free, no RSVP required.
Contact: colsfreepress@gmail.com or 614-253-2571