Action Alerts
Join us in COLUMBUS on Tuesday, July 9!
Where: Huntington Bank, 17 High Street
Why: Although not one of the "big 4" dirtiest fossil-fuel-funding banks, Huntington has a particular climate problem here in Ohio: they are funding the toxic, polluting, and unnecessary plastics 'recycling' (ie, incineration) industry - making all of Ohio a climate Sacrifice Zone!
Please come join what promises to be a fun & lively event, meet other Ohio Third Actors, and help get the message to Huntington Bank that Ohioans say:
NO! to their greenwashingNO! to Ohio becoming a climate sacrifice zone to further line corporate pockets, and YES! to a total pivot to funding for (true!) renewablesThis event is a part of Elders Week, a national effort from Climate Defenders, and co-sponsored by Third Act and other organizations.
Now is the time!! Pressure Huntington to stop funding this Merry-Go-Round
Friday, July 5, 7pm; Saturday, July 6, 3pm and 7pm; Sunday, July 7, 4pm; Columbus Performing Arts Center [Van Fleet Theater], 549 Franklin Ave.
Mine 4 God Productions is proud to present the 12th Columbus Black Theatre Festival taking place at the Columbus Performing Arts Van Fleet Theatre on July 5, July 6, and July 7. Our theme this year is “Peace Within the Storm”; the eight short one-act plays have been selected.
Twinship by Samara Siskind (Fort Lauderdale FL). Twin siblings, Tess and Sondra, reunite after a period of estrangement at their childhood home on Thanksgiving Day. Old wounds resurface in this exploration of sisterhood, family roles, and the notion that it is never too late to make amends.
Superhero by Mark Harvey Levine (Indianapolis, IN). Have you been ignored, insulted, discarded all your life? You may be a Superhero.
Thursday, July 4, 1pm, beginning and ending at Goodale Park [Park St. side], 120 W. Goodale St.
The Wacky Doo Dah Parade is known for its diversity and passion for art, where vibrant people march and express their unique humorous thoughts about social, political, civic, or other issues. Nothing and no one are safe from satire.
Lineup starts at 12noon on Park St., heading north from Goodale St. to Buttles Ave.
Parade Route: west on Buttles Ave. from Park St., south on Dennison Ave., west on Collins Ave., north on Neil Ave., east on W. Second Ave., south on N. High St. Parade ends at Russell St. Marchers go west on Russell St.; cars continue south on N. High St.
There will be a block party, with free live music and with food and beverages for sale, at the Goodale Park Gazebo, 11am-7pm.
Hosted by Doo Dah Parade.
Wednesday, July 3, 12noon, this on-line event requires advance registration
Governments are hijacking the “anti-trafficking” narrative to legitimize their anti-migration policies.
As global displacement due to conflict, persecution, and climate change rises, whilst opportunities for safe, regular migration routes close down, people are pushed to increasingly perilous journeys in search of a better, safer life.
People on the move affected by this, largely marginalized peoples and victims of discrimination, are being made more vulnerable to exploitation and human trafficking as they take greater risks to navigate complex immigration policies.
Claiming they’re fighting this issue, the E.U., U.K., and U.S. governments have turned to harsh and punitive anti-migration policies to stop migration altogether. This “logic of deterrence” only creates a market for traffickers and normalizes inhumanity towards people on the move.
World BEYOND War is part of a large coalition that has organized a peace summit on July 6 in Washington, D.C. and a rally at the White House on July 7. These events are happening just prior to the NATO summit that begins on July 9.
Monday, July 1, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Location: Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, Atrium.
Ohioans from across the state are coming together to demand an end to gerrymandering and ensure that our voting districts are drawn by citizens, not politicians. Join us as we rally at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium to celebrate the accomplishment of delivering the required signatures to the Ohio Secretary of State's Office to put the Citizens Not Politicians amendment on the Nov. 5th ballot.
This historic event will feature hundreds of volunteers from across Ohio gathering to send a message to the gerrymandering Ohio politicians who work in the People's House. The rally will be headlined by retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor and other leaders of our diverse, nonpartisan coalition. Doors open at 11:30. Arrive early to come through security. Rally begins at 12.
Sunday, June 30, 6pm, The Citadel, 1761 Parsons Ave.
Join Community Pride for an evening of artistic expression and celebration of local artists at Queer Art Night!
Queer Art Night is a heartfelt showcase of the incredible talents across Columbus’ QTBIPOC community. The lineup features a range of musicians, performers, live artists, and more who will fill the night with their amazing creative energy.
Whether you’re an art enthusiast or just looking for a space to connect, Queer Art Night welcomes folks for a night highlighting the power of art in our community. There will also be a community art piece we will encourage attendees to contribute to — so come out and bring a friend!
Accessibility Information
• Masks are required throughout the space and will be provided at the door. We ask that if folks need to unmask for drinks/food that they do so outside. Our safety team will be reminding folks to remain masked, and if you cannot respect this, you will be asked to leave. There will also be signage posted.
• There will be two air purifiers in the space. We will run these in the space for an hour prior to the attendees’ arrival.
Friday, June 28 noon-11pm
Saturday, June 29, noon-11pm
Sunday, June 30, noon-6pm
Independent, nonprofit, non-corporate fun festival - Comfest has been held in Columbus for 52 years! There are several stages with local and national music, community booths, food, drinks, kids activities, and much more! See comfest.com and this year's Program Guide.
When: Thursday, June 27th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Global Gallery - 3535 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
Join us for a fun-filled evening celebrating the launch of the Green Champions Podcast, a collaboration with Green Drinks (hosted by us, Green Columbus)! This event is your chance to:
Be among the first to hear about the new Green Champions Podcast.Meet the hosts and get to know some of the guests (aka local ‘Green Champions’)Network with fellow sustainability enthusiasts at a monthly Green Drinks event.The evening will feature:
Drinks & giveawaysLive musicPanel discussion with the Green Champions team and special guestsVendors showcasing local sustainability initiatives.A portion of beverage sales from Global Gallery will go directly to Green Columbus, a non-profit promoting environmental awareness in our community.
Abolition of nuclear weapons and nuclear power plants
Seminar C of the Monique and Roland Weyl People’s Academy of International Law
REGISTER NOW!
Thursday, June 27
9 am Pacific, 12 pm Eastern, 4 pm UTC
Interpretation available in English, Spanish, French (Arabic, Portuguese upon request)
Register: https://peoplesacademy.net/register
NOTE: This will be a 2.5-hour course!
Register Now for Seminar C of the People’s Academy of International Law: Abolition of nuclear weapons and nuclear power plants on Thursday, June 27.
Faculty for Seminar C: