Action Alerts
There's a push in Congress to make military draft registration automatic nationwide.
We have a better idea: make voter registration automatic!
Every election season, thousands of volunteers toil endless hours on a task that need not exist at all: registering voters. And voters are denied the right to vote when told they are not registered.
Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia have made voter registration automatic. Your state is 100% capable of taking the same step.
We're at 22 states plus DC. But 39 states have automatic registration for a military draft. Where are our priorities?
MONDAY, JUNE 24 | 1:00PM ET | WEBINAR
Upcycling is an ancient tradition based on elevating all food to its highest and best use, and in recent years it's become a major focus of the food waste movement, with attention from businesses, the media, and consumers. So... what next?
Coming up on June 24—National Upcycling Day—join ReFED, Upcycled Food Association, and Where Food Comes From for a special webinar about the future of upcycling. How do we build on the recent success of this food waste solution? What challenges remain in expanding its viability? And how do we get more people to be part of the upcycling revolution?
Would you like to see the work of great activists for peace from all over the world and talk with them about it?
Saturday, June 22, 11am-3pm, Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS), 4645 Executive Dr.
This will be a family-friendly celebration of the strength, beauty, and cultures of the refugees and immigrants in our community, featuring global arts and crafts activities for families, as well as music, food, and dance from around the world.
Hosted by Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS).
Thursday, June 20, 6pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch], 96 S. Grant Ave., Rm. 1-A
Join us on Thursday, June 20, 6pm, at the Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch], Rm. 1-A, for a screening of Bamako (2006), a film depicting a trial of the World Bank for the crime of exploiting African peoples.
Attend online at tinyurl.com/CORSmeeting.
Hosted by Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists.
Wednesday, June 19, 10am, Cleveland Ave. between E. Hudson St. and E. 11th Ave.
We are thrilled to announce our Second Annual Juneteenth Parade, a celebration that pulsates through the vibrant spirit of our local community. As we gear up for another spectacular year, we recognize the invaluable role that everyone plays in transforming this event into an unforgettable experience for all. Your support goes beyond the parade route, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of those who call this place home.
The Second Annual Juneteenth Parade is not just a parade; it’s a tapestry of joy, diversity, and shared experiences that brings our community together. With its roots firmly grounded in our local heritage, this parade has evolved into an annual tradition that unites residents, businesses, and organizations in a celebration of our unique identity. Join us in creating memories and fostering community spirit.
https://thirdact-org.zoom.us/j/89736701201We will be shoring up plans for our Ohio actions during the Summer of Heat ELDERS WEEK - July 8-12
Senator Brown is a key target to ask to oppose the Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870).
That bill - only 4 pages that have nothing to do with nuclear - has had the Nuclear ADVANCE Act attached!
The ADVANCE bill has 3 major provisions:
(1) support for new nuclear reactors – think big public $$,
(2) international engagement and deployment – think nuclear weapons proliferation, and
(3) NRC streamlining. This would fast-track licensing of reactors and their new fuel, decrease safety measures on both existing and new reactors, and unbelievably, turning the NRC’s mission to promoting nuclear power.
Contact Senator Brown’s office (202) 224-2315 in DC and (614) 469-2083 Columbus.
Tell him NO on S. 870 until the money-wasting, dangerous nuclear bill is removed.
On the first anniversary of when the inspiring whistleblower and peace activist Daniel Ellsberg passed away -- we’re inviting you to watch and share the new film “A Common Insanity: A Conversation with Daniel Ellsberg About Nuclear Weapons.”
You can watch the documentary for free by clicking here.
Powerful and concise in little more than half an hour, A Common Insanity provides never-before-seen footage as Ellsberg explains what he learned as a nuclear war planner, and as an independent researcher during the five decades after he revealed the Pentagon Papers.
The new documentary was directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Judith Ehrlich, who co-directed and co-produced The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers.
Saturday, June 15, 7pm, Old First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bryden Rd.
Join us for a discussion on homelessness in Columbus led by those who have lived it.
Come for food, drinks, live music, and community!
Contact: Mark D. Stansbery, 614-252-9255 or walk@igc.org
Hosted by Old First Presbyterian Church.