Action Alerts
Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 7:00 PM
Protecting the rights of solar owners is at the core of our mission at Solar United Neighbors. It has been shown that one of the most effective ways to demonstrate to decision makers that solar matters is giving them an opportunity to hear from constituents like you. Join us for this Lobbying 101 Training where you will learn how to hold an impactful and effective meeting with your elected officials and make your interests known.
January 16 marks 32 years since the signing of the historic Chapultepec Peace Accords that ended El Salvador's 12-year civil war. Unfortunately, in order to further consolidate his contemporary dictatorship, the current regime of Nayib Bukele has torn down many of the pillars of the Peace Accords that allowed the Salvadoran people to build a post-war democracy
Sign up here to make a call tomorrow!We hope you will join us on Zoom on Tuesday at 12 pm ET (9 am PT) to hear a quick update from organizers about current conditions in El Salvador, ask questions, and get all the information you need to call Congress - then make your calls and report back!
Monday, January 15, 11am-4pm, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.
The Ohio History Connection presents the annual MLK Open House. Celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King through visual and performing art performances. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the impact of Dr. King’s teachings and learn how his work changed the trajectory of the country.
Admission is free, but pre-registration is strongly recommended.
We will also be hosting a donation drive for Star House, a space for teens and young adults, to continue Dr. King’s legacy in acts of service to local communities. You may learn more about the mission of Star House on their website.
Most-needed items include the following:
• Winter coats
• Large insulated gloves and wool socks
• Winter hats
• Hand warmers
• New underwear for men and women (boxers/boxer briefs preferred for men)
• Sweatpants
• Leggings
• Solid color T-shirts
• Backpacks
• Blankets
• African American hair care products (oils and gels)
• Large new towels
Sunday, January 14, 2024, 2:00 PM
Join Indivisible Central Ohio Friends and Neighbors for our "Kick Gerrymandering to the Curb" Kick off Meet and Greet! Pick up petitions, get shirts and other gear, sign up for events, get tips and tricks, and meet the team as we get set to collect a mountain of signatures and finally end gerrymandering in Ohio!
Location: First Unitarian Univeralist Columbus, 93 W. Weisheimer Road.
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Sunday, January 14, 2024, 2:00 PM
Join Indivisible Central Ohio Friends and Neighbors for our "Kick Gerrymandering to the Curb" Kick off Meet and Greet! Pick up petitions, get shirts and other gear, sign up for events, get tips and tricks, and meet the team as we get set to collect a mountain of signatures and finally end gerrymandering in Ohio!
Location: First Unitarian Univeralist Columbus, 93 W. Weisheimer Road.
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Sunday, January 14, 2024, 2:00 PM
Join Indivisible Central Ohio Friends and Neighbors for our "Kick Gerrymandering to the Curb" Kick off Meet and Greet! Pick up petitions, get shirts and other gear, sign up for events, get tips and tricks, and meet the team as we get set to collect a mountain of signatures and finally end gerrymandering in Ohio!
Location: First Unitarian Univeralist Columbus, 93 W. Weisheimer Road.
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Saturday, January 13, 7-8pm
Zoom
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Local efforts to
END MILITARISM and BUILD COMMUNITY
We will discuss the situation in Gaza and Israel with speakers:
Rosan Eldadah
and
Shayna Solomon, Jewish Voices for Peace, Central Ohio Chapter
And more!
Q & A included.
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Meeting ID: 839 0659 0837
Friday, January 12, 11:00 AM – Saturday, January 13, 1:00 PM, 2024
Along with Rev. Jackson, the summit will feature such esteemed speakers as Dr. James Zogby, Peter Beinart, Congressman Jonathan Jackson, Rabbi Brant Rosen, Rev. Fahed Abu Akel, former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner, Illinois State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid, Rev. Frederick Haynes, author Wesley Granberg-Michaelson, Dr. Cornel West, and IfNotNow national spokesperson Eva Borgwardt.
Convened by: Reverend Jesse Jackson, Rainbow Push Coalition, Arab American Institute, Churches for Middle East Peace, Faith for Black Lives, U.S. Palestinian Council, Fellowship of Reconciliation, If Not Now, Jewish Voice for Peace Rabbinical Council, Muslim Civic Coalition, National Council of Churches, Progressive Democrats for America, Red Letter Christians, and Sojourners.
Location: Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters, 930 East 50th Street Chicago, IL 60615.
Do you want to become more involved in ComFest?
Do you have some ideas about making ComFest even better?
Do you have questions about year-round planning for ComFest?
You’re invited to a special ComFest planning meet-up. All volunteer and community-focused for over 50 years, ComFest is stronger with your participation.
We’ll be discussing ideas for developing new revenue streams as well as improving volunteer recruitment. We’ll also be seeking ideas for improving ComFest.
Whatever your volunteering interests and level of involvement, your input and ideas are welcome.
WHEN
Sunday, January 21 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE
Seventh Son Brewing, 1101 N. 4th Street in Italian Village
Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 7:00 PM
Too busy to read the book? You can watch the Youtube presentation by the author and participate in the Q&A.