Action Alerts
Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 7:00 PM
Attention all military veterans: You are invited to a social gathering this Wednesday with other veterans. Following a meet and greet, we will open the conversation to our thoughts about current U.S. military policies. As former service members, many of us have concerns about how our forces are being. This gathering will include an introduction to the national Veterans for Peace group. We will also discuss if there is interest in setting up regular gatherings for Central Ohio veterans.
The location: the Hilltop Branch of the Columbus Public Library, 511 South Hague Ave.
Contact: Sandy Bolzenius, sbolzenius72@gmail.com.
The Open Shelter still has a few spots available next week for volunteers to help us get ready to make Christmas bright for those we serve; homeless and marginally housed men, women, and families.
We still could use volunteers on Wednesday, December 20th from 12-approximately 4p to help families with picking out gifts and with clean-up.
If you would like to sign up or have any questions, feel free to call Harry at 614-222-2885 or 614-562-2169. Thanks and Happy Holidays!
Monday, December 18 5pm ET
Zoom
NOTE NEW LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqfuygpjIiHtc20uIOxdeqYRiAicjSLWUc
Featuring:
Fighting Digital Addiction
Dr. Nicholas Kardaras
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Ohio Assaults:
Abortion & Wind Power
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Diablo Disaster
Has CPUC Approval
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Assange Latest
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Cop City
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Year-End Fundraiser
Sunday, December 17, 2pm; Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts [Davidson Theatre], 77 S. High St.
The Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus [CGMC] once again celebrates the season with Holiday! Whether you stay in with family and friends, celebrate your favorite traditions with a community, or simply take a Holiday around the world, CGMC has you covered to start your season! We will sing and dance through your favorite sacred and secular music that will leave you feeling gay and bright!
This concert will feature Illuminati, CGMC’s sacred music ensemble.
Ticket prices: $47.00 and $37.00.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus.
Saturday, December 16, 6pm, Makoy Center, 5462 N. Center St., Hilliard, Ohio
Join us, alongside other Columbus Arab and student organizations, and New Generation for Palestine (NGP) for a night of solidarity and urgent support for Gaza. This will be a non-political fundraiser for the sole purpose of collecting funds for two non-profit organizations, PAMA and UHR, that provide aid to Gaza.
There will be food, a silent auction, vendor booths, and Amer Zahr as the host for the night. Also, please refrain from bringing your children; there will be no entertainment with respect for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Tickets are limited.
Purchase tickets through this link. We hope to see everyone there!
General admission: $25.00 + $1.50 booking fee.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by New Generation for Palestine.
Let’s be clear – HB 68 is extreme government overreach and state-sponsored bullying of trans and gender non-conforming Ohioans.
Legislators have no business banning evidence-based science, especially affirming, professionally endorsed services by physicians, mental health professionals, and other licensed providers OR barring them from participating in sports. Trans youth belong, and discrimination has no place in our state.
TAKE ACTION: Contact Governor DeWine and tell him to VETO HB 68.
https://action.aclu.org/send-message/protect-trans-youth-stop-hb-68?fbc…
Let’s be clear – HB 68 is extreme government overreach and state-sponsored bullying of trans and gender non-conforming Ohioans.
Legislators have no business banning evidence-based science, especially affirming, professionally endorsed services by physicians, mental health professionals, and other licensed providers OR barring them from participating in sports. Trans youth belong, and discrimination has no place in our state.
TAKE ACTION: Contact Governor DeWine and tell him to VETO HB 68.
https://action.aclu.org/send-message/protect-trans-youth-stop-hb-68?fbc…
Join us on Thursday, December 7th at 7PM EST for a public meeting discussing the key debates within the Palestine solidarity movement from a revolutionary and internationalist perspective.
This meeting will feature presentations from a leading comrade in the local Palestine solidarity movement, Yezen Abusharkh, and a leader of CORS, Coco Smyth. The presentations will be followed by an open discussion on the issues facing the movement as Israel’s genocidal war continues.
This meeting will take place online at tinyurl.com/CORSmeeting and in-person at Enarson Classrooms Building Room 314, OSU campus
Wednesday, December 13, 5:30pm
East Market, 212 Kelton Ave.
Join us for food and solidarity at the annual Central Ohio Worker Center Happy Hour. Meet our staff and board members and celebrate an eventful 2023!
Hosted by Central Ohio Worker Center / Centro de Trabajadores de Central Ohio.
America’s Trail Networks—An Exploration of the Scope and Impact of the Nation’s Developing Trail Networks
On Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern, media are invited to a panel discussion hosted by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) at WOSU’s Ross Community Studio to reveal new data about the trail networks that are developing across the country, and the effect that infrastructure will and is having on America
The panel will feature RTC, Latino Outdoors, and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for a discussion about the urgency to connect this walking, biking and active transportation infrastructure and what it will take to get there, spotlighting Columbus as a specific example of progress and potential.
What: America’s Trail Networks—An Exploration of the Scope and Impact of the Nation’s Developing Trail Networks
When: Dec. 12, 1 p.m. Eastern
Where: WOSU’s Ross Community Studio, 1800 N. Pearl St., Columbus, Ohio (See it on a map.)
Who: Ryan Chao, President, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy