Action Alerts
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
William Murdock, Executive Director, MORPC
Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 10:00 AM
Ohio House Bill 308 would do that! Nuclear power is dirty, dangerous, and expensive and now must be funded almost entirely by the public! Don’t let the legislature saddle the public with radioactive waste and paying for nuclear power!
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! Written testimony opposing Ohio House Bill 308 is needed by 10 am on Tuesday, Dec. 12.
For talking points, the Ohio Nuclear Free Network’s information sheet is here: OHIO HB 308 Turns Nuclear Waste Green.
Sunday, December 10, 2pm
Old First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bryden RoadI
Community Organizing Center is organizing and readers are coming from a variety of voices: Interfaith Association, Ohio Immigrant Alliance, First Congregation, Scioto Valley Presbytery, and others. We have held an annual marking of the declaration for 30 years, but this year is the 75th year. We are recording the reading and will post it.
Saturday, December 9, 7-8pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom
Theme: Corruption, radiation, and death
Vina Colley will speak about her experience as a worker at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion plant in Piketon, Ohio, and her work for nearly three decades to expose the alleged radioactive contamination and cover-ups at the plant.
A “question-and-answer” period will be included.
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This event will be preceded by a Memorial for David Zirkle, beginning at 6:30pm at the same Zoom link.
Please use this Zoom link to join this event.
Hosted by Columbus Free Press.
Friday, December 8, 8pm
Natalie's,945 King Ave Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43212
A night to remember! A reunion show of a concert that took place at the iconic Little Bros venue (formerly located in Columbus, Ohio) on 11/24/2001, hosted by the previous owner, Dan Dougan! Live music from X-Rated Cowboys, CG2, and Willie Phoenix!
Food & Bar: Our full food and drink menu will be available before and during the show. If you have Standing General Admission tickets, a limited menu of pizza and fries will be available to order from the bar.
Thursday, December 7, 2023, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
At this week's huddle, we'll metabolize the Dec 6 webinar, "Not Just Cop City, Issues at the Heart of the Movement" webinar series. We'll also review what we've done, who's doing what, and what's coming up to Stop Cop City. Join us to get activated or to jump back in. Unitarian Universalists.
Wednesday December 6, 3pm, Ohio Statehouse
This is a critical moment – we must take action now to protect trans youth in Ohio.
Anti-trans lawmakers at the Statehouse are fast-tracking hearings to pass House Bill 68. This radical, anti-trans legislation would ban critical, gender-affirming healthcare for minors. Ohioans have made it clear in our most recent election: important, private medical decisions should remain between Ohio families and their doctors – not the government. An opponent hearing is scheduled for later this week and a committee vote is imminent. Now is the time to speak up! Join us at the Statehouse on Wednesday at 3 p.m. to voice your opposition to this discriminatory bill.
This transphobic bill was amended earlier this year to include a provision that would ban trans girls and women from playing on sports teams that match their gender identities. HB 68 is a clear example of extreme government overreach and state-sponsored bullying of trans and gender-nonconforming Ohioans. Ohioans did not ask for this. Ohioans do not want this.
Monday, December 4, 2023, 1:00 PM
Please join the Marijuana Policy Project for a LIVE virtual discussion about what's next after voters passed Issue 2 at the ballot to make Ohio the 24th legalization state. Karen O'Keefe, MPP's Director of State Policies, will be joined by Ohio State Rep. Juanita Brent and Tom Haren, Spokesperson of the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol (CRMLA) to speak about the details of Ohio's legalization law — and the challenges it will face in implementation. \
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and his allies in the state legislature opposed the legalization measure that passed with a strong majority on November 7, and now prohibitionist lawmakers are seeking revisions and burdensome regulations that would undermine the will of voters and severely weaken legalization in the Buckeye State.
Thru Sun Dec 10
During the Cimate Consciousness Summit 2023, the movie ‘UNCHARITABLE’ will be screened for free. Everything you know about change is about to change! Meet the director, Stephen Gyllenhaal, live on Fri, Dec 8
Register here - https://summit.pocketproject.org/#start-registration
About “UnCharitable”
After three of the most dynamic and successful U.S. charities were shut down by conservative charity watchdogs, destroying lives and cutting off precious resources, many of the top influencers in the field knew something had to be done to overhaul the nonprofit sector.
Led by Dan Pallotta, whose record-breaking TED Talk on the subject has inspired leading philanthropists and changemakers, this feature-length documentary directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal exposes the dark side of philanthropy and introduces a radical new way of giving. In a powerful call to action, Uncharitable demands that charities be freed from the traditional constraints, so that they can truly change the world.
Saturday, December 2, 3-5pm, Whitehall Branch Library, 4445 E. Broad St
Bring the family out to celebrate the release of Step by Step! How the Lincoln School Marchers Blazed a Trail to Justice, by Debbie Riguad and Carlotta Pen.
This event is for all ages — it’s about sharing the important history of the Lincoln School Marchers and supporting literary arts in our community. We will have jewelry and book making, cookies, music, photos, and a reading.
Hosted by Daydreamers Press.