Action Alerts
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 6:00 PM
Students for Justice in Palestine and other student organizations are holding a candlelight vigil for the people of Gaza.
Location: The Oval, OSU campus in front of the Thompson Library, 1858 Neil Ave Mall Columbus, OH 43210.
Start: Sunday, October 15, 2023 • 2:00 PM
End: Sunday, October 15, 2023 • 5:00 PM
Moeller Park• 261 Hanford St, Columbus, OH 43206 US
Host Contact Info: secretary@columbusdsa.org
Join our comrades from across the state, to canvass for Reproductive Freedom and enshrine the right to an abortion in the Ohio constitution! Members will be coming to Columbus from all corners of the state to help us contact voters, get out the word about Issue 1 and defeat the authoritarian right.
After the canvass, we will meet up at Classic's Victory's Sports Bar(547 S High St, Columbus, OH 43212) for pizza and drinks, child friendly restaurant.
First time canvassing? No problem, we'll provide training and pair you up with an experienced canvasser! If you are able to, download the "signal" and "MiniVAN" apps before showing up for canvassing. (If you can't download the app, that's no problem, you can still canvass!)
Saturday, October 14, 7-8pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom
Speakers:
• Mary Jane Borden on cannabis legislation and a tribute to longtime cannabis activist Angelica Warren
• Lynn Tramonte, Ohio Immigrant Alliance, on new Migration Anthology book and updates on immigration issues in Ohio
A “question-and-answer” will be included.
If you have announcements for the progressive community, let us know at <colsfreepress@gmail.com>.
If you have any announcements for the progressive community, contact us at <colsfreepress@gmail.com>.
Please use this Zoom link to join this event.
Hosted by The Columbus Free Press.
Friday, October 13, 2023, 7:30 PM
Bill Cohen and friends will lead a candlelit, musical, year-by-year journey through the era, with live and familiar 1960’s folksongs, “news reports” of sixties happenings, displays of anti-war buttons and posters, and far-out sixties fashions.
Proceeds from the suggested $15 donations (at the door) will go to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective.
Free parking is also available in the lots just South and West of the church. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. in the church basement but get there early for a good seat. The program is suitable for ADULTS and MATURE TEENS.
Location: King Avenue Methodist Church, 299 W. King at Neil in Columbus 43201.
or more information, call Bill at (614) 263-3851 or e-mail BillCohen@columbus.rr.com.
Thursday, October 12 - 5pm
Ohio Statehouse
National Students for Justice in Palestine is calling for a national day of resistance from the student movement for Palestine liberation on college campuses.
SJP OSU will be collaborating with the Palestinian Women's Association at OSU to hold this protest against the inhumane crimes committed against Gaza, and we will be condemning the attacks on Gaza, as well as resisting directly through dismantling Zionism.
Please show out with flags, kuffiyehs, signs and your support for Palestine!!
Wednesday, October 11, 6-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Do you have questions about legally changing your or your child’s name and/or gender designation on various identity documents in Ohio?
Join us for a free legal clinic! Through the partnership of Equality Ohio, Equitas Health, and TransOhio, with support from local community groups, the Ohio Name Change Legal Clinic offers confidential virtual discussions with trained pro bono attorneys to help you navigate the process! Come with all of your questions and leave with the paperwork you need.
Tuesday October 10
World Day Against the Death Penalty.
As the news of violence and loss of Palestinian and Israeli life unfolds, we must be clear: this is the direct result of decades of Israeli occupation, blockade, and apartheid over millions of Palestinians. Since this latest escalation of violence began, Israeli government officials, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, have openly declared their intent to wreak devastation on Gaza. In spite of this, the Biden administration has already begun sending more military support to the Israeli government, and it is expected to include munitions for fighter jets and other weapons.
Sending weapons and military support to the Israeli government when its leaders are publicly stating their violent intentions is knowingly facilitating collective punishment and war crimes.
The U.S. already sends $3.8 billion in unconditional military funding to the Israeli military every single year, and this support for Israel's systematic oppression of Palestinians helped pave the path for the violence of this moment.
Sunday, October 8, 4pm
Ohio Statehouse
On October 7th, 2023, an unprecedented but historical series of events took place, led by our heroic resistance in Gaza who have shown the world yet again that the spirit of the Palestinian people cannot and will not be trampled, and that our resistance to Zionism and Western imperialism remains strong.
We call on the people of Columbus to uplift and honor our resistance and our martyrs. Join us today, October 8 at 4 pm at the Ohio Statehouse to march against the occupation and to celebrate our Gaza's resistance!
Keep spreading awareness, Palestine needs as much support now as ever! Bring your flags, signs, kuffiyehs, and strong spirits!!
Sunday, October 8, 1pm, Ohio Statehouse
Join Ohioans United For Reproductive Rights and partners as we gather to rally in support of “Yes” on Issue 1 this November. We’ll be rallying ahead of the voting registration deadline, so come learn about the importance of voting “Yes” on Issue 1! Bring a friend, some signs, and your energy to learn how you can get involved with Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights to protect reproductive freedom in Ohio this November!
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio, Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights, ACLU of Ohio, and Pro-Choice Ohio.