Action Alerts
Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 7:00 PM
In its starred review of War Made Invisible, Kirkus Reviews called the book “a powerful, necessary indictment of efforts to disguise the human toll of American foreign policy” and “an incisive and provocative overview of the consequences of the media’s appalling failures in making important truths known.”
The review summarized War Made Invisible this way: “With formidable clarity, Solomon, the executive director of the Institute for Public Accuracy and author of War Made Easy, documents how the so-called war on terror has spawned an endless and secretive program of foreign interventions. The author is particularly eloquent in explaining how the media’s exclusive focus on past and potential ‘American suffering’ in framing such activities has meant that ‘there [isn’t] much room to see or care about the suffering of others, even if—or especially if—it was caused by the United States.’
Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 6:30 PM
Program at 7:00 PM on why a “NO” vote in the August election is so important to preserving the basic principle of one person one vote. Join us to learn about the issue and what action you can take to help preserve our democracy.
Location: Whetstone Library Community Room, 3909 N. High St., Columbus.
Monday, July 17, 2023, 5:00 PM
Grassroots Election Protection Coalition/ALLIANCE 4 GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY.
Register here.
NOTE NEW LINK:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqfuygpjIiHtc20uIOxdeqYRiAicjSLWUc
Starting Sunday, July 16
Pick up your "No On Issue 1" yard sign - they are on the front porch at 1021 East Broad Street now!
Contact:
Suzanne Patzer - 614-374-2448
colsfreepress@gmail.com
Saturday, July 15, 12noon-6pm
Maize Manor United Methodist Church, 3901 Maize Rd., and several other locations in Linden
Sites include urban farms, homesteads, community gardens, land banks and space-sharing options & examples of small gardening yielding plenty.
Explore beautiful gardens and sustainable living in Columbus' Linden neighborhood !
This in-person event will take place on Saturday, July 15, 2023, 12 - 6 pm.
The Urban Farm Church, located at 3901 Maize Road, Columbus, OH 43224, will serve as the Welcome Center, and be open from 12-6, with activities and tours.
The 8+ additional sites will be open 1 - 5 pm with owners/creators/gardeners being present, sharing their visions, tips and challenges.
Whether you're a seasoned gardener, a sustainability advocate, involved in community gardens, or simply curious about sustainable living, this tour is for you!
Friday, July 14, 6-10pm, The Vanderelli Room, 218 McDowell St.
This event will feature live painters, performances, and film screenings; cocktails and a prison-themed microwave bar will be available for snacking.
Curators’ Statement:
“Imagining Abolition: Reset” presents the talent of RAG [Returning Artists Guild] artists who are either formerly incarcerated or currently serving time, their works illuminating the potential for creativity to flourish under the most depraved circumstances. Through their artistic expressions, these individuals have emerged as pioneers of contemporary practice and production, redefining the boundaries of art and its ability to transcend physical and psychological confinement.
We need Route Drivers
We are looking for a few long term route drivers.
1 - 4 shifts per week$20 - $27/hourSix-week training programMust be 21 or older, with a passion for sustainability, sparkling driving record, and 4 year degreeSend resumes to: compostit@thecompostexchange.com
We also need Booth Managers
Know someone who is 21 and older who is sustainably minded and wants to make some extra income working Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons?
3.5 - 4.5 hours per shift$65/$75 per shiftTraining takes one weekSend resumes to: compostit@thecompostexchange.com
Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Hear from several active Move to Amend Ohio leaders. Ask questions. Get pumped to Take Action.
What is State Issue 1? Why would make it harder to challenge corporate rule? What you can do to Take Action to help others to Vote NO on August 8 (early registration begins July 11).
More information and registration here.
Amazon Prime Day is Tuesday, July 11th (TODAY!) & Wednesday, July 12th. Why not use this opportunity to help homeless and marginally housed men, women and children we serve?
Save Ohio Parks is a group of volunteer grassroots citizens in Ohio concerned about fracking in our state parks, forests, wildlife areas, and other public lands. This year Gov. DeWine signed a law kickstarting fracking in our public lands. So far oil and gas companies have applied to frack two of our state parks (Salt Fork and Wolf Run), and two of our wildlife areas (Valley Run and Zepernick). Additional applications are submitted every week. Save Ohio Parks has formed to push back on this. Our public lands are supposed to be protected spaces for people and wildlife. They are not meant to be exploited by extractive industries. The Oil and Gas Land Management Commission is now taking public comments on these fracking applications:
Salt Fork State Park: bit.ly/nofracksaltfork