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Tuesday, November 4, 6:30am-7:30pm

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From the American Friends Service Committee

Since Sept. 2, the U.S. has bombed multiple boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific, killing at least 60 people. The Trump administration claims this is part of a new “armed conflict” with “narco-traffickers” but has presented no evidence that these boats were involved in drug smuggling.    

These killings are illegal. Despite the administration’s claims, the Constitution gives Congress—not the executive branch—the sole power to authorize military action. Without congressional authorization, these attacks violate the law. 

As a Quaker organization committed to peace and justice, we oppose violence in all its forms. These strikes will only lead to more violence. They put U.S. citizens at risk of retribution, heighten the risk of a wider conflict, and do nothing to address the complex issue of drug addiction. 

Tell Congress: Stop these illegal attacks and reaffirm its war powers.  

November 2, 5-7pm
Wells Barn, Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43203

Calling all community gardeners and their supporters. 

Get ready to spice things up! You’re invited to the Taste of the Near East Area Chili Cook-Off Social — a fun evening celebrating great food and great community.

Franklin Park Conseervatory's Growing To Green Team is calling all community gardeners and their supporters to come together for this friendly competition and social gathering. Sample delicious chili recipes, connect with neighbors, and share your love of good food and gardening!

Whether you’re entering your best chili or just coming to taste and cheer, we’d love to see you there.

Scan the QR code in the flyer to RSVP, enter your chili, and sign up to volunteer! Feel free to also use this link:

Don’t forget to vote! 

It may be an “off year” but there’s nothing off about making sure to elect the city council and school board candidates who will work to do right by your community and your values. Don’t sleep on those school and other levies either! 

Wednesday to Sunday is your last chance to early vote! Check the graphic above for hours (including Saturday and Sunday) and remember there’s no early vote on Monday.

Polls are open 6:30am to 7:30 pm on Tuesday, November 4. Make sure you have an UNEXPIRED ID. Find your polling location. 

Stepping Up to Help Neighbors in Need 
Funding for SNAP benefits are scheduled to end 10/31. ICO recognizes the potential humanitarian crisis of millions of people being without access to food. Now is the time for all of us to step up to help our neighbors! Please consider making a donation to one of these organizations. 

The Ohio Redistricting Commission just released their proposed Congressional map, and what's at stake couldn't be clearer: the political future of Ohio for the next decade.

Here's what the new map does:

This map will lock in our representation for ten years. We cannot sit this one out.

Option 1: Show Up in Person

Ohio Statehouse: 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio 43215

House Finance Committee Hearing Room (Room 313)

TOMORROW at 10:00 AM

October 30, 5 p.m. Eastern / 2 p.m. Pacific. Join us online! 
(Please note: This link will take you to a third-party website, youtube.com.)

What this nation has experienced at the hands of the Trump administration over the past several months is as troubling as it is illegal.

From intensified attacks on free speech to large-scale and warrantless immigration raids to military troops in cities across the country – the president is using the immense power of the federal government to try and silence opposition through fear.

SB 172 would require all public officials (state and local) to allow all immigration-related arrests with or without a warrant, even if the person is only “suspected” of being undocumented. It has passed the Senate and is moving in the House Public Safety Committee. 

Wednesday, October 29, 12pm
Columbus City Hall, 90 W. Broad St.

Columbus neighborhoods are currently part of a thoughtful case-by-case review process for building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) – sometimes called in-law suites or granny flats. The system is slow and unclear, so it makes sense to streamline the process; but the solution shouldn’t be to silence residents.

A proposal from Councilmember Otto Beatty III would allow ADUs (essentially a second house) on all residential lots without any neighborhood review or input. Residents would lose the opportunity to weigh-in on whether an ADU is appropriate for their community.

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