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“COMPAS [Conversations On Morality, Politics And Society] Colloquium: Religion, Post-Liberalism, and Democracy,” hosted by OSU Center for Ethics and Human Values [CEHV]

Friday, January 19, 11:15-12:45pm, Thompson Library Rm. 165, 1858 Neil Ave.

In the twenty-first century, nations as diverse as Russia, India, Poland, and Turkey have seen a revival of religious politics, and many religious movements in other countries have proved similarly resilient. A new generation of political theologians passionately reformulate ancient religious doctrines to revolutionize modern political life. They insist that states recognize the true religion, and they reject modern liberal ideals of universal religious freedom and church-state separation.

“Kamala Harris, Misogynoir, and Misinformation” and “From Descriptive Representatives to Identity Representatives,” hosted by Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at The Ohio State University

Thursday, January 18, 12noon-1:30pm, Kirwan Institute, Conference Room 101, 33 W. 11th Ave. [this event will also be occurring via Zoom]

Part 1. Using Kamala Harris as a case study, this project discusses the role of misogynoir in fueling misinformation and disinformation in digital spaces.

Part 2. Drawing from the case of Kamala Harris and other mixed-race politicians, this presentation proposes that we move beyond descriptive representatives and toward identity representatives.

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“Pope Francis and the Gay Community,” hosted by Call to Action Columbus

Wednesday, January 17, 7-9pm, Maple Grove United Methodist Church, 7 W. Henderson Rd.

Tim Dick and Mike Dickinson will discuss our beautiful Pope Francis and his direction with the Gay Community.

Hosted by Call To Action Columbus, the Columbus chapter of a national organization of Roman Catholics who are working together to foster peace and justice in our world, our church, and ourselves. Call To Action is the country’s largest church reform organization.

“Lobbying 101: How to Influence Your Elected Officials,” hosted by Solar United Neighbors

Wednesday, January 17, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Elected officials need to know the truth about solar: that it provides clean, local, reliable energy. That’s why we want to equip you with the skills and knowledge to share that message.

On January 17, join us for our “Lobbying 101” training webinar. You’ll learn how to hold impactful and effective meetings with your elected officials, so that you will be able to protect and advance your energy rights.

“What Should Progressives Do About Joe Biden: A Panel Discussion,” hosted by RootsAction

Tuesday, January 16, 9pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Please join RootsAction on the evening of Tuesday, January 16, at 9pm ET / 6pm PT, as we host our panel discussion, “What Should Progressives Do About Biden?”

We’ll be joined by India Walton, Madinah Wilson-Anton, Karen Bernal, Max Elbaum, Alan Minsky, and Jeff Cohen, in a conversation moderated by RootsAction’s national director, Norman Solomon.

• Alan Minsky is the executive director of Progressive Democrats of America and a longtime journalist.

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