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“Advocating for Trans Femme Inclusion in Sports: A Panel Discussion,” hosted by Equitas Health Institute

Wednesday, February 1, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Currently, nearly 20 states across the country ban transgender students from participating in sports that are consistent with their identity. Additionally, other states — including Ohio — have consistently introduced legislation in an effort to pass such a ban.

“Organizing for Transformative Change: How to Conduct a Truth Commission,” hosted by Social Welfare Action Alliance

Tuesday, January 31, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

What would social service work look like if all people had the human right to water, food, housing, education, and jobs at a living wage? These rights are defined in the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its covenants. The USA is one of the few nations that has never ratified the Covenant on Economic Human Rights. That’s the truth.

“Columbus Arts Festival Artist Selection Jury,” hosted by Greater Columbus Arts Council

Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29, 9am-4pm, Greater Columbus Arts Council, 182 E. Long St.

The public is invited to observe the jurying process for the 2023 Columbus Arts Festival. Jurying will take place at the Greater Columbus Arts Council office at 182 E. Long St. Metered street parking is available.

Over the course of the weekend, the jury will review more than 800 applications and will select a maximum of 250 artists to participate in this year’s festival.

“Columbus Arts Festival Artist Selection Jury,” hosted by Greater Columbus Arts Council

Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29, 9am-4pm, Greater Columbus Arts Council, 182 E. Long St.

The public is invited to observe the jurying process for the 2023 Columbus Arts Festival. Jurying will take place at the Greater Columbus Arts Council office at 182 E. Long St. Metered street parking is available.

Over the course of the weekend, the jury will review more than 800 applications and will select a maximum of 250 artists to participate in this year’s festival.

“Mental Health and the Death Penalty,” hosted by Death Penalty Alternatives for Arizona and Ohioans to Stop Executions

Friday, January 27, 1:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join the conversation as we discuss the process, hurdles, and success of implementing a serious mental illness capital punishment exemption policy as we kick off our 2023 SMI [Serious Mental Illness] campaign in Arizona.

Joining our panel discussion will be experts who have advocated in their state for SMI protection policies and won, as well as legal experts to explain how mental illness can impact the outcome of capital cases.

Panelists include:

Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists Organizing Meeting

Thursday, January 26, 7pm, Enarson Classroom Building [Rm. 214], 2009 Millikin Rd., and online at tinyurl.com/CORSmeeting

Join Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists Thursday, January 26, at7pm, for an organizing meeting! We will be discussing our activist work and organizing and welcome all who are interested in getting involved to attend.

This meeting will take place in Enarson Classroom Building [Rm. 214] and online at tinyurl.com/CORSmeeting.

“Seeds of Change: The Power of Women’s Voices” Exhibit Opening Event

Thursday, January 26, 1-3pm, Prior Hall [OSU Health Sciences Library], 376 W. Tenth Ave.

The Medical Heritage Center and Voices in Humanism invite you to the opening of this compelling new exhibit on Thursday, January 26, 1-3 pm. Learn more about these three women and their incredible passion to challenge the status quo in their communities:

• Dianne Kadonaga: “From Survival Farming to Urban Garden Oasis: Coming Full Circle in the Sunny Glen Garden”

• Marybeth McDonald: “The Comfort Box as a Seed of Change in the Evolving Landscape of Mental Health Care”

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