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On Wednesday, March 19th, the Ohio Student Association is marching from the Ohio State University to the Ohio Statehouse while the House votes to pass Senate Bill 1, the Higher Education Destruction Act. We call on DeWine to Stand Up for Students: Veto SB 1.
WHO: Ohio State Students and higher education allies
WHAT: We are marching from The Ohio State University to the Ohio Statehouse while our elected representatives in the House vote to pass Senate Bill 1. Students call on Gov. DeWine to do the right thing: Stand Up for Students. Veto the bill.
WHEN + WHERE: Wednesday, March 19, the Ohio State University → the Ohio Statehouse
Wednesday, March 19, 1:30pm, Ohio Statehouse
Block off your calendar for this coming Wednesday, 3-19-2025. We need you in Columbus.
The Higher Education Destruction Act (Ohio S.B. 1) is scheduled to pass out of the Ohio legislature that day. We need a huge Statehouse presence.
You can march to the Statehouse from The Ohio State University (leaving from the intersection of 15th Ave. and N. High St. at 1pm) _or_ meet us outside of the Statehouse [near the McKinley statue] at 1:30pm.
This protest will last as long as the Ohio House is debating the Higher Education Destruction Act (S.B. 1).
Please come if you can. We need as many people in Columbus as possible on Wednesday.
Hosted by Honesty for Ohio Education.
The United States of America—the 50501 Movement is calling for the immediate impeachment and conviction of President Donald J Trump for the high crime of abuse of power. The 50501 movement will continue to stand up for the Constitution and for American democracy, even when our own government refuses to.
TRUMP’S ABUSE OF POWER
At 12:35 AM ET on March 17th, President Donald Trump made a post on Truth Social “declaring” the reversal and voiding of all pardons made by former President Joe Biden, including four members of the January 6th investigation committee. This action isn’t only an attack on the former president; it is a direct assault on the rule of law in our country and a chilling escalation of political persecution.
Sixty-two years ago, the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., ignited America with his dream of what this country could be. Regrettably, that dream turned into a nightmare when Walter Carter, Jr., the president of the Ohio State University, declared that OSU would “sunset the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)” as well as the Center for Belonging and Social Change (CBSC), effective February 28. So the sun is going down on diversity and inclusion at OSU? Is OSU now a “sundown town?”
For those of you too young to remember such places, they were towns that made it clear that Black people were not welcome there “after sundown,” often displaying these hostile sentiments on large billboards on the way into and out of town. Who is welcome here, and who is now excluded from the OSU community? What ideas and thoughts are welcome here, and which are excluded? Carter could not have made it more clear by leaping to obey legislation that has not even been enacted yet and federal executive orders that do not carry the weight of law.
Monday, March 17, 2025, 4:00 PM
The catastrophic shutdown of lifesaving foreign aid is putting millions at risk of disease and death despite lawsuits and promises of waivers. And now Congress is threatening draconian cuts to Medicaid and food assistance for low-income Americans. The drama in DC is constantly shifting, making it hard to keep up.
RESULTS is on Capitol Hill every day and holding meetings with congressional offices across the country and with partners around the world. In this hour-long chat, we’ll share the latest on the struggle to save foreign aid and to protect Medicaid and SNAP. We’ll leave ample time to answer your questions and hear your concerns. Join us to learn what your support has made possible, what we’re doing now, and what’s next.
Throughout my political career, I have steadfastly defended the First Amendment, particularly the right to free speech. In 2002, I delivered a speech entitled A Prayer for America, where I challenged the rationale of the PATRIOT Act and questioned actions that infringed upon the constitutional guarantees of freedom of speech and protection against unreasonable searches.
My commitment to upholding free speech has been a guiding principle throughout my tenure in public service. While a Member of Congress, I consistently opposed measures that, in my view, threatened civil liberties, including the Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007, which I believed was unconstitutional and could potentially criminalize thought. The bill passed. I was one of 6 members who voted against it.
The Current Assault on Free Speech on Campus
Sunday, March 16, 2-4pm
Sequoia Pro Bowl, 5501 Sandalwood Blvd.
Looking for a fun way to connect with like-minded folks while supporting Simply Living? Join us for an afternoon of bowling, community, and sustainability-inspired fun at Sequoia Pro Bowl!
After last month’s screening of Join or Die, which explored the power of community and civic engagement, we’re keeping the momentum going with a social event that brings people together — on the lanes! Whether you’re a seasoned bowler or just in it for the laughs, this event is about strengthening local connections and supporting Simply Living’s mission, all while having a great time.
Cost: $25 per person (includes two hours of bowling + shoe rental)
Why You Should Join Us
Community Matters: Research shows that strong local connections lead to healthier, happier, and more sustainable communities. This event is a chance to step away from the screen and build real-world connections.
Support Simply Living: Your participation helps fund Simply Living’s programming, including educational events, sustainability initiatives, and community outreach.
Saturday, March 15, noon
Ohio Statehouse AND
4-5pm
Grove City, 4035 Broadway
Uphold the Constitution! End executive overreach! Liberty and Justice for all!
Peacefully protest the policies of the second Trump administration.
Veterans of all ages and their supporters lined the sidewalk from State to Broad Street in front of the Ohio Statehouse protesting the proposed Trump administration cuts to federal Veterans Administration (VA) jobs.
The Columbus demonstration answered a call for veterans' protests at capitol cities fSandy Bolzenius, a veteran at the protest, estimated there were at least 350 people in attendance.or Friday, March 14 at noon across the country demanding Congress stop the proposed cuts of 80,000 VA jobs would affect benefits many depend upon.
Protester signs expressed anti-fascism, anti-Trump and anti-Elon Musk sentiment as well as defending the Constitution and hands off veteran's benefits. Members of Veterans for Peace held banners for their organization. Sandy Bolzenius, a veteran at the protest, estimated there were at least 350 people in attendance.