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As part of its 35th year as central Ohio’s premier LGBTQIA + performing organization, the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus (“CGMC”) is very proud to announce that they are launching their first-ever Youth Performing Ensemble.
“I’m incredibly proud that we are launching this Youth Ensemble because there are very few opportunities like this across the country,” said CGMC’s Executive Director Donovan Jones. “It’s important to me that we create a space where LGBTQIA+ youth in Columbus can come together, feel seen, and express themselves through music.”
CGMC believes that we are living in a time where members of our vast LGBTQIA+ family are continuing to be persecuted for simply daring to exist as their authentic true selves. This horrific truth is evidenced by the numerous pieces of anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation that have been introduced in governing bodies all across our nation. Specifically, regarding LGBTQIA+ youth, there continues to be too few safe spaces where they can feel accepted and affirmed for being exactly who they are.
According to the news wire service, Israel Ambassador nominee Mike Huckabee said hostages must be released. Does he mean the 2.2 million Palestinian hostages held in Gaza or the 12,000 Palestinians held in 13 Israeli concentration camps without charges or trial dates for years? Among the thousands of Palestinians (some Christians, yes, I said Christians) held in Israeli jails without due process, must also be released. So now Mikey, as a professing Christian, how will he work on that one?
Since Huckabee said during his presidential campaign in 2015 that "There is no such thing as Palestinians, I assume he was referring to only the Israeli hostages. Huck spends a lot of time on Twitter. He thinks he's very funny and slick. The fact is he is boring, dull, and Islamophobic, and he will put you to sleep.
Judging from Trump’s appointments so far – hard core Zionists like Elise Stefanik for ambassador to the United Nations and Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel – combined with the fact that he will have control of the House and Senate, and with the collusion of most Democrats, it’s going to be a committed Zionist administration. It’s going to be brutal.
Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) Central Ohio is attempting to assess the impact of the election results on our efforts to promote to a world where all people – from the U.S. to Palestine — live in freedom, justice, equality, and dignity. We recently held a zoom program to address this. The recording can be accessed here. https://youtu.be/l9AMT2U4y6Y. At the national level, JVP is networking with Adalah Justice Project, US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, Arab Resource Organizing Center, Movement for Black Lives, and Rising Majority to develop a strategy for confronting these challenges.
We begin the GREEP zoom #200 with JEN KARIUS, who worked the polls in Pennsylvania & asks for others to contact her.
Then the great JOHN BRAKEY checks in from Arizona with his deep understanding of what a fair election really looks like.
MYLA RESON introduces DAVID FELDMAN of “the Mop Up,” and tells us that letters are going to Kamala Harris, asking her to investigate the election outcome.
Myla reads the “Duty to Warn” letter from computer expert Steven Spoonamore sent to the Democrats.
From Asheville, North Carolina, ILENE PROCTOR reports on an election outcome that gave down ballot Democrats a victory along with Trump.
Legendary “Flashpoints” host DENNIS BERNSTEIN warns of federal legislation designed to attack progressive non-profits.
BRENDA DAVIES gratefully informs us about HR815, set to destroy activist groups nationwide.
KPFK’s erstwhile Chair TATANKA BRICCA warns of explosions set to go off possibly this summer.
We then hear from MARGOT KING that HR 815 has been (temporarily) defeated.
RUTH STRAUSS says she un-scribed from the Washington Post but thinks folks should join back up.
The U.S. House just passed H.R. 9495 — a bill that would grant the incoming Trump administration the power to shut down organizations they don’t like by revoking their nonprofit status.
We can’t let this happen, Suzanne. It would have a chilling effect on our ability to fight for climate justice and oppose fossil fuel projects. But we can still stop this bill in its tracks in the Senate if we amplify our outrage before H.R. 9495 can come to a vote.
Dr. Bob Fitrakis and Dan-o Dougan converse with local musician Ed Forman and play songs from his new album with 400 Pirates -- and a few live songs he strums in the studio.
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It was one year ago today that Environmental Court Judge Stephanie Mingo declared that “City of Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther is the source of the ex parte communication” in the case of the Greyhound bus station on Columbus’ west side. Judge Mingo should have revealed the Mayor’s name during the Emergency Status Conference that was held on October 12, 2023, 26 days before the mayoral election. Judge Mingo was well aware of the implications of announcing Andy Ginther’s name as the ex parte communicator just 26 days prior to Election Day. She had a duty to tell the public who it was and what was said and her silence brings into question judicial partiality of a high-ranking city official. This was a clear abuse of power and the mayor made the phone call to get an advantage in the election. The mayor tried to obstruct official business of the court.
Thursday, November 21, 6pm, Enarson Classroom Building [Rm. 240], 2009 Millikin Rd., and online at tinyurl.com/CORSmeeting
Join us this Thursday at 6pm for a discussion on the pamphlet “Fascism: What It Is and How to Fight It” by Leon Trotsky. Come in person to Enarson Classroom Building Rm. 240 or attend online at tinyurl.com/CORSmeeting.
The text of this book is available at marxists.org/archive/trotsky/works/1944/1944-fas.htm.
There is no need to read the text to come discuss with us. We welcome all students, workers, and community members who want to build the left and fight the right!
Hosted by Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists.
The presence of white supremacist groups, such as neo-Nazis marching in public spaces like the Short North will provoke strong reactions from various communities including African Americans and Jewish people, among others.
While some of our white allies may suggest to simply ignore attention-starved masked Nazis marching in our communities and dismiss them as “clowns,” this is easier said than done for African Americans and Jewish people. These events are viewed as deeply disturbing and threatening due to the symbols of hate and the ideologies these groups represent.
For African Americans: Fear, Anger and Historical Trauma
They may feel fear and anger, as these groups often promote ideologies that are explicitly racist and aim to intimidate minority communities. This can also trigger historical memories of racial violence (lynchings) and be a stark reminder of ongoing racial tensions and systemic racism.
For Jewish People: Distress, Alarm and Historical Trauma