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Senator Brown is a key target to ask to oppose the Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870).
That bill - only 4 pages that have nothing to do with nuclear - has had the Nuclear ADVANCE Act attached!
The ADVANCE bill has 3 major provisions:
(1) support for new nuclear reactors – think big public $$,
(2) international engagement and deployment – think nuclear weapons proliferation, and
(3) NRC streamlining. This would fast-track licensing of reactors and their new fuel, decrease safety measures on both existing and new reactors, and unbelievably, turning the NRC’s mission to promoting nuclear power.
Contact Senator Brown’s office (202) 224-2315 in DC and (614) 469-2083 Columbus.
Tell him NO on S. 870 until the money-wasting, dangerous nuclear bill is removed.
On the first anniversary of when the inspiring whistleblower and peace activist Daniel Ellsberg passed away -- we’re inviting you to watch and share the new film “A Common Insanity: A Conversation with Daniel Ellsberg About Nuclear Weapons.”
You can watch the documentary for free by clicking here.
Powerful and concise in little more than half an hour, A Common Insanity provides never-before-seen footage as Ellsberg explains what he learned as a nuclear war planner, and as an independent researcher during the five decades after he revealed the Pentagon Papers.
The new documentary was directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Judith Ehrlich, who co-directed and co-produced The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers.
Saturday, June 15, 7pm, Old First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bryden Rd.
Join us for a discussion on homelessness in Columbus led by those who have lived it.
Come for food, drinks, live music, and community!
Contact: Mark D. Stansbery, 614-252-9255 or walk@igc.org
Hosted by Old First Presbyterian Church.
This week, people who were deported were SEEN and HEARD on Capitol Hill (pictured above), thanks to their loved ones and volunteers who blanketed the Hill with free ebook flyers and paperback copies of Broken Hope: Deportation and the Road Home. Read all about it and watch a video of our press conference here. The day was cosponsored by the Ohio Immigrant Alliance and Center for Law and Social Policy.
Dan-o regales Dr. Bob with anecdotes about his encounters with musicians while he was owner and promoter at Stache's and Little Brothers. Their show "Everybody Knows" plays on WGRN 91.9FM every Friday night at 11pm and streams live at wgrn.org.
Friday, June 14, 6-9pm, Wild Goose Creative, 188 McDowell St.
“LGBTQ+” encompasses a diverse spectrum of identities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and others. Inspired by iO Tillett Wright’s TedxWomen Talk, “Fifty Shades of Gay,” our exhibition draws parallels between geographical borders and the nuances of LGBTQ+ experiences in the United States.
Just as geographical lines delineate states and shape our understanding of terrain, societal boundaries often confine and define LGBTQ+ identities. Yet, from a distance, these lines blur, and the nation united as one. “50 Shades of Gay” seeks to provide a platform for Queer artists to express their narratives, whether through exploration of identity, community, or personal journey.
Hosted by Wild Goose Creative.
Act now!
His parole board has just met after 50 years. This may be his last chance
https://www.freeleonardpeltiernow.org/
https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/parole-commission-decision-on-leonard-peltier-s-release-expected-within-21-days
I started last week with a question…
Should I review Sugarhill Gang?
The legendary crew transitioned rap recordings from NYC Gypsy Cabs of live routines into platinum commercial success with “Rapper’s Delight” in 1979.
Rappers were party rockers. People hadn’t sold songs, yet.
Rapper’s Delight sold 14 million records, ensuring Hip Hop wouldn’t be relegated to a live performance genre like DC GO-GO’s community. The Fatback Band’s King Tim 3 preceded Sugarhill Gang’s “Rappers Delight.’ In 1979. Fatback Band didn’t have “Rapper’s Delight’s” commercial success. Fatback Band didn’t sell 14 million records.
RockTheBells.com listed 21 Rap Records Released in 1979:
The Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus (“CGMC”), central Ohio’s premiere TTBB vocal organization, is presenting their annual summer concert series, this year titled BANNED, on June 22 and 23 at the Riffe Center’s Davidson Theatre. The concert purposefully is influenced by current affairs, and is a reflection of the LGBTQIA+ community’s strong feelings about them.
“I, along with so many in the Queer community, have been scared, concerned, and angry about the way that our government is attacking oppressed individuals,” said Brayton Bollenbacher, Artistic Director for the Chorus. “These bans are meant to make us feel isolated and alone. But we aren't. We are an upset community of people that are tired of politicians making decisions that harm our community.”
Woven through the poignant concert’s lyrics, choreography and imagery are thematic elements of book bans, references to “Don’t Say Gay” legislation, affirmations of women’s and immigrants’ rights, and those of the transgender community. Bollenbacher said that BANNED’s programming is about “fighting back.”
Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 3:30 PM
Location: Ohio Statehouse, Finance hearing room.
SB No. 177,
Establish and operate the Ohio Health Care Plan, was introduced in the 135th Ohio General Assembly sponsored by Senators William P. DeMora and Paula Hicks-Hudson and co-sponsored by Senators Nickie J. Antonio, Hearcel F. Craig, Catherine D. Ingram, Kent Smith, and Vernon Sykes.
Pack the house to support the sponsors!
If any questions, please contact me by email:
Dee Chavez, Chair SPAN Ohio Lobby Committee
dee49@fuse.net