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Thursday, June 30, 7-9pm, Tuttle Park [outside of the Tuttle Community Center], 240 W. Oakland Ave.
Roe v. Wade has been overturned. Join us for an organizing meeting to address the fallout.
Hosted by Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists.
As our nation’s birthday rolls around again, there is a strange and eerie feeling about the country we’re living in these days. The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade –– thus removing federal protections for abortion rights –– has sent shock waves across the country and unleashed a firestorm upon our political system. While abortion is often painted in the light of “left versus right” –– and Lord knows each side could not be more different on this complicated issue –– our binary way of political thinking obviously doesn’t always apply to everyone. But in light of other recent events –– insurrections, false claims of stolen elections, the erosion of our democratic processes and systemic erasure of constitutional rights –– it might be time for independent voters to pick a side.
Kona Craft Kitchen is located in the new Bridge Park Development in Dublin The restaurant had its grand opening in March 2022, and as of June executive chef Anthony Schulz has launched new, clearly marked, intentionally vegan selections on the menu.
For those who eat a plant-pure diet for health reasons, or those vegans seeking optimal thriving health, you will be delighted that the offerings lean towards whole foods (though they do use oil), and gluten-conscious (not containing gluten, though produced in an environment that does use wheat), and there are peanuts on the soba noodle (made from buckwheat flour).
Ohio has been going gun crazy for years and it’s only going to get Wild West worse.
As of this month the state is now not only a “stand your ground” state, but also permitless carry, meaning state-mandated training or a background check to legally carry guns is optional, and gun nuts also have the option to openly carry because God says it’s okay.
The above picture was taken at a local grocery store. True, grocery stores are targets for active shooters, but must we all be openly carrying so to put an end to active shooters?
When it comes to America’s gun fetish there’s too much blame to go around, but arguably the biggest gun-pusher trap house in Ohio is the Ohio Statehouse, as its dominating GOP leadership apparently wants an AR-15 slung over everyone’s shoulder.
Part Three (of Four)
Residents’ lack of basic rights (cont’d.)
Adequate city services
I can call attention to only a selection of the principal lost or stolen rights. These include the right to maintain on a legal and customary basis well-established, recognized, and historic neighborhoods. This right embraces the maintenance of the legal residential status of each property as well as the compacts that govern property transfers and illegal amassing of collections of hundreds of rental properties in an area that is zoned as residential. It also includes upkeep and repair of the properties. This includes contracts, public health, and public safety.
NorthSteppe’s, HomeTeam’s, and others’ houses all too often feature broken front doors, windows, and doorbells; insufficient trash containers irregularly put out or returned according to code; and broken sidewalks. Broken water and gas pipes are common, as well as appliances. Many yards are strewn with trash; upholstered furniture; drinking game paraphernalia; portable toilets, tents, shelters, and other structures; open fires; and large quantities of alcohol provided free—all without required permits.
Imprisoned American Indian Movement (AIM) elder Leonard Peltier is 77 years old, suffering from severe diabetes, hypertension, an aortic aneurysm, and is blind in one eye. He has been imprisoned for more than 46 years, unjustly convicted of aiding and abetting in the murder of two FBI agents.
Many members of Congress have joined Amnesty International, Nobel Peace Prize laureates including the Dalai Lama, and Pope Francis to call for his immediate release on humanitarian grounds. Former US attorney James Reynolds, whose office prosecuted Leonard in 1977, recently appealed to President Biden for clemency for Leonard, “We were not able to prove that Mr. Peltier personally committed any offense on the Pine Ridge Reservation,” on June 26, 1975.
Sunday, June 26, 2pm, Franklin Park [near the Franklin Park Adventure Center], 1755 E. Broad St.
SURJCO exists to organize white people in Central Ohio to take anti-racist action. Interested in getting more involved?? Come meet new people and learn about SURJCO at our summer kick-off meetup on Sunday, June 26. This event is open to the public and is kid friendly. If you plan to attend, please fill out this form so we have an idea of how many people to expect [forms.gle/PPSKcCHKPAm6c2jv6]. Please share widely!
When: Sunday, June 26; 2pm
Where: Franklin Park; meet by the Franklin Park Adventure Center; 1755 E. Broad St.
What to bring: Bring your own snack and drink and a blanket or chair to sit on!
RSVP for this event by using this link.
The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) and its partners invite you to experience the diversity of agriculture this summer during the 2022 Sustainable Farm Tour and Workshop Series.
This annual series of public tours and workshops features nearly 20 organic and ecological farms and businesses in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana, providing unique opportunities for farmers, educators, and conscientious eaters to learn about sustainable agriculture, local foods, and those who make it possible.
Tour guests can walk through urban farm fields, livestock pastures, and more during these OEFFA farm tours:
Ignorance might be bliss, arguably in some situations, but not in this case. Here, ignorance can be catastrophic as western audiences are denied access to information about a critical situation that is affecting them in profound ways and will most certainly impact the world’s geopolitics for generations to come.