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Yesterday something that has become tiresomely routine happened; I spoke to a college class about the most obvious climate solution, and neither the students nor the professor had ever heard of it. The 325 organizations (and climbing) listed at the bottom of this article are promoting it, and have joined 17,717 individuals (thus far) in signing a petition for it at http://cop26.info
Many of us have been screaming about it at the tops of our lungs for years and years, writing about it, making videos about it, organizing conferences on it. Yet it is ineluctably unknowable.
Here are the words of the petition:
To: Participants in COP26 UN Climate Change Conference, Glasgow, Scotland, November 1-12, 2021
Recently I have become aware of the homeless community in Columbus. The first thing I have observed is the ecological impact. The pictures are of a homeless encampment under I-70 East bound on Central Avenue. Much of the embankment of I-70 East bound (North of Mound street) across from the old stadium has been cleared to keep the homeless out. Zumstein Drive near the Continent Shopping center is experiencing another large contingent of homelessness.
Housing issues I have seen include:
Slum lords refusing vouchers for fear of the dreaded "inspection." Meager by any standards the Section 8 or voucher inspections are so feared landlords refuse the vouchers. Attached is a copy of code complaint where it is suspected the rental agent feared a Section 8 inspection more than code enforcement. One must ask why a cash applicant is willing to accept such substandard housing. More so why isn't code enforcement bringing housing up to livable standards.
The Serpent Mound Star Knowledge Fall Equinox Peace Summit will honor the life of Chief Golden Light Eagle who was a great teacher, wisdom keeper and peace keeper. The outdoor event will offer the chance for visitors to enhance their cosmic connection to their deepest divine self and the universe as they are encouraged to pray for peace and enjoy music, workshops, vendors and presentations. Members of Chief’s family will be at the event which will also include chanting, drumming, light language transmissions, peace activists and peace ceremonies including an international peace flag ceremony, performance art, presentations by Native American elders and others. The outdoor event will take place on Friday, September 24 from 10AM-midnight, Saturday September 25 from 9:30 AM-midnight and Sunday September 26 from 9AM-6:30PM at Woodland Altars, 33200 SR 41, Peebles, Ohio. The site is located a short drive from the Serpent Mound.
Daniel Foote, special envoy to Haiti, resigns over U.S.' "inhumane, counterproductive" treatment of Haitian refugees, "international puppeteering," and Biden administration's dismissal of Haiti's needs, including the right to self-determination.
Cleveland - U.S. Border Patrol agents were caught on camera, charging at Haitian refugees with horses and whips. This brazen inhumanity may have shocked some; others were less surprised, but just as angry. Racism and U.S. imperialism come in many forms.
One of the last sprawling undeveloped areas inside I-270 is being transformed into Franklin County’s newest metro park – and at the same time into a $650 million mixed-use development packed with retail, offices and residential. Both should be open in some capacity by next year.
Apparently, this is the future of parks nationwide. Trails, woodland and lakes integrated with retail, offices and expensive housing. The “Columbus Way” has embraced it, and Quarry Trails Metro Park along with “Project QT,” the mixed-used area, is their first attempt at getting it right.
“We’ve become more intentional about it,” as told to Columbus Business Firstby Kenny McDonald, CEO of One Columbus, formerly Columbus 2020, which is working hand-in-hand with the Columbus Partnership. “There’s emerging ideas around the country to take parks and make them not just green spaces but places where we convene.”
Weren’t “we” already doing that at the metro parks?
Wednesday, September 22, 5:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Whetstone Branch], 3909 N. High St.
Join author Paul Robinson at the Whetstone Library meeting room for our Fall Simply Living Book Club discussion.
“Global Warming: Can It Be Stopped?” explores the science, psychology, and morality of climate change. Paul brings a unique perspective, as a psychologist and former science educator, to explore the deeper reasons why we are not acting on the climate crisis. He also offers insight into the opportunities for acting now to preserve the quality of life for generations to come.
You may purchase the book for $12.99 (paperback) or the ebook is $3.99. You may attend this event even if you have not read the book or have not finished it.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join Fair Districts and many partners as we come together from all across Ohio to demand FAIR MAPS. We have a full day of action planned, including a press conference, a march around the statehouse, speeches, scheduled lobby visits and more. It will be a show of force that official mapmakers will not be able to ignore! Check out the event schedule and additional information HERE.
Monday, September 20, 2021, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
On September 15th, the Ohio Redistricting Commission passed our new state legislative maps. Now, the Ohio General Assembly has only ten days until their first Congressional map deadline. Join All On The Line Ohio for a review of the state legislative process, the new maps, and how All On The Line Ohio activists can have their voices heard during the Congressional map drawing process. All On The Line is the grassroots advocacy campaign supported by the National Redistricting Action Fund. More information and registration here.
Sunday, September 19, 4pm, stepping off from Columbus City Hall, 90 W. Broad St.
Join us as the Interfaith Association of Central Ohio gathers to celebrate the unity found in the diverse community of the nine faith traditions that are represented within our membership. Faith communities will be calling for voting rights to be respected.
• County leaders maintain that we are a welcoming community, so central Ohio faith traditions are marching to demand that access to the ballot is critical to that claim.
• Civic engagement is central to all aspects of life; a representative government relies on the electoral process to be free, fair, and transparent.
Contact: office@iaco.org
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