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Today, Innovation Ohio (IO), Ohio's progressive politics and policy hub, announced their official endorsement of two bipartisan bills to reform Ohio's cash bail system: HB 315 and SB 182.
Wednesday, June 16, 3pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Please join us as we explore the significance of the Underground Railroad. This educational program will be presented by Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan, Jr., D. Min., Executive Director, Ohio Council of Churches.
“Pastor Jack,” as he is known informally and personally, is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) U.S. and Canada. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Sullivan is an internationally renowned preacher and speaker, justice advocate, ecumenist, journalist, and death penalty abolitionist. In recognition of his work to stop executions, Dr. Sullivan was given the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Award for Social Justice by the State of Ohio’s Dr. MLK, Jr. Holiday Commission.
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This webinar will be presented via Zoom webinar or via “Facebook Live.”
Wednesday, June 16, 3pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Please join us as we explore the significance of the Underground Railroad. This educational program will be presented by Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan, Jr., D. Min., Executive Director, Ohio Council of Churches.
“Pastor Jack,” as he is known informally and personally, is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) U.S. and Canada. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Sullivan is an internationally renowned preacher and speaker, justice advocate, ecumenist, journalist, and death penalty abolitionist. In recognition of his work to stop executions, Dr. Sullivan was given the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Award for Social Justice by the State of Ohio’s Dr. MLK, Jr. Holiday Commission.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
This webinar will be presented via Zoom webinar or via “Facebook Live.”
Tuesday, June 15, 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Intersect is the Ohio Council of Churches’ webinar series that explores the intersectionality between faith, policy, and racism.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by Ohio Council of Churches.
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Editor's Note: This Sunday the Hilltop Historical Society was scheduled to hold its annual memorial service for Confederate soldiers, but it has been postponed until September and a decision to place Confederate flags will be made then.
One year into America’s reported racial reckoning, it is difficult to discern much meaningful change in our country. A major factor contributing to our stalled progress is an inability to grapple honestly with our nation’s history. The recent American Legion incident in Hudson highlighted how much some people prefer anodyne, sanitized stories of an imagined past to thoughtful inquiry that honestly grapples with legacies of race and power. In Columbus, there are some who hold far stronger preferences for hagiography and mythology over history, with far starker implications and consequences.
10 years ago today on a sunny Saturday hundreds of bikers from all across Ohio gathered in Columbus in a massive show of support for We Are Ohio and our fight against Senate Bill 5. We met on the west side where a local band played songs while the bikers got ready. Media was present and interviewing those who decided to join.
The bikers lined up and respectfully made their way up Broad St. into the center of downtown Columbus where they encircled the Statehouse with signs, t-shirts and the roar of their thunderous machines to stand up for the collective bargaining rights of everyday heroes. They even gave rides to We Are Ohio campaign workers, who hopped on the back of their bikes and joined the caravan.
It was a ride to KILL THE BILL!
Riders from all walks of life joined in. Public and private sector workers and employees, autoworkers, police officers, firefighters, teachers, nurses, pastors, small business owners, Republicans, Democrats and Independents, Moms, Dads, family members and your neighbors.
10 years later, we still remember the incredible accomplishment of so many Ohioans.
The Ohio Senate Finance Committee last week added a clause to the proposed 2022-2023 state budget which would give any “medical practitioner, health care institution, or healthcare payer” the “freedom” to decline services if it violates their moral, ethical, or religious beliefs.”
SC3909, or the “Medical Practitioner Conscience Clause,” would make it legal to discriminate based on any reason that would violate a doctor or health care provider’s “conscience.” The clause would protect discriminatory practices by health care workers and providers from being “civilly, criminally, or administratively liable.”
Edith’s first in-person ICE check-in is tomorrow, Tuesday, June 15. We want to invite you to show our continued support of Edith and her family by attending a support rally that morning at 9:15 am. Part of the order of supervision ICE issued back in February, which has allowed Edith to publicly and safely return home in Columbus, stipulated that an in-person check-in would be required three times a year (in addition to weekly virtual check-ins completed by phone). Tuesday, June 15 is the first of these required personal check-ins.
The Free Press June Second Saturday Cyber-Salon started with Free Press Board member Mark Stansbery reflecting on the history of organizing in Columbus, including the beginning of the Community Organizing Center in 1993. He pointed out a cover of In These Times and the issues they are covering.
Mark introduced the first speaker, former Congressional candidate Morgan Harper, currently with her new group Columbus Stand Up!
Sunday, June 13, 1-6pm, Northwest Kiwanis Park, 4840 Stonehaven Dr.
Join Rainbow UA in celebrating the first-ever LGBTQ Pride event in Upper Arlington!
This event will include the following.
Booths: Kaleidoscope Youth Center [plus bins for donations], Equitas Health, flags from Trans Ohio, LGBTQ history table, free Mom Hugs / Momma Bears, League of Women Voters, Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio, Equality Ohio [Ohio Business Competes], Columbus Public Health, James Center for Cancer Health Equity, Ace and Aro Alliance of Central Ohio, Family Pride Network, and Lifeline of Ohio,Stonewall Columbus, GLSEN [Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network]
Speakers: Rick Neal, Glennon Sweeney, David Polakowski, and Joe Matessa