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Wednesday, March 24, 2021, 6:00 PM
Fresh from the headlines: short, noteworthy developments in the cannabis world with an Ohio point of view. All sources are linked:
The Feds
· Full Legalization. As a follow-up to the MORE Act – passed in the U.S. House, stalled in the U.S. Senate and expired at the end of last year – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has signaled his intent to introduce legislation that would remove marijuana from federal scheduling, expunge records and focus on small businesses in communities hit hard by the drug war. (March 2020)
Tuesday, May 23, 9-11am, this on-line event requires advance registration
Budgets are moral documents that establish Ohio’s priorities for the next two years. Come and learn about what is in the budget to address poverty, inequality, and hunger in our communities. The Ohio Council of Churches and our statewide partners will work with legislative offices so that you will have an opportunity to share your thoughts and opinions with your State Representatives on how we can promote the common good in Ohio.
Join the Ohio Council of Churches and the Hunger Network of Ohio for a day of public witness regarding the State Biennial Budget. Budgets are moral documents that establish Ohio’s priorities for the next two years.
We are thrilled to announce that there will be comments from Bishop Michael Curry, the 27th Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church and a homily from Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, as part of this spirited event.
Come in be inspired as we prepare for meetings with members of the Ohio General Assembly to speak against hunger, homelessness, and inequity.
Don’t Let Developers Gentrify Southern Orchards!
Saturday, March 20, 1pm, 641 E. Kossuth St.
Facebook Event
Friday, March 19, 1-3pm, Ohio Statehouse
On March 19, climate activists around the world are taking to the street to demand immediate action on climate change. For too long, our leaders have delivered empty promises, while the climate crisis worsens, and communities suffer. We have no time to wait.
Sunrise Columbus is calling for concrete action now. Join us at the Ohio Statehouse on Friday, March 19, along with thousands worldwide in coordination with FridaysForFuture, to make your voice heard and demand climate justice.
We demand a greener Columbus, a just and sustainable Ohio, and a national Green New Deal for good jobs and a livable planet for all.
Bring a sign, a mask, water, comfortable shoes, and bring a friend or two to grow this movement.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
In the wake of Casey Goodson’s autopsy report being made public by his family’s attorney on Wednesday, March 17, the local arm of the Blackout Coalition is demanding Representative Joyce Beatty – arguably Central Ohio’s most politically influential African American – to call for deputy Jason Meade’s arrest and do so this coming Tuesday when she meets with President Joe Biden in Columbus.
Murder suspects have been arrested on far less evidence. The Department of Justice, the FBI and the Columbus Division of Police are investigating the shooting.
“Looks like your Democratic friends don’t care about Black lives,” stated the Blackout Coalition on Twitter Wednesday night. “Prove us wrong. Joe Biden will be in your city (Columbus) on Tuesday, March 23. Will you publicly demand the immediate arrest of MURDERER Jason Meade or just smile and do a photo-op with Joe Biden?”
March 17, 2021, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
The Middle East Institute's Arts and Culture Center and the Alan Cheuse International Writers Center at George Mason University are pleased to host acclaimed Syrian author Khaled Khalifa for a talk about his most recent novel, Death is Hard Work, and how the Syrian uprisings have impacted his writing and the country he calls home. More information and registration here.