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Dayton - As part of a new national campaign to deliver better treatment and pay to all “essential workers,” the Dayton City Commission unanimously passed a resolution supporting an Essential Workers Bill of Rights on October 12. Essential Worker resolutions have passed in Lakewood and Toledo, and are under consideration in Fremont. Other cities across Ohio are starting the resolution process.
Mayor Nan Whaley said: “Of course Dayton is going to stand up for our essential community members: our government workers, health care workers, farm and factory workers, drug and grocery store workers, and others in the care, service, transportation, cleaning, and food industries. They can’t ‘work from home,’ they are needed in their workplaces to keep our society running. They have our backs, and we have to have theirs too.”
Channel 4’s Colleen Marshall is the matriarch of local broadcast news, so when she recently mentioned many Central Ohio suburban women are still undecided for President, some of us took serious pause.
Is it possible that thousands of educated and successful local women are still undecided and wavering whether to go with crotch-grabbing Trump as they did in 2016?
That’s all Columbus needs in its decades-long effort to attract and retain young professionals so to become as hip as Austin – another Trump victory.
Try not to cringe too hard or you could injure yourself, but as many are aware, the polls are neck-and-neck. RealClear Politics as of Sunday (Oct. 18) has Trump 46.5% to Biden 46%. Keep in mind women now vote more than men, a lot more: 73 million women voted in 2016 compared to 63 million men.
Nationally, polls and the mainstream media keep echoing that suburban women are bailing on Trump. This may not be the case for Upper Arlington, Dublin, Westerville, Canal Winchester, Grove City, Delaware and Licking County.
Last week in Cincinnati, Ivanka Trump told hundreds of invite-only supporters, “We’re going to win Ohio.”
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 07:00 PM
Two weeks until election day and we’ll be gathering activists from across the country. You’ll get fired up hearing from Rep Chris Pappas, you’ll meet a ton of other #Fight4HER activists, and get a chance to learn how to make sure we win big in November. What we do in the last 14 days just might determine the way things look for years to come. Register here.
From Sojourners
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) became a law 25 years ago, providing crucial protections for women and survivors of domestic violence. The legislation made it possible for courts to address violence inflicted upon women at home and in the streets. VAWA is now up for reauthorization but is being held up in the Senate. Ask your senators to vote for this important bill. More information here.
The bridge across the Olentangy River between Columbus City Hall and the Ohio Supreme Court building was filled with demonstrators demanding that Ruth Bader Ginsberg's dying wish be granted: that the confirmation of a new US Supreme Court Judge to replace her wouldn't happen until after the 2020 election results are finalized. People held signs Saturday afternoon (October 17) at the downtown intersection that read: "Ruth, Justice, and the American Way," "Keep Abortion Legal," "Stop Racism Now," "Let's All Tweet - Hold the Seat!," "Stop the War on Women," and "Hey GOP - Our Country called and wants our Democracy back!" There were lots of supportive car horns honking throughout the demonstration.
Saturday, October 17 from 12 PM to 1:30 pm
85 Marconi Blvd. (Federal District Courthouse, Southern District) in Columbus, OH
There will be a Sign-Holding event to honor Ruth Bader Ginsberg and demand that the seat she vacated remain unfilled until after the 2020 election results are finalized. Let the people decide. Corner of Marconi and Broad, near the Federal District Courthouse, Southern Division. Sidewalk only. No permit sought. I will have some masks and hand sanitizer. No sign-making materials. Please bring YOUR great sign and a friend!
In a virtual press conference today, Policy Matters Ohio unveiled a proposal to clean up and rebalance Ohio’s upside-down tax code.
Join us on Friday, October 16 at 7pm for “The Unity Soiree,” A (Virtual) Community Celebration benefiting KYC [Kaleidoscope Youth Center]!
This is a free streaming media event, happening here on Facebook and on YouTube, featuring performances from artists like K. Daniel, community awards honoring outstanding people and organizations, a silent auction, and much more!
Check out kycohio.org/unitysoiree for more information!
Your support of the Unity Soiree will help KYC provide safer and affirming environments, plus resource and housing support, for thousands of LGBTQIA+ young people in Ohio!
Please RSVP for this event by using this link and then clicking “Going.”
Hosted by Kaleidoscope Youth Center.
Backstage at the Lincoln, the Lincoln Theatre’s local artist showcase series, offers audiences the extraordinary opportunity to be seated on stage for a uniquely intimate performance experience set against the hand-painted grandeur of the Lincoln’s rare, Egyptian Revival-style interior design. Per the Governor’s order, capacities will be limited to 15% of capacity and patrons will be asked to follow safety protocols including socially distanced seating and mandatory face coverings. Patrons can also choose to purchase a virtual ticket which will enable them to watch the performance online.
All performances begin at 7pm at the Lincoln Theatre (769 E. Long St.). The schedule is as follows:
October 22 – KaTanya Ingram
A self-professed street performer, KaTanya Ingram has been serenading the streets of Columbus for more than 11 years. She will share her personal journey through a set of select songs from some of her favorite musical influences including Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Etta James, and more.
November 12 – Sydney McSweeney