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I would like to announce the publication of a new book entitled “We Need An Ecological Revolution.” The book can be freely downloaded and circulated from the following link:
If printed copies are desired, they are available from Lulu.com
Our present crisis of civilization is unique
Climate change is here — that’s not up for debate. From this spring’s destructive floods in the Midwest to Cyclone Idai, one of the strongest tropical storms ever seen in the Southern Hemisphere, the climate crisis is already taking its toll on 2019.
What we need to know now is what our next President is going to do about it.
The climate crisis was ignored in the 2012 and 2016 elections. Since then, the fires, storms, and floods have made it devastatingly clear: we can’t afford any more climate silence in 2020.
Wednesday, April 17
Earth Day Electronics Recycling Drive
8am-2pm
950 Michigan Ave.
Join our 7th annual Earth Day Electronics Recycling Drive!
Many tech devices contain elements that harm our environment, like lead and mercury. Celebrate Earth Day and help us keep this hazardous ewaste out of the landfill by recycling old electronics instead of tossing them in the trash!
Bring your old, unwanted, and even non-working electronics. Fees apply for some items.
Details at IBSwebsite.com/ewaste.
We’re also offering paper shredding! Limit 5 boxes per person.
Buy lunch from Taquito's Truck from 11 am to 2 pm!
FREE TO RECYCLE:
Most electronics are free to recycle, whether they’re working or not!
Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
Edith's case is on the move! We currently have several projects getting started to help Edith's case move forward. But we need your help – Edith's ability to stay depends on our ability to grow our currently small organizing team. Please join us on Tuesday as we get hands-on with our current projects. You'll learn organizing skills in a supportive, team-based environment and help move the needle on immigration. Location: Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave., 3rd floor. Facebook.
Monday, April 15, 6:30-8:30pm
Northwood-High building, 2231 N. High St.
Join us 4/15 for our second installment of our spring racial justice film series fundraiser. We will be screening the first episode of the miniseries "Time: The Kalief Browder Story" (The documentary recounts the story of Kalief Browder, a Bronx high school student who was imprisoned for three years, two of them in solitary confinement on Rikers Island without being convicted of a crime. He was accused at 16 of stealing a backpack, and his family was unable to afford his bail, set at $900.He committed suicide two years later, in 2015.)
Following the film will be a panel discussion with Stacey Little from the local Black Mamas Bail Out Project and People’s Justice Project as well as another speaker from People’s Justice Project.
We will be collecting donations for Black Mama's Bail Out Project. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. We will also have snacks and beverages.
Where: Room 100 @ The Northwood-High Building, 2231 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201
Enter the building from the lower parking level entrance at the rear of the building
Saturday, April 13
Come to the first Free Press Network Backyard Fundraiser
12noon-5pm
1021 E. Broad St., backyard
Free, donations requested
Live performances by local artists, painting by local artists, speakers. Hosted by Bob Fitrakis and Haydyn Beer. Refreshments.
Raising funds for the Free Press, WGRN and WCRS community radio and all of our alternative media projects.
Facebook Event
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Free Press Secone Saturday Salon
6:30-11pm
1021 E. Broad St., in the house, east side door
Free, no RSVP required
Parking in side driveway, back parking lot or street
Join progressive friends for food by Lavash, drink, and great music. Presentation by Cathy Cowan Becker on climate change, renewable energy, and the Green New Deal.
colsfreepress@gmail.com or 614-253-2571.
Green building design is needed as we combat the impacts of climate change. The overuse of once-abundant natural resources has resulted in the scarcity of products and the increased price of supplies. The need implement repurposed items in the construction of new buildings is more urgent than ever.
The new approaches to green building design have resulted in a reduction of fossil fuel energy use and resource waste, as well as the use of virgin materials. The high-tech designs that were once reserved for expensive, futuristic buildings are now being implemented into the average home. The use of alternative energy systems in the family home is becoming more common, such as solar panels and small wind turbines. As green technology continues to evolve, it makes green building design more available to the everyday consumer.
Friday, April 12, 2019, 6:00 PM.
Holding space with Miriam Vargas to honor Rubén Castilla Herrera and provide support. First English Lutheran Church, 1015 E. Main St., Columbus, Ohio 43205.
Earth Day at Kossuth Street Garden-Tribute to Ruben Herrera and Amber Evans
Sat, April 13, 11am
641 E. Kossuth St.
Free and open to all. This is our 11th year and we will honor all social justice advocates, including Ruben Herrera and Amber Evans. An Easter Egg hunt will be at 10:30 at E Kossuth and Wager Street in Kobacker Park, sponsored by Southern Orchards Civic Association "Blessed be the peacemakers."
Saturday, April 13, 2019, 3:00 PM. Honoring the Life of Ruben Herrera.
Funeral service is open to all who want to join us in celebrating Rubén. For those who are able, we will meet on the steps of the Statehouse at 1:30 PM and march to the church.
Location: Broad St. United Methodist Church, 501 E. Broad St.