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Monday, October 22, 2018, 7:00 PM
I am Constance Gadell-Newton and I am running for Governor as the Green party candidate. I am running on a platform of clean water, with an immediate moratorium on fracking and injection wells in Ohio, a living wage, and single payer, universal healthcare, or Medicare for all. Although we are known for our environmental stance, we are not a one-issue party. We stand for social justice, the peace movement, legalized and decriminalized marijuana, and grassroots democracy. We are a people-powered party and do not take corporate donations. I want to represent the people, and to give the voters of Ohio a choice and a voice in our democracy.
Recently, the Ohio Debate Commission announced a debate schedule for the two major parties, which did not include me as the Green party candidate or Travis Irvine, the Libertarian. Although my name will appear on the ballot this fall, voters may have a hard time getting information about me because of unequal treatment in the media and debates.
Sunday, October 21, 10am-4pm
Meet at Weiland's Market, 3600 Indianola Ave.
Join us and see what the dilapidated infrastructure looks like, where the oil & gas industry dumps millions of barrels of oil/gas waste "brine" within the Columbus drinking water source watershed in Morrow County. If you are interested in joining us, please email us by either using our contact form on our website, or emailing columbusbillofrights@gmail.com.
From Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns:
The Trump administration has proposed changes in regulations that would allow the U.S. government to detain immigrant children and families indefinitely. The administration's proposal would curtail minimum standards for how to care for children held in federal custody – standards set by a court agreement that has guided U.S. policy on the treatment of such children for more than two decades.
Unforgettable. That’s the best word to describe Joan Baez’s recent show in Cleveland. The setlist consisted of socially conscious songs spanning nearly 60 years and topics from the Civil Rights movement to women’s rights and labor activism. Her voice was as clear and beautiful as it was at Woodstock and she surrounded herself with gifted musicians and singers. As sonically pleasing as the concert was, it was so much more.
Wednesday, October 17, 11am
Studio 35, 3055 Indianola Ave.
This is a press conference to kick off a coalition, Advocates for Responsible Taxation (ART). ART is a coalition of community leaders and organizers. ART is a grass roots consortium that includes the Green Party, Libertarians, Republicans, Democrats, Tea Party, inner-city organizers, and corporations that oppose the proposed ticket tax for another arena bailout.
The ticket tax is being proposed to apply to all tickets and memberships in the city of Columbus with a large percentage to be paid for another bail out of nationwide arena. ART. is opposed to imposing another tax on the citizens of central Ohio for the bailout of Nationwide Arena. Making citizens pay more taxes for Nationwide Arena should be a decision left in the hands of the voters.
With thousands killed and millions on the brink of starvation, the war in Yemen has led to what human rights experts have called the “world’s worst humanitarian crisis.” And the United States is helping to fuel it. For over three years, the US has contributed to the devastation wrought by the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen by refueling aircraft, selling weapons, and sharing intelligence—all without Congressional approval. Luckily, there’s a movement pushing back. A bipartisan group of representatives led by Ro Khanna, Mark Pocan, and Thomas Massie recently introduced a bill that would invoke the War Powers Resolution of 1973 to end US support for the war.
Sunday, October 14, 5-8pm, TRISM, 1636 N. High St.
Gift to Be Simple is Simply Living’s premier annual fundraiser, but it is more than that. It is an opportunity to learn, to share, and to enjoy healthy, quality food together. The chefs of TRISM, an A&R Creative Group enterprise well known for The Crest Gastropubs, will prepare a variety of appetizers; desserts will be provided by Cornucopia and there will be a cash bar. Anna and The Consequences will entertain us again with their jazz, pop, and blues music.
Tickets for the event are $50 and include an annual membership. For those who are unable to attend or who want to make an additional donation to their ticket purchase, please note the “Donation” option. To pay for tickets at the door, go to the “Ticket” button, select “Payment,” use the drop-down menu and select “Pay at the door.” This helps TRISM so that they will prepare the correct amount of food!
Saturday, October 13, 6:30-11pm
1021 E. Broad St., east side door
Parking in rear lot, side driveway or in front
Socialize and network with progressive friends, music, art, and a presentation on CBD and medical marijuana.
Free, no RSVP required.
614-253-2571, colsfreepress@gmail.com