Action Alerts

Flying robots built for war (Anduril) aren’t the only robots coming to Rickenbacker International Airport – one of the world’s busiest logistic hubs.

These robots, however, won’t obliterate you on the spot. But they and their corporate masters could vaporize thousands of decent-paying warehouse jobs from Central Ohio – and do so without a second thought for the human beings who’ve toiled in these warehouses for years.

“Robots are taking over, and that’s a good thing for warehouse professionals!” claims this robotics manufacturer. 

Community Grants application is now available for ComFest 2026

DEADLINE: January 19, 2026

Complete this form to submit a grant application for ComFest 2026

The Community Festival established the grants program in the spirit of giving back to the community. Each year, ComFest invites grant applications to support and sustain programming consistent with ComFest’s principles which are rooted in community, social justice and progressive activism. Since 1997, ComFest has awarded over $688,000 in grants to local organizations and community causes.

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DEADLINE: March 1, 2026

Musical performers, workshop presenters and speakers can apply.

Complete this form to submit an entertainment application for ComFest 2026

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Tuesday, Nov 25th from 8am - noon
8070 E Broad St

Join Starbucks union baristas in Central Ohio!

Starbucks Workers across The United States have been fighting for a union contract for four years. In 2024 we started contract negotiations with the company and reached agreements that address many of our biggest issues. However, Starbucks has stalled negotiating increases to our wages and we have reached a critical moment in our campaign requiring a massive strike across our 600+ unionized stores, starting on Red Cup Day. The holiday is both Starbucks highest grossing season, as well as one of the most financially stressful for workers.

There are 19 Unionized Starbucks stores in Columbus, accounting for almost one third of the company owned locations. Your donations will support striking workers and greatly offset our financial burdens during this critical moment. Please give what you can and help support workers fighting for their rights!

The weather is looking dreary so make sure to layer up and bring an umbrella/raincoat.

Monday, November 24, 2025, 8:00 – 9:15 PM
Register here

Join Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) and the Solidarity Organizing Initiative (SOI) for Power in Solidarity — a powerful, three-part training series designed to ground you in the tools and practices that build real community power.

Together, we’ll explore:

• Organizing 101: The fundamentals of community organizing
• Shared Interest Storytelling: Connecting through values and experiences
• Listening & 1:1s: How to build trust and bring people into the work
• Running Effective Meetings: Tools to strengthen your organizing spaces

This series is great for:

Monday, November 24, 2025, 8:00 – 9:15 PM
Register here

Join Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) and the Solidarity Organizing Initiative (SOI) for Power in Solidarity — a powerful, three-part training series designed to ground you in the tools and practices that build real community power.

Together, we’ll explore:

• Organizing 101: The fundamentals of community organizing
• Shared Interest Storytelling: Connecting through values and experiences
• Listening & 1:1s: How to build trust and bring people into the work
• Running Effective Meetings: Tools to strengthen your organizing spaces

This series is great for:

Sunday, November 23, 2025 - 1:15pm
Old First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bryden Rd., Columbus
We are hosting a third community coversation on immigration and our response.

Collaboration with Black Men Build, Interfaith Association of Central Ohio, and others.

Meal provided.

Jewish Voice for Peace organized a Zoom call with Tom Hayes, local filmmaker and participant Gaza humanitarian aid mission in late September.

Watch video here

Following his kidnapping and imprisonment in Israel, Tom returned to his home in Columbus on October 12.

Tom is a long-time advocate of Palestinian rights and a documentary filmmaker. In the 1980s, he filmed in Palestinian refugee camps and has produced three long-form documentaries on the denial of Palestinians’ rights. His 1985 documentary “Native Sons: Palestinians In Exile,” narrated by Martin Sheen, follows the lives of three refugee families living in Lebanon’s camps. His 2015 film “Two Blue Lines,” explores the impact of Jewish settlement on the Palestinians, from before the creation of the state of Israel to the present day. Hayes most recently co-directed “Voyage of the Handala,” an independent documentary about the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, is premiering Oct. 27 at Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival in Spain.

Saturday, November 22, 4-6pm
COED, 1890 E Main St. 

Join Columbus DSA and residents across the city for a community conversation as we debrief the 2025 elections and discuss what's next for our city: how can we create a city with safe neighborhoods where people can afford to pay for their home, keep food on the table, and be represented by their political institutions. 

Food & childcare provided. Masks required & provided.

About the Columbus DSA Creating Democracy in Columbus Campaign: If we want to see the change we need, city government must be representative of our residents, not packed with hand-picked political appointees from the current leadership. We are building a campaign to ensure Columbus neighborhoods can actually elect the people they want to represent them and fight for their interests. Signup here: dsacb.us/DistrictCampaign

The Columbus Free Press lost a member of our community Saturday, November 15, 2025. Michael Eckhardt passed on to the spirit world after a courageous journey battling lung disease.

Michael wrote for the Free Press since the 1990s, covering Native American topics, particularly his work with the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee (LPDC). He served as Regional Director, member of the National and International Speakers Bureau, member of the LPDC Advisory Board, and his last position was being appointed a member of the LPDC Executive Council. Michael also represented the national LPDC at the 1995 United Nations Working Group for Indigenous People in Geneva. After that he was given the responsibility for maintenance and oversight of over 100 support groups worldwide.

Thursday, November 20, 7pm
Madison Township, 7083 Duvall Rd., Ashville OH, 43103
Protest outside the meeting of the Pickaway County Madison Township Zoning Commussion. They will be reviewing the last remaining land parcels for Anduril-1 Hyperscale facility.

Madison Township residents have been fighting this plant for a year - let's help them!