Action Alerts

The Oil and Gas Land Management Commission will consider fracking two large tracts at Salt Fork State Park, two wildlife areas and two rights-of-way along state highways at its Monday, Dec. 9 meeting.

The 1 p.m. meeting will be held at the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Charles D. Shipley Building, 1970 W. Broad St. in Columbus. A rally is planned for 12:15 p.m. outside the building.

"At 20,000 acres, Salt Fork State Park is Ohio's largest state park," said Anne Sparks, steering committee member at Save Ohio Parks. "This pristine area belongs to the people of Ohio in perpetuity, not politicians in office for a term or two. Twenty-four hour lights, noise and increased truck traffic will negatively impact people's health, disturb park user experiences and shrink its bird, animal and plant populations. Of note is that the commission delayed a decision on Salt Fork at its October meeting so it could read more than 300 public comments against fracking."

On the agenda for discussion, with possible approval or denial for fracking:

Friday-Sunday, December 6-8
Friday, Dec. 6 - 7pm
Saturday, Dec. 7 - 4pm & 7pm
Sunday, Dec. 8 - 4pm
Columbus Performing Arts Center, Shedd Stage,549 Franklin Ave.

Two Scoops National Performing Arts Compnay presents What's Going On? is a multifaceted art experience, blending artistry with activism in tribute to the memory of Eliiah McClain. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in an engaging showcase featuring captivating music, dance, and theatrical displays aimed at fostering dialogues centered on hope and reconciliation.

Thanks for the Ohio Arts Council and Greater Columbus Arts Council. This production of BLACK N BLUE is brought to you with licensing permission of Dramatists Play Services.

INFO@TWOSCOOPSNPAC.ORG
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From Jewish Voice for Peace
As the Senate heads into its final weeks before the new Congress, we must block two incredibly dangerous pieces of repressive legislation.  The first is a version of legislation that just passed the House, known as the “Nonprofit Killer Bill,” which would give the incoming Trump administration the power to unilaterally shut down nonprofit organizations it doesn't like.  

At the same time, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is attempting to bring to a vote a bill attacking the Palestine rights movement by falsely conflating criticism of the government and State of Israel with antisemitism. Both of these bills are part of the broader assault on the movement for Palestinian freedom and progressive causes writ large, and must be defeated. 

Write to your Senator today.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 9:15 AM
Ohio Statehouse

RSVP here to join us at the Statehouse this Wednesday, December 4 at 9:15 am.  

At this crucial moment, we need your help to show lawmakers the widespread and deep support for ending the death penalty in Ohio. It will be especially important for lawmakers to see a packed room on Wednesday!

Monday, December 2, 2024, 6:00 PM
Columbus Metropolitan Library, Parsons Branch, Room 3, 113 Parsons Ave., Columbus 43206 
Join us to get organized and prepare for January 20, when we’ll take to the streets to say we will defeat Trump’s extreme right, billionaire agenda.  For LGBTQ+ rights, for the future of our planet, for worker’s rights, for women’s rights, for immigrant rights.  Money for people’s needs, not the war machine.  Party for Socialism and Liberation. 

Why did the American Israel Education Foundation (AIEF), the non-profit arm of AIPAC, fund Columbus City Councilmembers’ trips to Israel in 2023, including one nine day trip costing over $17,000? According to a public records request to the City of Columbus, AIEF sponsored trips to Israel for several City Councilmembers prior to October 7, 2023. Below the article there is a PDF table of the cost breakdown including airfare, ground transportation, hotels, food, and other expenses.

Sunday, December 1, 5pm
Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.

Tickets are now on sale! Get yours at shadesofred.equitashealth.com.

The Third annual Shades of Red returns to the Columbus Museum of Art on Sunday, December 1!

Let’s paint the town red in honor of #WorldAIDSDay with fashion, art, and music while raising funds for HIV/AIDS prevention and community programs.

Hosted by Equitas Health, Brothers In Unity, and Sawaun Blakely.

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November 30-December 1, 2024

Small Business Saturday encourages Americans across the country to support local small businesses. The day infuses money back into our local economies, promotes vibrant and diverse communities, and celebrates the important role of small businesses in the national economy.

Saturday in Grandview Heights -- Come out and shop small and local and be sure to put Yarn It on your schedule! If even thinking about shopping til you drop exhausts you, then just come by for a relaxing sit & stitch. Either way, we'll be glad to see you! To celebrate, we'll have a wee gift bag for the first 5 sales of the day and we'll be open until 5pm (rather than our usual 4) in case you need a little extra time to get to us.

Sunday -- 

Join the Central Ohio African American Chamber of Commerce (COAACC) for Small Business Sunday on December 1, from 12n - 5:00 p.m. We know... everywhere else nationally celebrates Small Business Saturday, but here in Columbus it's also OSU vs. Michigan and (hate it or love it) we know where Columbusites will be.

Friday, November 29, 2-24, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
 Maple Grove United Methodist Church, 7 W. Henderson Road, Columbus.  Free parking is available in the parking lot just South of the church.  It’s accessible from Aldrich Road, one street south of Henderson, off north High Street.

Friends. Family. Freedom. Food. Music. Pets. Laughter. Nature. And dozens of other things. Despite political turmoil and a divided nation, we have so much to be thankful for.  Playing piano and guitar, Bill will sing songs linked to a wide variety of folks --- John Denver, Bing Crosby, Phil Ochs, Louis Armstrong, and Don McLean. Even Johnny Appleseed, Jiminy Cricket, and the TV show, “Golden Girls.” 

On several songs, Ann Fisher will add beautiful flute accompaniment, David Maywhoor will add percussion, and Joe Lambert and Joanne Blum will add soothing vocal harmonies. 

A list of the reforms needed by the U.S. election system could fill, and has filled, many a book. But the fundamental reforms without which no others will have the needed impact are:

• Eliminating bribery,
• Providing fair media coverage -- not incessant, costly campaign ads.

The people of the state of Maine just voted overwhelmingly to limit the amount of money an individual can give to a Super PAC. While there are serious limits on what an individual can pay to an electoral candidate's campaign, a political action committee called a Super PAC can spend unlimited money promoting a candidate and can take unlimited money from individuals -- or can in the state of OH but not any longer in Maine.

Click here to tell OH's governor and legislators that we need this same reform now.