Ohio students unite to reject Project 2025 and rally against hate
WHAT: Students, faith leaders, and Ohioans are coming together for a powerful rally in Columbus to oppose Project 2025 and its architects, convening in the city for the Essential Summit--an effort to co-opt faith in the name of hate. Our diverse coalition is making it clear: hatred and attempts to undermine our freedoms have no place in our state.
WHEN: Thursday, October 3rd, 4:00 PM
WHERE: Outside the Columbus Convention Center located at 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
WHO:
Students from colleges across Ohio organized by the Ohio Student Association
Interfaith coalition of religious leaders led by the Amos Project
Concerned citizens from Springfield, Portage County, Columbus, and beyond
Advocacy groups fighting to preserve freedoms
Tell Congress to Act Now on Federal Cannabis Reform
There are several promising incremental reform bills that if enacted would move federal cannabis policy in a positive direction — and benefit millions of Americans. Most recently, the Dismantling Outdated Obstacles and Barriers to Individual Employment (DOOBIE) Act, a bill that would prevent federal agencies from considering past cannabis use in employment suitability or security clearance decisions, passed a Senate committee and is now headed to the full Senate for consideration.
In addition to the DOOBIE Act, there are also several other key incremental cannabis reform bills circulating in Congress. Passing these bills would be a major step forward for our movement and further build the momentum for comprehensive federal cannabis legalization.
Haiti Advocacy: Tell Congress to Stop the Flow of Illegal Weapons
From Maryknoll: Send a message to Congress as part of Haiti Advocacy Days: Stop Illegal Arms to Haiti calling for an end to the flow of guns to Haiti.
More information and link to send your message here.
City Divestment Training
Monday, September 30, 2024, 8:00 PM
Over the last few months, activists have gained unprecedented achievements in pushing their cities to divest from genocidal Israel’s war machine. Join us for a training session with experts at American Friends Service Committee on how divestment works, what to consider before launching a campaign in your city, and how to win.
We will also hear from activists who have recently won divestment in their cities, including in Portland, Maine, and Hayward, California. This training will be useful for activists that are already deep in divestment campaigning as well as for those who haven’t yet launched a divestment campaign. While we will be speaking to US-based researchers and activists, this webinar will have useful lessons for city-level campaigning globally.
Register here.
Hoodwinked in the Hothouse
The title is Hoodwinked in the Hothouse: Resist False Solutions to Climate Change, and it is now in its third edition and can be accessed—for free—online. The book was put together by “an international coalition of organization and activists,” relates the “Hoodwinked Collaborative” that “was convened to produce and distribute the groundbreaking publication on false solutions to the climate crisis.”
Tell your Senators: No more weapons to Israel
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For the first time in U.S. history, there will be a vote in Congress to block weapons to Israel. Senators Bernie Sanders, Peter Welch, and Jeff Merkley have introduced Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to stop a $20 billion weapons shipment approved by the Biden administration.
The Israeli military has massacred over 41,000 Palestinians in Gaza. The grief, sorrow, and pain is endless. And it is funded and enabled by the Biden administration as it continues to arm the genocidal Israeli government. Congress must intervene.
Call your Senators immediately and tell them to block these weapons, and to support a full arms embargo on the Israeli government to save Palestinian lives.
The Festival For Good
Every year, Festival for Good features Central Ohio businesses that were founded with one purpose—to create true social impact in their communities.
When you attend the Festival for Good, you can make a big impact in your community just by shopping for unique products and services. 
Fun for the whole family - bring your kiddos!
Shop for Good. Whether you need tee shirts, dog bones, art, flowers, or even a composting service, you can find a social enterprise (business created with the mission of doing good) in Columbus.
Bike Valet. Ride your bike to the Hop and park it for FREE at our bike valet in front of GoYoga on 1st Ave (next to PNC).
Four Paths to Peace
We're working on four peaceful ways to peace and need your help on all four of them. None of them are easy, as they go straight through the U.S. Senate, the corporate media, the United Nations, and college campuses. Join in!
3. Urge Governments to Use UN General Assembly Res 377 "Uniting For Peace" for Peace in Palestine.
Green Columbus tree giveaway
Green Columbus needs your help to make our Fall 2024 tree giveaways a success. Click the link to sign up and volunteer for our tree giveaways taking place on Sunday 9/29, Sunday 10/6, and Sunday 10/13. We appreciate you and can't wait to see you there!
“September Green Drinks: Tree ID Walk with Mort Schmidt,” hosted by Green Columbus
Wednesday, September 25, 6-7pm, Whetstone Park of Roses Shelter House, 3901 N. High St.
What: Join us for a walk through Whetstone Park with Mort Schmidt. We will learn all about the trees that reside within this park. Join us for drinks and snacks afterwards at Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern, 4109 N. High St.
Why: To learn more about the trees that support the Columbus community!
Who: Open to the public; must be 21+ to enjoy drinks.
Hosted by Green Columbus.