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Take Action to Support the Nuclear Ban Treaty! Honduras has become the 50th country to ratify the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. This means that the treaty has reached the number needed to go into effect. This will start on January 2022 according to the United Nations. 122 countries out of the 193-member UN General Assembly have expressed support and 84 have signed the treaty. Write your representatives and tell them to support this effort! According to the Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres this development, “represents a meaningful commitment towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons.” But this is only the beginning. Countries with nuclear weapons, including the United States, Russia, and China, have shown opposition to the treaty which aims to destroy all nuclear weapons and ban new ones. The countries that possess nuclear weapons, the US, Russia, the UK, China, France, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel have not signed the treaty. Changing perspectives in nuclear countries is incredibly important in the movement for nuclear disarmament. Citizens and residents of nuclear powers need to use their voices to support the elimination of these dangerous weapons. Tell your representatives that you want them to push for the United States to join the treaty!
Events and Meetings:
Monday, March 24 – Thursday, March 27, 3:00 PM. Jewish Voice for Peace Power Half-Hour. Now into the second year of genocide in Gaza, we are overwhelmed with sorrow and outrage. There are no words to describe the devastating pain of the past year in which the Israeli military has killed over 48000 Palestinians in Gaza, including more than 20,000 children. We know these numbers are not accurate - thousands more are being found under the rubble and so many more will perish due to lack of treatment, medicine, food, water and shelter. The International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court have both declared that Israel must stop the genocidal acts being committed on the Palestinian people. And the U.S. government is actively supporting the Israeli military as it wreaks devastation on the over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza threatening the fragile ceasefire agreement. Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and B'Tselem have declared that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people of Gaza. We continue to come together as a political community in our daily half-hour to take action for the 15 months and going forward we will continue Monday through Thursday. Join us as we take collective action to demand an arms embargo to Israel, immediate end to the genocide, a lasting ceasefire and an end to Israeli siege, apartheid, occupation, and oppression of Palestinians and Lebanon. Register here.
Monday, March 24, 2025, 5:00 PM. Grassroots Election Protection Coalition/ALLIANCE 4 GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY. Weekly zoom meeting. Register here.
Monday, March 24, 2025, 7:00 – 8:00 PM. A New Generation of Nuclear Lies: Small Nuclear Reactors and Nuclear Plant Reopenings. Join Professor M.V. Ramana, author of Nuclear is not the Solution: The Folly of Atomic Power in the Age of Climate Change (2024) and Paul Gunter, spokesman on nuclear reactor hazards and security concerns for Beyond Nuclear, as they explain why the arguments that are representing nuclear power as renewable “green” energy are tired old lies in shiny new clothing. They will explain why the Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) being aggressively touted as a safe alternative for the future are unsustainably expensive, untested, and a long way from development. They will expose how and why both political parties are heavily subsidizing both SMRs and the industry's proposed reopening of decommissioned nuclear facilities domestically and internationally, all at the taxpayers' expense. And they will reveal that, far from being any kind of solution to the climate crisis, nuclear power's comeback would be an unmitigated environmental disaster that would come at the expense of truly renewable sources of energy that are available to us today. Linda Pentz Gunter of Beyond Nuclear will moderate. Bring your questions! Massachusetts Peace Action. Register here.
Monday, March 24, 2025, 5:00 – 6:30 PM. FREE Center Special Event: Loretta Ross - Reproductive Justice as Human Rights. The Center for Feminist Research, Education & Engagement (FREE Center) is thrilled to welcome academic, feminist, and activist Loretta Ross. Ross is a cofounder of SisterSong and Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective and is one of twelve women credited with coining the phrase and framework “reproductive justice.” Regarded as a key voice on women’s rights, she continually combats racism, sexism and sexual violence, particularly by creating coalitions by and for women affected by these inequities. During this 90-minute talk and Q&A session, Ross will address the origins of the term “reproductive justice,” using a human rights framework to center the movement and its applicability to current and future reproductive health and social justice issues. We also invite you to join us for a pre-event reception at 4:00 PM, which will feature community partners from across Central Ohio who are active in the reproductive health and social justice spaces. Location: WOSU Studio 1800 North Pearl St Columbus, OH 43201, across from the Ohio Union. Pre-registration is requested.
Monday, March 24, 2025, 7:30 – 8:15 PM. A New Generation of Nuclear Lies: Small Modular Reactors and Nuclear Plants Reopenings/Relicensing. Join Professor M.V. Ramana, author of Nuclear is not the Solution: The Folly of Atomic Power in the Age of Climate Change (2024) and Paul Gunter, spokesman on nuclear reactor hazards and security concerns for Beyond Nuclear, as they explain why the arguments that are representing nuclear power as renewable “green” energy are tired old lies in shiny new clothing. They will explain why the Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) being aggressively touted as a safe alternative for the future are unsustainably expensive, untested, and a long way from development. They will expose how and why both political parties are heavily subsidizing both SMRs and the industry's proposed reopening of decommissioned nuclear facilities domestically and internationally, all at the taxpayers' expense. And they will reveal that, far from being any kind of solution to the climate crisis, nuclear power's comeback would be an unmitigated environmental disaster that would come at the expense of truly renewable sources of energy that are available to us today. Linda Pentz Gunter of Beyond Nuclear will moderate. Bring your questions! Massachusetts Peace Action. Register here.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 12:00 PM. The Anglican Church and Palestine. This webinar will analyze the war on Gaza and Israeli-Palestinian conflicts from an Anglican perspective, examining Anglican mission and colonial legacy in the Middle East, and responses of Anglican churches from different parts of the Anglican Communion to the current crisis. It will discuss Christian Zionism; religion and peacebuilding; faith, trauma, and suffering; and hope as a lived practice in community. Register here.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 4:30 – 5:30 PM. Support Veterans Rush Hour Rally. Join our Rush-Hour Resistance Rally to protest the cuts to the VA and support veterans! The Chalmers Care Center, serving veterans from a wide area, is on James Road just south of the Columbus Airport. Thousands of cars pass this location during rush hour every weekday afternoon, making this the perfect place to inform people about the crippling cuts that Trump, Musk and DOGE are making to our federal government. Location: Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center, 420 N James Rd, Columbus. Registration (plus more info about the location & parking) HERE.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:300 PM. Budget Is A Moral Document Advocacy Day. The state budget sets the direction of our state for the next two years. Join us to learn about the budget and share stories about our communities and what our lawmakers can do to end hunger and poverty in our communities. Ohio Hunger Network. More information and registration here.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 12:00 Noon. Kumi Now. Kumi Now is an online gathering every with a guest activist on the ground exploring issues of critical relevance to the Palestinian people and how you can get involved. Register here.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 1:00 – 1:30 PM. Episcopal Church Immigration Updates. Due to the number of executive orders, immigration raids, and other policy changes, Episcopal Migration Ministries is scheduling weekly immigration calls. EMM will share updates and resources and will be joined by the Office of Government Relations and the Chief Legal Officer. Spanish interpretation will be available. Register here.
Wednesday, March 26, April 2, and April 9, 2025, 1:00 PM. Beyond Borders: Centering Humanity in the Immigration Conversation. Through powerful storytelling, expert insights, and action-oriented discussions, we will deepen our collective understanding of immigration and migration justice. This series will equip us to advocate for just policies and practices. Don't miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and stand in solidarity. Jeff Steward is the Executive Director and Activist at the Immigration Worker Project. The Ohio Immigrant Worker Project (IWP) works with immigrant worker communities throughout Ohio, including helping them to build asylum cases for immigrant workers facing deportation. Pablo Delgado is the Executive Director of Open Arms. Open Arms welcomes, accompanies, and partners with Latino immigrants in building a safe and sustainable life. Deaconess Cindy Andrade Johnson is a humanitarian advocate who has worked with migrants. She lives with her husband, Mike Johnson, on the US/Mexican border in Brownsville, Texas. Her home Church is Travis Park United Methodist Church. Cindy is currently working as a consultant in the following areas: education, cultural competence, Migration, and Missiology. Sponsored by Methodist Federation for Social Action and others. Registration for any or all of this webinar series and more information here.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, PM. National Day of Action May 31, 2025: Actions Across the Country. On May 31, 2025, activists from across the country will gather in unity to celebrate the National Day of Action, channeling the righteous anger which percolated from the shooting of United Health Care's CEO, into something positive: mobilizing the nation to put national single payer, free from profit on the table. Join the webinar and learn what organizations across the country are doing to demand a health care system we deserve! Register for the webinar here.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 12:00 PM. Virtual Tour of Umm al-Fahm. Attend a virtual tour of the ‘48 city of resistance, Umm al-Fahm, which the late Naji al-Ali called, “the code name for Palestine.” This tour will be followed with a discussion and Q&A. Eyewitness Palestine. Sliding scale donations starting at $5.00 to join. Register here.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, ACLU Town Hall with Senator Chris Murphy and journalist Joy Reid. With civil rights and liberties under attack—from immigrant rights to trans justice to free speech—the urgency for action has never been greater. The Trump administration is testing the limits of executive power while silencing dissent and punishing opponents—targeting protesters, civil society, the press, and state and local governments. These are deliberate tactics designed to enforce compliance through fear, force, and censorship. We will examine the most pressing threats to civil liberties, the administration's escalating attacks on our rights, and the strategies needed to counter them. More information and registration here.
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 AM. "Naila and the Uprising": The Enduring Power of Women’s Leadership in Palestinian Resistance Movements. Join Just Vision for a special virtual screening and discussion of its documentary Naila and the Uprising, which chronicles the role of women in Palestinian resistance during the First Intifada. Through the remarkable story of Naila Ayesh and the clandestine network of women who led the largest nonviolent mobilization in Palestinian history, the film sheds light on the impact of women’s leadership in movements for justice. At a time when Palestinian women are once again at the forefront—organizing mutual aid, sustaining their communities, and leading resistance efforts amid a genocide in Gaza—this conversation will explore their continued struggle and resilience. The event will take place on Thursday, March 27. Upon registering, attendees will receive early access to stream the film ahead of a live panel discussion with the filmmakers. The conversation will feature Suhad Babaa, Just Vision’s Executive Director and Executive Producer of the film, Rula Salameh, journalist, Just Vision’s Education and Outreach Director and Producer of Naila and the Uprising, and Julia Bacha, the film’s Director and Just Vision’s Creative Director. This timely discussion will reflect on the organizing strategies and lessons learned from Palestinian women during the First Intifada. Register here.
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 8:00 PM. Medicaid Cuts Action Call. Medicaid and other critical public health programs are facing unprecedented attacks. Join the Nurses' Campaign to Win Medicare for All for an update on this fight and an opportunity to take action. Register here.
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30 PM. Protest on Trial: A Series for Democracy. Our right to protest is under attack—and we’re fighting back. Greenpeace USA is facing a $660 million SLAPP lawsuit from the oil giant behind the Dakota Access Pipeline – an attack to silence us and potentially destroy the organization. But this isn’t just about us. This is part of a much bigger effort by billionaires and corporations to crush dissent and rewrite the rules to serve their own greed. We’re not backing down—we’re getting louder. More information and registration here.
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 7:00 – 8:00 PM. Join the Online Town Hall. We hope you can join Public Citizen for a nationwide town hall where we will: Update you on the various lawsuits we’ve filed — 8 so far — against the Trump regime. Highlight some of the other ways we’re throwing sand in the gears of autocracy. Talk about how we work together to nurture hope and score victories even in the face of the Trump/Musk/DOGE/MAGA onslaught. Answer questions from Public Citizen supporters all across the country. Register here.
Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28, 2025, 8:30 – 9:30 PM. Monthly Volunteer Call. Join us for our monthly volunteer call! Learn what’s happening at Greenpeace USA and how we'll be hitting the ground running in 2025 taking action for the climate and the right to protest. Register here.
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 8:00 PM. When They Come for One, Jews Fight Back: National Call. Join our national call to learn how your Jewish communities can denounce Trump's agenda and fight for civil liberties for all. Trump and his MAGA regime are escalating their authoritarian crackdown and rollback of our civil liberties. They abducted Mahmoud Khalil for exercising free speech — and they're planning to expand this political repression through deportations and travel bans. Next week, the Senate will hold hearings on Trump's nominee for Ambassador to Israel, the antisemitic Christian Zionist Mike Huckabee. At the same time, the Israeli military is renewing its assault on Gaza, massacring hundreds of Palestinians while sacrificing Israeli hostages still in captivity. They're claiming it's all in the name of Jewish safety. It's up to us to deny them our complicity. Join our call to learn how you can urge your community to fight for freedom and democracy for all. Register here.
Thursday, March 27, April 24, 2025, 7:30 PM. Veterans For Peace's Democracy & Peace Working Group for this important 4-part webinar series cosponsored by Move to Amend. Each session will start with Why we need the "We the People" Amendment, a 4-minute video narrated by Peter Coyote. March 27: Discuss A Sheep in Wolf's Clothing; Help! I'm Colonized and I Can't Get Up! April 24: Discuss Our Corporate Elite and the Constitution, AIPAC's War on Democracy, Bring Back the Corporate Death Penalty, and where to go from here? Join us to see how different, joyful and more successful our work would be in a democracy...and how a little fire prevention will reduce the number of fires we have to fight! For more information, contact Mike Ferner at mike@veteransforpeace.org. Register here.
Thursday, March 27,
2025, 8:00 PM. A Night with the
Experts. The Pros and Cons of Hydrogen
in a Clean Energy Transition. Global warming, air
pollution, and energy insecurity are three of the most significant problems
facing the world today. Internationally acclaimed scientist Mark Jacobson
will discuss what is needed to transition the world away from
combustion fuels to entirely clean, renewable electricity and heat for all
energy purposes in order to address these three problems. He will also
explore the limited role hydrogen can and should play in such a
transition, including a summary of the good and bad sources and uses
of hydrogen. Jacobson will talk about whether leakage of hydrogen in a new
hydrogen economy could increase or decrease the global warming that is
occurring today. Register here.
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 10:00 – 10:30 AM. Churches for Middle East Peace Weekly Briefing. Please join us on Zoom for a weekly briefing on current news regarding the Hamas and Israel War. You will hear from CMEP Staff and other experts. Register here.
Friday, March 28, 2025, 12:00 PM. Action Hours Cease Fire Now. Join AFSC staff every Friday to hear updates from Gaza. Then, take action with us as we contact Congress and call for a permanent cease-fire, arms embargo on Israel, and humanitarian access for Gaza. Our elected officials need to keep hearing from us! For over a year, AFSC’s team in Gaza has provided food, water, and other life-saving aid to hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians. Register here.
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM. Weekly Rally for Peace. Location: East North Broadway and High St., Columbus.
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 4:30 – 5:30 PM. Rally to Protest Musk and the Power Grab. Every Saturday. Join us to rally in support of democracy and against the coup engineered by Musk and Trump! Bring a sign and a friend! Location: Tesla Dealership sidewalk, 4099 Easton Loop W, Columbus, OH 43219. Register here.
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 2:00 – 3:30 PM. March Community Call with I Witness Silwan. In Silwan, in Occupied East Jerusalem, the Israeli government and settler organizations are replacing living Palestinian neighborhoods with a biblical theme park catered to tourists. By using the simple and stunning images of eyes painted across the neighborhood in murals, Palestinian residents and artists send a clear message as part of their longstanding fight against dispossession: In the words of Jawad Siyam, Director of Madaa-Silwan Creative Center, “The staring eyes say to people that we see them, and they should see us too…we love our land and our home.” Christians for a Free Palestine. A recording will be sent to all registrants after the call. Register here.
Sunday, March 30, 2025, 2:00 PM. Conversation with Atalya Ben-Abba, Refuser Support Network. Jewish Voice for Peace Central Ohio chapter will be interviewing Atalya Ben-Abba on this webinar. Atalya Ben-Abba is the Social Media Manager for the Refuser Solidarity Network. Atalya refused in 2017 and spent 110 days in the military prison because she wanted to publicly condemn the Israeli occupation and not take part in its practices. Atalya has been an activist for the past ten years, working mainly in Jerusalem and the West Bank. Facebook Event. Register for the meeting here.
Sunday, March 30, 2025, 12:00 – 1:30 PM. Good Incrementals. Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) West Virginia and Cincinnati invite you to join us for A Q&A with Dr. John Ross of Toledo. Dr. Ross Practiced and taught primary care adult internal medicine at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio where he served as Chairman of Internal Medicine, Medical Director for the adult outpatient clinic and Associate Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Past President of Physicians for a National Health Program and current board advisor. Advocate for social justice and healthcare as a human right for over 50 years. Join the zoom meeting here.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Busboys & Poets “Christ in the Rubble” Book Launch with Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac. In this impassioned and incisive book, Munther Isaac challenges mainstream Christians’ uncritical embrace of the modern State of Israel. Speaking from his unique vantage point as a prominent Palestinian Christian pastor and theologian, he proclaims a truth that is rarely acknowledged in Christian circles: Israel’s campaign to eliminate the Palestinian people did not begin after October 7, 2023. Rather, the campaign is a continuation of a colonial project with nineteenth-century roots that has, since 1948, established systems of entrenched discrimination and segregation worse than South Africa’s apartheid regime. Writing from Bethlehem with close-up knowledge of conditions on the ground and rooted in a commitment to nonviolence and just peace, Isaac challenges readers to realign their beliefs and actions with Christ—who can be found not among perpetrators of violence, but with victims buried under the rubble of war. More information and link to zoom registration here.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 7:00 PM. Divesting from Israel's Genocide. Join Massachusetts Peace Action for a webinar to learn about: the specific weapons that Israel is employing to maintain its apartheid system and assaults, military contractors who produce and provide these weapons to Israel – especially those here in Massachusetts, how divestment campaigns work and how they can function to push for an end to U.S. war aid to Israel, and the Bill in the Massachusetts Legislature to divest the Mass. State Pension Plan from companies selling weapons to Israel. Noam Perry is AFSC's Economic Activism associate and one of the creators of Investigate, AFSC's project that aims to expose corporate involvement in oppressive state violence structures and to promote standards for corporate social responsibility and respect for human rights. Register here.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 6:30 – 8:00 PM. NYAPC Christ in the Rubble Book Launch with Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac. See description above. More information and link to the zoom registration here.
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Elixir of Voice. A National Poetry Month Special Event Partnership between The Jewish Community Center and Gramercy Books Featuring Poetry Troupe, ELIXIR OF VOICE: Four Jewish Poets Speak Their Truth!! Location: Jewish Community Center, 1125 College Avenue, Columbus, OH 43209. More information and TICKETS.
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 7:00 p 8:30 PM. A Call to Conscience: Bonhoeffer’s Wisdom for Today’s Traumas in Israel and Palestine. Join Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), Evangelicals4Justice (E4J), and the Network of Evangelicals for the Middle East (NEME) on April 3rd for a conversation on Middle East peace through the eyes of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. CMEP Executive Director Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon will join expert speakers Andrew DeCort and Rabbi Or Rose to discuss how we can respond faithfully in these desperate times in the Middle East, taking wisdom from Bonhoeffer's life and legacy. More information and link to the registration page here.
Saturday, April 5, 2025, 12:00 – 2:00 PM. Hands Off! Mass Mobilization nationwide! This action is being coordinated with Indivisible, 5050/1, Common Cause, and other groups. Message from the Hands Off! coalition: “Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. Columbus is fighting back! They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now. Location: Ohio Statehouse. Register and learn more HERE.
Sunday, April 6, 2025, 1:00 PM. Hineinu: Stories of Palestinian-led Coresistance from Masafer Yatta. Please join the Center for Jewish Nonviolence community for a virtual storytelling event with members of CJNV's current Hineinu cohort. Hineinu activists will be sharing from their own experiences witnessing settler-state violence and the ongoing Nakba. They will also share stories they have been collecting from the region of powerful local Palestinian-led civil resistance. Longtime activist and partner, Ali Awad, from Tuba will also be there to share from his own experience of a lifetime of resisting displacement and dispossession. Register here.
Monday, April 7, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM. Webinar: Black in Gaza. Join Eyewitness Palestine for a conversation about race, Palestinian identity, and the power of transnational movement building with Wassim Manaa, the viral videographer from Gaza, and Ahmad Abuznaid, Executive Director at the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights. Tickets are sold on a sliding scale starting at $3, pay what you can. Register here.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 6:30 PM (doors open), 7:00 PM (program), 2025. Clintonville Area Progressives Meeting. Columbus School Board Candidate Forum. Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W Weisheimer Rd, Columbus, 43214.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 12:00 PM. How to Become a Lifeline Webinar. Join this webinar hosted by the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) to learn about how your religious community can partner with NRCAT to correspond with those currently enduring the torture of solitary confinement through a national pen pal program developed by Solitary Watch called Lifelines to Solitary. In an age of electronic communications, letters remain the main way to penetrate the hidden world of solitary confinement. In this webinar, you will hear from presenters with first-hand experience about the profound impact of sending and receiving mail with those who are incarcerated in solitary confinement. This communication has the potential to transform the lives not only of the individuals in solitary, but of those on the outside who bear witness to their suffering. For the past decade, Solitary Watch has grown the Lifelines to Solitary program to reach people in solitary using their list of more than 4,500 people in long-term isolation. Register here.
Friday, April 11, 2024, 6:00 PM. Deadly Betrayal: The Truth About Why The US Invaded Iraq. Dennis Fritz in-person to discuss his book Deadly Betrayal: The Truth About Why The US Invaded Iraq. Dennis Fritz is a retired Command Chief Master Sergeant in the US Air Force. Joining him in Boston will be retired Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson. Among other positions, Col. Wilkerson was the Chief of Staff to General Colin Powell. Following the discussion of Deadly Betrayal, Chief Fritz and Colonel Wilkerson will participate in a Q&A discussion, which will include questions about current events. More information and zoom registration here.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 8:00 PM. Third Tuesdays: Protect, Resist, and Build with AFSC. Are you looking for ways to support your community while advocating for lasting social change? Join the American Friends Service Committee monthly webinar series every third Tuesday of the month. You'll hear directly from AFSC staff and partners and learn concrete ways we can all take action for migrant rights, economic justice, and peace. Register here.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Epic WWII Memoir Featured in Gramercy Books Holocaust Memorial Day Program! Holocaust educator Karen Kirsten's Irena's Gift is tale of secrets and survival. Karen in conversation with Holocaust Historian Robin Judd! Join award-winning writer and Holocaust educator Karen Kirsten to learn more about her memoir, Irena’s Gift, an epic World War II memoir of sisters, secrets, and survival--a finalist for both the National Jewish Book Award and Australian Jewish Book Award, and winner of two Zibby Awards. In an exclusive Holocaust Remembrance Day program, Kirsten will be in conversation with noted Holocaust historian Dr. Robin Judd. The purchase of Irena’s Gift waives the $5 registration fee. JEWISHCOLUMBUS, JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, MELTON CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDIES AT OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AT OHIO STATE are Gramercy’s Community Partners for this program. Location: Gramercy Books, 2424 East Main Street Columbus, OH 43209. More information and registration here.
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Veterans for Peace Meeting. Location: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Northside branch, 1423 North High Street.
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 2:00 – 4:00 PM. WGRN Birthday Celebration and Award Ceremony. Every year, WGRN 91.9FM radio commemorates our Earth Day Birthday to celebrate our first broadcast in April 2016. This year we partner with WCRS 92.7/98.3FM community radio to hold a special celebration at El Vaquero with food, drinks, an awards ceremony and more! This event is free and open to the public. Location: El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant, 3230 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202. More information on Facebook Event.
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:00 AM. Healthcare Stories from Healthcare Providers. Doctors’ stories that have shaped their outlook on universal healthcare A panel of approximately 4 doctors or other health care providers to relate some personal incidents that have shaped the way they feel about our health care system. Healthcare for All Ohioans. Register here.
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 5:30 – 8:30 PM. Hybrid Event begins at 6:30 PM. Courage to Resist: Commemorating 50 Years Since Vietnam. This hybrid event begins with a conversation with AFSC's Archivist Don Davis and an opportunity to catch up with old and new friends and continues featuring former AFSC staff member Claudia Krich. Claudia and her husband, Keith Brinton, were co-directors of the AFSC Quang Ngai program from March 1973 until July 1975. In her new book Those Who Stayed, she offers a firsthand account of the collapse of the South Vietnamese government and the beginning of the new Provisional Revolutionary Government. More information and registration here.
Sunday, April 27, 2025, 7:00 PM. Repairing the Social Fabric in an Age of Misinformation. We are living through a period of tremendous changes to our information ecosystem, resulting in growing concerns about misinformation and its effect on our society. While dominant discourse frames this issue as one mainly of false belief and exclusively affecting the other side (which varies depending on your affiliation), this is misinformation in itself. This webinar, led by Nick Rabb, will complicate the concept of misinformation, show how it affects us all regardless of political orientation, and share strategies we all can use to mend its damage to our social fabric. The Campaign for Peace, Disarmament & Common Security. Register here.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 11:00 AM. Palestine, and Washington, D. C.: The Politics of Genocide with Jill Stein & Miko Peled. Jill Stein is a Harvard-educated doctor, a pioneering environmental health advocate, and an organizer for people, planet, and peace. She has helped lead initiatives to fight environmental racism, injustice, and pollution, to promote healthy communities, and to revitalize democracy. She has helped win victories in campaign finance reform, racially-just redistricting, and the clean-up of incinerators, coal plants, and other toxic threats. She was a principal organizer for the Global Climate Convergence for People, Planet, and Peace over Profit. Miko Peled is an author, writer, speaker, and human rights activist living in the United States. He is considered by many to be one of the clearest voices calling for justice in Palestine, support of the Palestinian call for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) and the creation of a single democracy with equal rights in all of historic Palestine. He is the founding director of the Palestine House of Freedom in Washington, D. C. Educated in Jerusalem, Japan and the United States, Peled is also an accomplished professional martial artist. For 23 years, Peled ran a martial arts school that was dedicated to teaching leadership skills and non-violent conflict resolution through martial arts. Community Church of Boston. Join on YouTube or on Zoom. Meeting ID: 813 5181 3462.
July 3 – 6, 2025. Socialism 2025. Location: Chicago. More information here.