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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, April 28 – Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Tuesday, April 29, 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, April 29, 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.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 4:30 – 5:30 PM. Support Veterans Rush Hour Rally. Join Indivisible Central Ohio’s and Veteran’s for Peace Central Ohio weekly Rush-Hour Resistance Rally to protest the cuts to the VA and support veterans! Location: Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center, 420 N James Rd, Columbus. Registration (plus more info about the location & parking) HERE.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 7:00 PM. Conversation with Don Bryant. Jewish Voice for Peace Central Ohio will be meeting on zoom with Cleveland peace activist Don Bryant. Don will be speaking about his recent trip to the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability and his local activities for peace and justice in the Middle East. Don was born 1956 in Maumee, Ohio. In 1980, Don woke up to community activism after attending his first rally, the tenth commemoration of the May 4 shootings of Kent State students by the Ohio National Guard. He then joined a local campaign, Save Our State from Radioactive Waste (SOS). The campaign was a success in halting the US Department of Energy from storing nuclear waste in the salt mines under Lake Erie. In the 1980s He joined the Nuclear Weapons Freeze Campaign. In 2002, when anti-Muslim bias was rising, Don joined with members of Women Speak Out for Peace and Justice to cofound the Greater Cleveland Immigrant Support Network. He joined the Cleveland Peace Action (CPA) Board of Directors in 2016 and serves as co-chair of the CPA Middle East Committee. Don is now CPA Board president. Register for the zoom meeting here. Facebook Event.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 7:00 PM. May Day Know Your Rights. This May Day, workers across the country are taking to the streets to demand dignity, safety, and justice for all—no matter where we're from or what language we speak. But with the threats from the current administration, it's more important than ever to know your rights before you take action. Join the ACLU for a Know Your Rights training ahead of May Day to prepare yourself, your friends, and your community. More information and registration here.
Tuesday, April 29 – Friday, May 16, 2025, 8:30 PM. Understanding Zionism: A six-part study. Over the course of 6 sessions, participants will deepen their comprehension of Zionism with the aim of expanding their engagement in the movement for Palestinian liberation. Together, the course provides answers to the following questions: What is the history, origins, and foundational principles of Zionism? How have Palestinian revolutionaries understood Zionism? How and why did the “special relationship” between Israel and the US emerge? How has Zionism advanced right-wing forces in partnership with the US? What is the path forward for the global movement for Palestine today? Hybrid event of the People’s Forum in NYC. More information and link to registration here.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 7:00 PM. Sorting Through the Confusion Around Ukraine. What on earth is going on in Ukraine and in Trump's negotiations with Russia and Ukraine? What is the current military and political situation in Ukraine? What should we know about the origins of the Ukraine War prior to the Russian invasion in 2022? What are the prospects for a negotiated settlement of the war? And what does all this mean for the U.S. peace movement? Ted Snider, long-time independent journalist and commentator on Antiwar.com, Libertarian Institute, Responsible Statecraft, and American Conservative, will speak about the military and political situation in Ukraine in the Spring of 2025, and the prospects for a negotiated settlement. Massachusetts Peace Action.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM. Virtual Delegation: Birzeit. Join Eyewitness Palestine for a virtual tour of Birzeit, the vibrant Palestinian city of higher learning with ancient beauty. This virtual tour will be followed with a discussion and Q&A. Register here.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 12:30 – 1:30 PM. Wednesdays at Bernie's - Columbus office protest. Location: 200 N. High St., Columbus. More information and registration here.
Thursday, May 1, 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.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 4:30 – 7:00 PM. National Day of Action Fight for Public Education. Educators, workers, families, students. Protest, picket, protect one and all. Ohio Education Association and other unions. More information and registration here. Location: Ohio Statehouse.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 2:00 PM. Palestine Museum Scotland Inauguration Fundraiser Event. In a historic expansion of Palestinian cultural representation in Europe, the Palestine Museum US is set to open its first international branch in Edinburgh, Scotland, making it the first museum in Europe dedicated to contemporary Palestinian art. The official opening is scheduled for 17 May, coinciding with the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, a pivotal moment in Palestinian history when nearly a million Palestinians were forced out of their homes to pave the way for the establishment of the state of Israel. Register here to attend by zoom.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 2:30 PM. Conversation with Vice Foreign Minister of Yemen, H.E. Mustapha Ahmed Mohamed Noman. This program will focus on the complexities of maritime diplomacy; the increasing Houthi threat to global trade; Yemen's evolving relations with its neighbors; and other contemporary regional issues. His Excellency will also share his broader insights regarding Yemen’s evolving role in regional stability and the country’s trajectory amid the shifting geopolitical landscape of the Arabian Peninsula. Middle East Institute. Attend virtually by registering here.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 8:00 PM. Authoritarianism, Free Speech, and the Weaponization of Antisemitism With Attorney Meerah Shah and Professor Joseph Howley. Major Jewish organizations and political figures have attacked advocacy for Palestinian rights as antisemitism long before the shocking October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. The unprecedented international movement that arose in response to Israel’s vengeful destruction of Palestinian life and society in the Gaza Strip in retaliation for October 7 prompted a vast escalation of attacks on Palestine solidarity activists. Why were universities and colleges particularly targeted during the Biden administration? Who else is in the crosshairs? Why has the Trump administration weaponized the false claim that advocating for Palestinian rights is antisemitism as a leading edge in its broader authoritarian program? How are attacks on Palestine-related freedom of expression connected to the broader program of the MAGA authoritarians? How are people resisting these attacks? Reconstructionists Expanding Our Conversation on Israel/Palestine. Register here.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 8:00 PM. Defending Medicaid, Defending Community: May Member Meeting.
When care is under attack, we don't just defend Medicaid; we defend our neighbors, our rights, and our future. In our May national member meeting, we're coming together to share stories, build skills, and take action to protect the healthcare our communities rely on. Repro Freedom for All president and CEO, Mini Timmaraju, will join us and share how our stories can shift narratives, build collective power, and expand reproductive freedom for everybody. After, we'll do a brief training and exercise on practicing our own story through different mediums. Register here.
Friday, May 2, 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, May 3, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM. Weekly Rally for Peace. Location: East North Broadway and High St., Columbus.
Saturday, May 3, 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, May 3, 2025, 9:00 – 10:00 AM. Love Fest Protest. Bethel International UMC invites you to join a "Love Fest Protest." We'll gather at the corner of North Broadway and High to stand up for justice and our immigrant neighbors. The intention of this particular event is to display signs (literally) of love, mercy, and kindness--what we stand for rather than what we stand against. Location: Corner of East North Broadway and North High St.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Annual Signature Fundraising Event – Haitian Community and Support Center. This event is more than just a fundraiser - it is a journey into the heart of Haiti, where you will experience: Authentic Haitian Cuisine: Savor traditional flavors that capture the essence of Haitian heritage. Captivating Performances: Enjoy live music, dance, and artistic showcases that reflect the country’s rich cultural tapestry. Inspiring Stories: Hear firsthand accounts of how the Haitian Support Center is making a meaningful difference in the lives of Haitian immigrants and families in our community. Your participation is vital. Not only will you enjoy an unforgettable evening of cultural celebration, but your presence will also directly support our mission to empower Haitian families through education, advocacy, and community services. Every ticket purchased and every donation made will contribute to providing resources, support, and opportunities for those we serve. Location: John Legend Theater, 700 S Limestone St, Springfield, Ohio 45505. Tickets $54.22 (adult), $433.83 (student). Link to tickets here.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 1:00 – 3:00 PM. May Day. Join Central Ohio Workers Center to celebrate community, worker rights, and May Day with food, entertainment, and resources! Location: King Arts Complex, 835 Mt Vernon Ave Columbus, OH 43203. More information on Facebook Event.
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.
Sunday, May 4, 2023, 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Redbird Books to Prisoners. We collect, pack, and send books to Ohio prisoners every 1st and 3rd Sunday. Location: Thirdhand Bike Coop, 979 East 5th Ave, Columbus. Please wear a mask, and please don't park in front of the building.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 5:00 PM. Grassroots Election Protection Coalition/ALLIANCE 4 GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY. Weekly zoom meeting. Register here.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 6:00 – 7:15 PM. Indivisible Central Ohio Onboarding for New Members. So many people have joined Indivisible Central Ohio (ICO) since November 2024, it's been hard to connect with everyone and give them the info they need to successfully engage and get active with the group. Now we’re providing you with the chance to connect and get to work fighting the fascist takeover of our government and our country. Please join us for this online onboarding and training session! Specifically, we will discuss: - ICO’s goals - Our tactics and strategies - Our areas of focus - How to connect with ICO and get involved - Where your help is needed right now. We’ll also share information about upcoming in-person social events, educational meetings and more. Register here for the zoom link.
Wednesday, May 7, 2015, 6:00 PM. Franklinton Area Neighbors Meet Up! Presentations: ODOT Clear Cut 2024 & Reforesting 2025 - Esther DeBusk, Synopsis of OSU Capstone project & ongoing community efforts. Green Columbus - Shelly Douglas, Westside Tree Plantings, Earth Day Projects Recap. Sustainable Columbus - Grayson R. Hart, Climate Action Plan Implementation Manager, What it is and how will it be applied in Franklinton. Franklinton issues, Bellows Ave. School. See you there! Location: 777 W. State St., Columbus.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7:00 PM. Rematriating Stolen Land and Bringing History and Culture Forward: Indigenous Reparations 2025. What can indigenous solidarity allies and activists do to help redress centuries of injury and loss to tribal peoples? Giving voice to Indigenous speakers and groups from here in Massachusetts, this webinar will explore the current forms of reparative justice and specific actions people can take in support. Speakers include Melissa Ferretti of the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe, Tia M. Pocknett from the Weetumuw School, and Katherine Harrelson from the Community Land and Water Coalition. Ticket donations will go toward honorariums for our speakers. Massachusetts Peace Action. Register here.
Thursday, May 8, 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.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Immigration Concert. Phil Hart and friends will once again bring you songs, slides, and poems covering the history of immigration in the US. The concert seeks to educate, entertain, and raise funds for our Refuge Apartment and future needs for those undocumented folks living in the church for sanctuary. We will continue our theme of God’s Love Knows No Borders. The concert is open to all people, and the recommended donation is $15 each. You are encouraged to bring kids, friends, co-workers and neighbors. For more information contact Julie or Phil Hart at juliephart@gmail.com. Location: Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus 43214.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30). Clintonville Area Progressives May Meeting. The legislators will discuss their work on the state budget and are available to take any questions you have. Slated to attend are Minority Leader Allison Russo, State Representative Ismail Mohamed, State Representative Anita Somani, State Senator Bill DeMora, and State Senator Hearcel Craig. We look forward to seeing you on May 13! Location: Whetstone Library, 3909 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 6:00 PM. Fair Districts All Volunteer Huddle. Join Fair Districts leaders and volunteers for a monthly meeting. Every second Wednesday. Register here.
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 1:00 PM. Virtual 2025 Joint Nakba Remembrance Ceremony. Register today for the 2025 Joint Nakba Remembrance Ceremony. Please note that a link to join the Ceremony will be shared 24 hours before the event. Register here.
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Veterans for Peace Meeting. Location: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Northside Branch, 1423 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43201.
Sunday, May 18, 2025, 3:00 PM. Voices from the Holy Land Online Film Salon: "Pogroms and Ethnic Cleansing - Now on Our Watch." “We must expel the Arabs and take their place” wrote David Ben-Gurion, one of Israel’s founding fathers and its first president, in a 1937 letter to his son. That objective is euphemistically referred to as “transfer” in Israeli politics and policy. At our May Salon, a panel of experts will compare ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territory with other forced removals of indigenous and ethnic groups in the 20th century. What are the legal definitions of “forced displacement”? How does it relate to “crimes against humanity” and “genocide”? What is the role of forced removal in the processes of colonization and nation-building? Does it always involve cultural erasure? After you register, you will immediately get an Approved response - BUT then look in your email for an email From: Zoom with the word "Confirmation" at the end of the subject line...there you'll find the link and password to watch the film in advance of the Salon event. More information and registration here.
Tuesday, May 20, 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, May 20, 2025, 1:00 PM. The Russo-Ukrainian War, Diplomacy, and the Peace Movement.
So much for President Trump's boast that he would end the Ukraine War in a day! Despite what passes for diplomacy in Riyadh, Moscow, and Kyiv to end the war and create a new European security order in Europe, the war, its killing, and destruction go on. Join Professor Richard Sakwa, among the leading authorities on Ukraine and Russia to delve deeper into understanding the war, diplomacy, and peace movement priorities in this continuing dangerous time. Massachusetts Peace Action. Register here.
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 7:00 PM (general admission doors open), 8:00 PM Show. ACLU Ohio Presents Drag, Dissent and Democracy. Join RuPaul's Drag Race All Star Nina West and the West family as they serve justice and joy in support of the ACLU! The show will be hosted by Nina and Virginia West featuring stories from local LGBTQ activists and performances by Shawty West, Holliwood West, Jazzi Blu, Anisa Love, Charliwood West, Dena Cass and Boyoncé. Proceeds will fund the ACLU's resistance to attacks on the LGBTQ community. Nina and friends will show us the only monarchy we'll ever need! More information and tickets here. General Admission $50. Location: District West, 145 N. 5th St., Columbus 43215. More information and tickets here.
July 3 – 6, 2025. Socialism 2025. Location: Chicago. More information here.