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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 15, 2024, 5:00 PM. Grassroots Election Protection Coalition/ALLIANCE 4 GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY. Weekly zoom meeting. Register here.
Monday, April 15 – Thursday, April 18, 2023, 3:00 PM. Power Half-Hour for Gaza: Channel grief & fear into action to stop a genocide. This week very Monday – Thursday. Many of us are grieving, angry, scared and confused. Wherever you are, you are needed urgently now to act to stave off imminent genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. As we hold the devastating pain of the last few days, in which thousands of Palestinians and Israelis have been killed, we are terrified. The U.S. government is rushing to send more weapons to the Israeli military as it wreaks devastation on the over 2 million Palestinians trapped in Gaza. We must act together to demand the U.S. immediately de-escalate to prevent imminent genocide after 75 years of Israeli military occupation and apartheid. Invite your friends to this daily power-half hour to take action in the political community. Call on Congress to demand they stop fueling violence -Get messaging resources and pointers for having the hard conversations with people in your life -Intervene in the media narrative beating the drums of war against Palestinians Come to channel grief and fear into action to stop the bloodshed. All are welcome. All are needed. URGENT: We need all hands on deck now to act. Register here. If the Zoom room is full, join us on YouTube.
Monday, April 15, 2024, 06:00 PM. Honoring Arab American Elected Officials. Arab Americans have served at every level of government—as cabinet secretaries and members of Congress, as state representatives and school board members. Arab American public service has included running for President of the United States and appointments at every branch of government, but it has not always been easy given the exclusion the community faced in politics because of our advocacy on Palestinian human rights. Join us to hear from Arab American elected officials who serve with pride in their heritage—and often because of it. Arab American Institute Webinar. Register here.
Monday, April 15, 2024, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Sunrise Columbus hub meeting. Sunrise Columbus is a youth-led advocacy group dedicated to pushing for environmental justice in our communities. Website. Register for the online meeting here.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM. Faith Leader's Luncheon: Home in Ohio. The Ohio Council of Churches, Dominican Sisters of Peace, and the Hunger Network are excited to host our 2nd Annual Faith Leaders Legislative Luncheon, where people of faith, legislative leaders, and policy experts will come together to discuss the affordable housing crisis in Ohio. As people of faith and good conscience, we believe every Ohioan deserves a place to call home. Presenters will share policy solutions to help us get there and attendees will have an opportunity to talk with legislative leaders and staff about this important issue. Location: 1 Capitol Sq, Columbus, OH 43215, USA. General admission $35.00. Register here.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 12:00 PM. Petition Booklet Circulation Training. Learn the ins and outs of collecting signatures for the Citizens Not Politicians ballot initiative. Register here.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 7:00 PM. Consumerism, Climate Change, Happiness, Economy, Beauty, and More. Author, filmmaker, and activist, John de Graaf established his reputation decades ago with his now classic films Affluenza and Escape from Affluenza. His groundbreaking documentaries like Take Back Your Time: Fighting Overwork and Time Poverty in America and What's the Economy For, Anyway? Why It's Time to Stop Chasing Growth and Start Pursuing Happiness continue to inspire. If you plan to attend on Wed Apr 17, email Chuck@simplyliving.org to receive more info on the film.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 1:00 PM. Getting Aid Into Gaza: With SmartAid’s Shachar Zahavi. Over the last few weeks, the subject of humanitarian aid has dominated conversations about the Gaza War. Headlines depict aid trucks being stopped or blocked altogether from entering Gaza and global experts warning that Gaza is on the verge of famine with Northern Gaza likely already experiencing famine. Some individuals and organizations are still managing to offer food and support, providing some measure of relief. To discuss the situation on the ground and the logistics of providing aid, we will speak with Shachar Zahavi, the founder of SmartAid: an international aid agency that leverages technologies to enhance humanitarian efforts worldwide. More information and registration for the webinar here. The webinar will also be posted on Americans for Peace Now Youtube channel 2-3 days after the event.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 12:00 – 1:30 PM. On the Ground in Gaza: Live Report Back from Eyewitness Palestine Staff. Eyewitness Palestine staff have just returned from an Emergency Medical Team Delegation from Gaza after spending two weeks in the midst of unrelenting bombings and witnessing the effects of the atrocities committed by Israeli Occupation Forces in Gaza. Our Executive Director, Nancy Mansour, and our Programs & Operations Coordinator, Moureen Kaki, will be on a live webinar to share their testimonies and experiences. As the genocide in Gaza rages on into month seven, it is more important than ever to continue talking about and uplifting Gaza. By sharing their experiences, you have the chance to hear first-hand accounts of what Palestinians have endured as the genocide continues. Participation in this event is free as Eyewitness Palestine is seeking to highlight voices in Palestine as broadly as possible. Donations are appreciated and enable Eyewitness Palestine to continue this type of work. Register here.
Wednesday, April 17 & 24, May 1 & 8, 8:00 – 9:00 PM. Think Twice Toolkit: Building Skills for Police Alternatives 4-part series. Join the American Friends Service Committee for an empowering 4-part series designed to equip you with a comprehensive toolkit of police alternatives and personal skills. Register here for all 4 sessions and attend as many as you can.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 1:00 PM. In Context Briefing: Israel’s AI Warfare + Growing Efforts to Halt Arms Transfers. Earlier this month, a Local Call/+972 Magazine investigation revealed that the Israeli military is using an AI machine called “Lavender” to identify human targets with little to no oversight, intentionally bombing targets in their homes alongside children and other civilians. In response, White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby noted that the Biden administration was examining the contents of the investigation, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed that he was “deeply troubled” by the revelations. Revelations such as these are fueling efforts around the world to halt arms transfers and condition military aid to Israel. Pressuring the U.S. and German governments has been key as they supply around 99% of arms imported to Israel. In an unprecedented move, more than 56 Members of Congress, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, signed on to a letter urging President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken to withhold arms transfers to Israel. Just Vision. More information and registration here.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 4:00 PM. Welcoming Refugees in Central Ohio. We will talk about what refugee resettlement entails and hear personal accounts from members of our community. This webinar is hosted by Interfaith Association of Central Ohio in collaboration with Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS), a local nonprofit that serves refugees and immigrants in Central Ohio. Register here.
Wednesday, April 18, 2024, 12:00 PM. Confronting Christian Zionism - Episode 1. The 216th General Assembly (2004) approved the “active opposition” by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) “to Christian Zionism and the development of a plan to communicate the theological and political ramifications it engenders within our denomination, in the mass media, and among U.S. government officials.” Twenty years later, in 2024, our Palestinian partners are calling us to challenge a theology that reinforces and supports occupation, annexation and apartheid. This first webinar in a new series on the topic will introduce the theology that contributes to the violence Palestinians experience on a daily basis and explore its connection to a settler colonial project that is having devastating consequences on the Palestinian people, including the Christian communities that have lived on the land for two millennia. This webinar is moderated by the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Holder Rich and will feature panelists the Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac, the Rev. Marietta Macy and Rabbi Brant Rosen. Register here.
Wednesday, April 18, 2024, 2:00 PM. Divest from Israel Bonds! No Investments in Apartheid! Pack the room at the Franklin County Treasurer Investment Advisory Committee Meeting. Franklin County currently holds at least $32 million in Israeli bonds purchased by Treasurer Cheryl Brooks Sullivan. These bonds tie up millions of dollars that should be spent meeting the needs of Franklin County’s residents. Instead, our money is helping Israel wage its genocidal war against the people of occupied Palestine. Location: 369 S. High St., 1st floor, meeting room A. Columbus DSA, JVP Central Ohio.
Wednesday, April 18, 2024, 10:00 AM. Where Does the Palestinian National Movement Go from Here? Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) is organizing this keynote webinar with prominent and experienced Palestinian activist leaders and academics to discuss the future of Palestine at this critical juncture for the Palestinian people. The discussion will address the current state of the war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, present Palestinian public opinion and what Palestinians want, and explore new approaches to Palestinian leadership and representation. The panelists will provide their expert perspectives on the prospects for the Palestinian national movement in the wake of the war on Gaza, the legitimacy crisis of the Palestinian Authority, and calls for reforming the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Register here.
Wednesday, April 18, 2024, 12:30 PM. A Political Roadmap for the Day After: A Conversation with Dr. Omer Zanany of Mitvim. More than six months into the Israel-Hamas war, Israel’s government has failed to present a realistic proposal that translates military response into diplomatic progress. Netanyahu’s “Day After Hamas” excuse-for-a-plan, from February, was a bleak, forgettable effort built on the principle of never-ending occupation and a return to the so-called “conflict management” paradigm that led Israel to October 7. Fortunately, the Mitvim think tank has recently published a paper, entitled "The Israeli Initiative," that seeks to fill this void. Dr. Omer Zanany, Director of the Israeli-Palestinian Peacemaking Program at Mitvim, will discuss the details of the “Initiative”, a pragmatic two state solution-based plan that “aims to turn the tragedy of October 7th and the ensuing war into a political turning point between Israel, the Palestinians, and the Arab World.” Partners for Progressive Israel. Register here.
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 12:30 PM. Jonathan Kuttab Webinar: International Law and the War in Gaza. Bethlehem Bible College and NEME will be hosting a webinar with human rights attorney, Jonathan Kuttab. Register here.
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 6:30 PM Social, 7:00 PM meeting. Clintonville Area Progressives Meeting: There’s Power in a Union. As progressives, we recognize the importance of unions when it comes to negotiating for better working conditions. But do you have specific questions about the structure and activities of organized labor? Are you interested in organizing your workplace? For our April meeting, we are excited to welcome as our special guest Jason Perlman, the political director for the Ohio AFL-CIO. Jason will be on hand to give us an update on the various projects and campaigns that the AFL-CIO and its associated unions are involved with, as well as general information about forming and maintaining a union. Come with questions! Location: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Whetstone Branch, 3909 N. High St., Columbus. Facebook.
Friday, April 19, 2024, 12:00 PM. AFSC Action Hour – Ceasefire Now. Join AFSC staff every Friday to hear updates from Gaza. Then, take action with us as we contact our elected officials and call for an immediate cease-fire and humanitarian access to Gaza. Our elected officials need to keep hearing from us. Register here.
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 PM. Weekly Rally for Peace. Location: East North Broadway and High St., Columbus.
Saturday, April 20, 2024, A Short History of Folk Music – Part 1. We will share music that taps into escape, understanding, and transformation. Audience participation encouraged - singing, insights, dialogue! Celebrate People’s Music! Pete Seeger said, "some music can help us escape our troubles; some music can help us understand our troubles, and some music can help us do something about our troubles." In a Short History of People's Music, we will share music that taps into escape, understanding, and transformation. We’ll talk about what Pete called "the folk process." Audience participation encouraged - singing, insights, dialogue! Location: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Whetstone Branch, 3909 N. High St., Columbus. More information here.
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 3:00 PM. Voices from the Holy Land Online Film Salon: Destroying Healthcare: Israel’s War on Gaza Hospitals. Thirty-six hospitals served 2.2 million residents in Gaza on October 6, 2023. The United Nations says that only twelve are “partially functioning” today. Israeli bombs, missiles and artillery have destroyed the rest. Ambulances and vehicles transporting medical supplies have also been destroyed. Electricity and fuel is severely restricted, with doctors operating in the dark. Medicine, including anesthesia, adrenaline and pain-killers are depleted. Surgery (including amputations on children) is done while patients are wide-awake and screaming in pain. Wounded women and children are dying because of the lack of medical care. Doctors and medical personnel have been killed, evicted, or forced to flee. Try to imagine Hell. VFHL will focus on Gaza healthcare and hospitals through three videos. Panelists will discuss the destruction of hospitals, collapse of the healthcare system, shortages of medical supplies, unimaginable working conditions, international laws regarding hospitals in war zones, and the needs for rebuilding medical capacity. Register below and join us on April 21 at 3:00 PM Eastern for a discussion of the situation with: - Ghassan Abu-Sittah - Palestinian surgeon at Al Shifa and Al Ahli Arab Hospitals - Clyde Farris - Orthopedic Surgeon at Al Shifa Hospital - Hardin Lang - Vice president for programs and policy at Refugees International (RI) Our moderator will be Chris Giannou - former Chief Surgeon at ICRC and former member Palestine National Council NOTE: 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. Register here.
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 8:00 PM. Indivisible Central Ohio Zoom Meeting. Join us to help strategize and plan events for Fair Districts/Citizens Not Politicians signature collection! Register here.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 1:00 PM. A Tribute to Refaat Alareer: The Power of Telling the Story of Gaza. In December, Palestinian poet and professor Refaat Alareer was killed in a targeted Israeli airstrike in Gaza. In this special event, authors, editors, and the publisher of the anthology “Light in Gaza: Writings Born of Fire” will come together to honor Refaat’s life, memory, and legacy. More information and link to register for the webinar here.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 3:30 – 5:00 PM. Protest Chase. Chase is THE LARGEST fossil fuel funder on the planet. They've pumped over $434 BILLION into deadly fossil fuels worldwide since 2016. JOIN US for a protest at Chase "McCoy Center" headquarters in Columbus. If this is the 'Real McCoy' they need a REALITY CHECK! This will be peaceful protests and we do not anticipate any arrest risk. Rain or shine (unless lightning). This protest, organized by Third Act Ohio, is part of a larger "Spring Spark" group of actions happening in NYC and across the country on this day. All are welcome. Please Be There!! Meet up: 3:30pm, Krispy Kreme, 1021 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus (inside if raining, parking lot, otherwise). We will convene and move to 2 close-by protest sites. If you have questions, or need a ride to the protest site, please email us at thirdactoh@gmail.com.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 6:00 PM. Community Conversations with the Ohio Community Rights Network. The Ohio Community Rights Network invites you for a discussion on The Industrial Excess Landfill (IEL) - Ohio’s Regulatory Train Wreck from around the state. This will be the third in a series of Community Conversations which OHCRN will facilitate monthly. We will hear from an activist who has been fighting this disaster for 40 years. In order to prepare for a rich discussion, we are asking you to view this short 6-minute video Uniontown, Ohio Landfill News Clip #24 and consider the following questions beforehand. 1. Is a former 30-acre sand and gravel pit, unlined, on a hill, near the center of town, with 3000 residents living within a 1-mile radius (mostly dependent upon well water) a proper location for an industrial landfill? Where is a good location for an industrial landfill? 2. How long do you let residents ingest contaminated groundwater before testing, then inform them that they MUST abandon their private wells (under the threat of civil penalties and fines) to hook up to a provided public water supply? 3. The remedy provided by the combined professional expertise and resources of the USEPA, Ohio EPA, Ohio Department of Health, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), multinational Potentially Responsible Parties, US Army, National Analytical Radiation Environmental Laboratory (NAREL) and others was to simply cover the IEL site with a 4” thick semi-permeable cap and surround it by a chain-link fence. How protected would you feel living next to that? 4. Do court settlements with imposed gag-orders supersede the public’s right to know when life, health, safety, and welfare are at stake? Worded differently, does money supersede humanity? Register here.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 2:00 PM. Addressing the Epidemic of Evictions – What Advocates Can Do on the Local, State, and National Levels. With high housing costs and rent affordability still of reach for many low-income households, evictions across the country are continuing to rise, with many states resuming after a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. Providing housing stability and preventing evictions and homelessness should be a top priority for lawmakers – whether on the local, state, or national level. Panelists will provide an overview of the current state of eviction in the United States, discuss why this continues to be a problem, and what is being done to address it. Attendees will hear perspectives on the impact of evictions in communities and most importantly, what actions advocates can take to solve the eviction crisis, and what advocates, lawyers and non-lawyers alike, can do to help. ABA Commission on Homelessness & Poverty, RESULTS Educational Fund, and National Coalition for Civil Right to Counsel. Register here.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 12:00 – 1:30 PM. Live from Khalil: Virtual Delegation Webinar. Join Eyewitness Palestine for our Live from Al Khalil webinar, including a special virtual delegation featuring Al Khalil native and activist, Muhanned Qafesha, who is also a member of Youth Against Settlements, an active anti-occupation group of Palestinian youth working against Israeli apartheid in Al Khalil. We will also be joined by the Director and Videographer of the Virtual Delegation, Michail Zananiri, who was shot at while attempting to film this virtual delegation. Thankfully, Zananiri made it out unharmed, but many other Palestinians do not have that same luck. A short discussion, including a director Q & A, will follow the premiere of the virtual tour during the webinar. Participation in this event is free as Eyewitness Palestine is seeking to highlight voices in Palestine as broadly as possible. Donations are appreciated. Register here.
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 7:00 PM. AFSC Monthly Immigration Webinar – Detention and Deportation. Join us for the fourth of our webinar series on protecting migrant rights in an election year. In this webinar, we’ll explore the inhumane system of immigration detention and deportation in the U.S. and how we’re working to abolish it once and for all. You’ll hear from AFSC legal experts, organizers, and community members on alternatives to detention, our vision for humane immigration policies, and how you can join our efforts. Register here.
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 7:00 – 9:00 PM. A Discussion with CSP-Conlutas Union Leaders and Socialists. Brazilian union leaders of the 2-million-member labor federation CSP-Conlutas and members of the United socialist Workers’ Pary speak about their experience building international solidarity against imperialist attacks on workers in Palestine and Ukraine. Hear their history of struggle against dictatorship in Brazil and how they are fighting attacks on workers by their own government, bosses and the far-right today. Location: Enarson room 206 (OSU), 2009 Millikin Rd., Columbus, OH 43210. Map.
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9:00 Am – 4:30 PM. Healthcare for All Ohioans/SPAN Ohio State Conference.
Our program is very exciting. We will have an update on state legislation from Representatives Mike Skindell and Michele Grim and Senator Bill DeMora. There will be a presentation on state enabling legislation that has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Ro Khanna. David Pepper, past chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, and Catherine Turcer, Director of Common Cause Ohio, will present a discussion on the importance of the campaign for fair districts here in Ohio. Lastly, we hope to have Congresswoman Debbie Dingell give an update on the Medicare for All Act of 2023 introduced into Congress by her and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. Location: Quest Conference Center, 9200 Worthington Road, Ste 400, Westerville, OH. $40.00/person, lunch included. Register here. Members receive a discount on registration. Not a member? Join here today! Scholarships are available. Contact Barb Walden at user298053@aol.com.
Sunday, April 28, 2024, A Short History of Folk Music – Part 2. We will share music that taps into escape, understanding, and transformation. Audience participation encouraged - singing, insights, dialogue! Celebrate People’s Music! Pete Seeger said, "some music can help us escape our troubles; some music can help us understand our troubles, and some music can help us do something about our troubles." In a Short History of People's Music, we will share music that taps into escape, understanding, and transformation. We’ll talk about what Pete called "the folk process." Audience participation encouraged - singing, insights, dialogue! Location: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Whetstone Branch, 3909 N. High St., Columbus. More information here.
Sunday, April 28, 2024, 1:00 PM. Update from the West Bank. How the Occupation has Intensified Since October 7th. Since Oct. 7, we have been mostly focused on the Israeli assault on Gaza, unable to look away from the bombing, displacement, and starvation of the Gazan Palestinians. At the same time, the oppression and violence against Palestinians living in the West Bank has escalated. In the past 6 months, 7000 Palestinians have been detained in the West Bank, including 440 children, and over 1500 Palestinians have been displaced from Area C. (source: WAFA News agency and Reliefweb). At least 317 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli security forces and settlers in the West Bank since the Gaza attack began, according to the Palestine Authority Health Ministry. In this webinar we will turn our attention to the West Bank. Shaina Low, Communication Adviser of the Norwegian Refugee Council, has been reporting on the refugee and humanitarian crisis in Gaza since the start of the Israeli assault, through daily contact with NRC's staff in Gaza. Shaina will talk about the forcible transfer of Palestinians from Area C in the West Bank and the increase in the frequency and intensity of settler violence attacks.
Also speaking will be Issa Amro, well-known Palestinian activist, resident of Hebron. Issa will talk about the repression and harassment of Palestinians in the West Bank and how that has been exacerbated since Oct. 7. Massachusetts Peace Action. Register here.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 6:00 PM. Petition Booklet Circulation Training. Learn the ins and outs of collecting signatures for the Citizens Not Politicians ballot initiative. Register here.
Tuesday, May 7, 2023, 6:45 PM. Jewish Voice for Peace Meeting. Conversations on Palestine with Geoffrey Levin, author of the new book Our Palestine Question: Israel and American Dissent, 1948-1978. A new history of the American Jewish relationship with Israel focused on the most urgent and sensitive issue: the question of Palestinian rights. Register for the zoom meeting here.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 6:00 PM. Fair Districts All Volunteer Huddle. Join Fair Districts leaders and volunteers for a monthly meeting. Every second Wednesday of the month at 6pm! This month we will be giving an update on all the activities that Fair Districts volunteers, leaders and organizers have been up to in the past few months. We will be joined by some local volunteer leaders from around the state to share the impressive, inspiring, and creative ideas that they have put into action to gather signatures for the Citizens Not Politicians amendment and spread the word about the importance of ending gerrymandering in Ohio. Register here.
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 1:30 PM. The 19th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Day Ceremony. The Joint Memorial Day Ceremony, organized by Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle Families Forum, is the largest Israeli-Palestinian jointly organized peace event in history. The Joint Memorial Ceremony provides a unique opportunity for Israelis and Palestinians to grieve together and stand strong in demanding an end to the occupation and ongoing violence. The ceremony occurs yearly on the eve of Yom Hazikaron (Israeli Memorial Day). In Israeli mainstream culture, the ceremonies that are most often held to honor this day serve to reinforce cultural narratives of pain, victimhood, and hopelessness. The Joint Memorial transforms this narrative by bringing Palestinians to the Memorial alongside Israelis to mourn side by side and model another way forward. Register here.
May 24-26, 2024. The People’s conference for Palestine. Detroit Michigan. More information here.
June 28, 29, and 30, 2024, COMFEST 2024. Planning is underway! Any organizations or individuals who would want a workshop or speaker slot to highlight their progressive activism, please to go comfest.com where you can find the application or contact michael.gruber@comfest.com. Location: 120 W Goodale St, Columbus, OH 43215
August 30 – September 2, 2024, Socialism 2024. The last year has changed us all. As global crises deepen, social movements the world over are striving toward new visions and experimenting with new strategies. From Palestine to the US and beyond, radical politics have re-emerged as necessary for both survival and full liberation. At this critical juncture, the Socialism 2024 Conference will be a vital gathering space for today’s left. A four-day conference featuring dozens of participatory discussions, lectures, and workshops organized by activists from all over the country, the Socialism Conference will host exchanges between existing organizers and organizations, while bringing in new layers of the politically curious as part of building our radical traditions and movements. Location: Chicago. More information and registration here.