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Wednesday, September 28, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

This webinar will focus on the Supreme Court decisions that have hobbled the Affordable Care Act and the Dobbs decision [overturning Roe] that has compromised reproductive health across the nation.

We will discuss the health impact of these decisions and what healthcare for all advocates can do to promote an improved expanded Medicare for all and envision an ethical response.

The Supreme Court and the ACA [also, “The Inflation Reduction Act and Its Effects on Healthcare”]

Wednesday, September 28, 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

This training will help you understand the history of religious pro-choice advocacy and the role that modern religious voices play in securing abortion access and defending reproductive freedom in Ohio and across the U.S.

Meant as a “movement introduction” for congregations and faith leaders, participants will learn about the pre-Roe Clergy Consultation Service on Abortion, basic theological perspectives around repro topics, and what options for further engagement exist locally and beyond.

Wednesday, September 28, 7pm, Clintonville Woman’s Club, 3951 N. High St.

Join the League of Women Voters for drinks and dinner on September 28!

Our featured speaker will be Dr. Eddith Dashiell, Director of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. Dr. Dashiell will continue our conversation about the importance of local journalism in upholding democracy.

Special guest, Ann Fisher, host of “All Sides with Ann Fisher,” will join Dr. Dashiell onstage for a discussion about local journalism in Columbus.

Wednesday, September 28, 3-4pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

After the devastating reversal of Roe v. Wade, the U.S. abortion rights movement can draw much-needed inspiration from recent reproductive rights victories abroad. We invite you to join us on Wednesday, September 28, 3–4pm, for a special Leadership Forum. We will be joined by leading activists from Argentina and Ireland to discuss how their winning strategies can apply to the U.S. context and our fight to protect abortion access state by state.

We are honored to be joined by:

Tuesday, September 27, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

In this installment, we will talk about Collective Power for leading from your Superpower.

September 27, 7-8:15pm, Gloria Dei Worship Center, Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University, 2199 E. Main St.

All are welcome to join us for an evening of music, hearing testimonies of individuals from Afghanistan, Cuba, and the Congo who have lived the immigration experience, and interfaith speakers sharing their communities’ stands on immigration.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Tuesday, September 27, 6:30-7:30pm, Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.

After losing her beloved son last year from fentanyl poisoning, Beth Weinstock, M.D. founded BirdieLight.

Join Start Talking Grandview and Dr. Weinstock for this school-year kickoff event for parents and caregivers to learn the dangers of unintentional fentanyl ingestion along with tools to help detect the presence of fentanyl to prevent death or harm by fentanyl poisoning.

Tuesday, September 27, 6-8:30pm, Antiques on High, 714 S. High St.

Columbus is feeling the impacts of climate change — extreme weather, power outages, rising temperatures, and more. So what can we do about it?

Join the Ohio Environmental Council’s Emerging Leaders Council to learn more about the Columbus Climate Action Plan and how you can get involved in local climate work on Tuesday, September 27, 6-8:30pm., at Antiques on High at 714 S. High St.

Tuesday, September 27, 8:30am-3:30pm, Ohio Statehouse

Register by September 23 for the Fourth Annual Muslim Advocacy Day in Columbus at the Ohio Statehouse on Tuesday, September 27, 2022!

Participants will receive training and will meet with their elected representatives to discuss issues affecting all Ohioans.

Register today at bit.ly/ohioadvocacyday! Registration fee includes lunch, training, and materials.

Sunday, September 25, 1pm [Pacific Daylight time], this event will be “in person” [in California]; this event will also be via Zoom at 4pm [Eastern Daylight time]

Marianne Williamson is a best-selling author, political activist, and the undisputed leader in spiritual and progressive circles. She is the author of 14 books, four of which have been #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list.