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Thursday, November 5, 4-5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The incoming administration may resume explosive nuclear weapons testing in Nevada. These tests are unnecessary, risk accelerating a nuclear arms race, and are contaminating the environment. The United States stopped such testing in 1992 — resuming would provide additional fuel for the budding nuclear arms race and encourage other countries to follow suit.

Friday, December 6, 6pm, Hey Bar and Grill, 361 E. Whittier St.

Join us for the 2024 Merion Village Association Winter Potluck!

This event replaces the normal Merion Village Association meeting for the month of December. The potluck is family-friendly and open to all! This is the perfect chance to meet new neighbors and to catch up with old friends.

Friday, December 6, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

In this panel discussion, we will hear from local leaders in affordable housing in Central Ohio: Carlie Boos, Executive Director of the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio (AHACO); Lark Mallory, the founder of Mallory Economic Development Advisors, LLC; Jason Reece, Vice Provost for Urban Research and Community Engagement at The Ohio State University; and Amy Riegel, Executive Director of the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO).

Wednesday, December 4, 2pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Want to know how “Week Without Driving” made an impact nationwide? Join the conversation to reflect, celebrate highlights, and shape the future of the movement!

Whether you joined this year or are curious about what’s next, don’t miss out!

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by America Walks.

Wednesday, December 4, 12noon-1pm, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St., this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Wednesday, December 4, 9:15am, Ohio Statehouse [North Hearing Room] [Room 217]

Just got official word that there will be another hearing on S.B. 101, the bill to end Ohio’s death penalty, next Wednesday, December 4, at 9:15 a.m. RSVP to help pack the room.

Tuesday, December 3, 7-10pm, Pierogi Mountain, 105 N. Grant Ave.

Join us for our DSA happy hour! We will be meeting on the first Tuesday of each month. This will be an informal get together to meet, hang out, talk shop, and enjoy the camaraderie! Non-members are welcome to join and learn more about the chapter.

Hosted by Columbus DSA [Democratic Socialists of America].

Tuesday, December 3, 4pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us on Tuesday, December 3 at 4pm via Zoom for a free virtual event with Working Families Party national director Maurice Mitchell, political scientists Lee Drutman and Sam Rosenfeld, political strategist Doran Schrantz, legal scholar Tabatha Abu El-Haj, and political counsel Cerin Lindgrensavage; discussing the election, pathologies of the two-party system, voter agency, and possibilities for fusion voting. This event will be moderated by Boston Review co-editor Joshua Cohen.

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Monday, December 2, 5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join our weekly coalition-building meetings on defending democracy and protecting the climate. Hear from special guests focusing on grassroots activism. Please invite your friends!

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Check out our Zoom Room for other collaborative Zooms and events.

Monday, December 2, 12noon-1:15pm, this on-line event requires advance registration