Meeting

Thursday, May 21, 6:30-8:30pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

Join the Coalition to Stop the Inhumanity at the Cuyahoga County Jail for our monthly digital meeting!

We’ll learn about what’s going on in the local jail and we’ll discuss campaign developments, including the planning of a car action!

Please join us for this important meeting.

You may join us via the web at this link.

Wednesday, May 13, 2-3:15pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised critical questions about how public health can affect our electoral processes and, therefore, democratic legitimacy. This interdisciplinary panel brings together three distinguished Ohio State experts to discuss the potential effects of the current crisis on the November elections, and how to prepare for problems now.

Tuesday, May 12, 6:30-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Please join Ohio Beyond Coal for our monthly Energy Team Action Night to get updates and to find out how you can take action to protect the environment! During the “stay at home” order, we are meeting over Google Hangouts.

Register at this link.

Hosted by Ohio Beyond Coal.

Thursday, May 28, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration via Zoom

In 2021, district lines will be redrawn. What can we expect in Ohio and nationally from the census delay and results, and their impact on #FairMaps?

Watch national and local experts share their concerns and perspectives.

This panel discussion will include the following people.

• Michael Li, Brennan Center For Justice

• Kathay Feng, National Redistricting Director, Common Cause

Wednesday, May 27, 7-8:15pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join Rev. Joan VanBecelaere, Executive Director of UUJO [Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio], Tadd Pinkston of Pinkston Law, and other guests to discuss what is happening this month at the Ohio Statehouse. We will discuss updates on key legislation, including the fight against COVID-19, voting rights, criminal justice reform, and more. The discussions can be very lively.

Thursday, May 21, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The Ohio Council of Churches is putting top emphasis on racism this year.

The new leaders, the Rev. Jack Sullivan and the Rev. Brandi Slaughter, have put together a meaningful program of events, including a “lunch and learn” webinar series, “Feeding the Multitude.” This interactive webinar series will be held via Zoom the third Thursday of each month from 12noon to 1pm.

This series aims to do the following.

• Deepen your knowledge on social justice issues

Wednesday, May 13, 8-9pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The Unitarian Universalist Climate Action Roundtable is a monthly opportunity for Unitarian Universalist Climate Action Teams [CATs], activists, and friends to come together online or by phone for conversation about spiritual resources, current events, stories, questions and struggles, and calls for action and solidarity towards climate justice.

Tuesday, May 5, 9:30-10:15am, this webinar requires advance registration

With nearly one million Ohioans applying for unemployment benefits within just a few short weeks, it is imperative that we put together a groundswell of community support for substantial emergency rental assistance. The next couple of weeks are critical in advancing our advocacy efforts and we need your help! Join us to learn about our call on Congress to include $100 billion for emergency rental assistance in the next coronavirus relief package.

Saturday, May 9, 1-3pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join UUJO: Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio, UU [Unitarian Universalist] The Vote, and the Ohio Nonpartisan Voter Outreach Committee at an online Community Conversation focused on issues that keep us up at night, including the fight for democracy and election protection.

Wednesday, May 6, 12noon-1:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

On March 9, the Montgomery County Jail Coalition hosted a Lunch ’n’ Learn addressing the poor conditions and overcrowding in the jail and different alternatives to building a new jail.

Montgomery County has hired a consultant to help it decide what should be done. An early draft of that consultant’s report recommended a new or renovated jail with 1,200 beds: a 50% increase over current use.

On May 6, we invite you to join us as we revisit this conversation.