Given that the entire site is about activism in the broadest sense, this term should be used to index training in activism, history of activism and related topics.
The Ohio Democratic Party and allied groups are in the beginning stages of an effort to repeal House Bill 194 -- the Republican voter suppression bill -- which makes it harder for Ohioans to vote and makes fewer votes count. In Franklin County, for instance, four out of ten voters would be impacted by House Bill 194.
Here's some of what the Republican voter suppression bill does:
1. Dramatically shortens the number of early voting days -- disproportionately impacting working people.
Tuesday March 2
5:30-7 p.m.
The Central Ohio Democratic Women's Caucus Meeting
Location: Ohio Democratic Party, 340 East Fulton St, Columbus, Ohio 43215
General meeting for all Central Ohio democratic women. Meet with women candidates and ODWC Executive Director Erin Upchurch. Plans for the statewide conference will be discussed.
Keena M. Smith,Chair, Central OH Democratic Women's Caucus.........CODWC is on-line @ Facebook
Panel to Discuss Popular Revolutions in North Africa, Middle East
“North Africa and Middle East Popular Revolutions: Is Now the Time for People’s Power?”
Monday, May 16, from 5-7 p.m.
Moritz College of Law, Saxbe Auditorium, 55 W. 12th Avenue, Ohio State
Broader context and significance of these revolutions and uprisings and their potential ramifications on global geopolitics beyond the region.
Speakers will include: Laila Al-Arian, writer and producer for Al Jazeera English in Washington D.C.; Franco Barchiesi, assistant professor of African American and African Studies at The Ohio State University; and Fadhel Kaboub, assistant professor of economics at Denison University.The discussion will be moderated by Guisela Latorre, associate professor of women's studiesat The Ohio State University.
Anna Willow, assistant professor of anthropology, OSU Marion
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 090/070 Science & Engineering Library (basement), 175 W. 18th Ave., Ohio State Columbus campus (parking available Tuttle Park Garage)
Environmental Justice (EJ) is simultaneously an environmental and a social movement. Far from the distant wilderness areas and endangered species that have frequently preoccupied mainstream environmentalists, EJ activists redefine “the environment” as the places we all live, work, and play. This evening’s talk will overview the history, main principles, and unifying goals of this emerging movement. Dr. Willow will describe her experiences as a cultural anthropologist working with indigenous anti-clearcutting activists in Northwestern Ontario. She will introduce and encourage stories about environmental justice issues that have arisen much closer to home.
