Sponsored by Columbus Stand Up

Columbus Stand Up! presents the second annual youth-led candidate debate ahead of the 2025 general election — and you're invited.

This year’s debate will feature candidates for one open Columbus City Council seat and three open Columbus City School Board seats. Organized and led by young people, this event centers youth voices in shaping the future of our city.

The debate offers a critical opportunity for Central Ohio voters, especially those under 25, to hear directly from candidates on the issues impacting their schools, neighborhoods, and city.

Attendees under 25 can enter a raffle to win a Nintendo Switch.

The event will take place at Fort Hayes Education Center in the Performing Arts Auditorium, located in Building 7, Room 108.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get informed, get inspired, and get ready to vote.

Get tickets here.

You are invited to attend a Highway Sign Making Party, Thursday, September 4, 6-8pm at the Northwest Library, Aster Study Room, 2280 Hard Road. More info and sign up HERE. 

ICO Ice Cream Social fundraiser for CRIS (Community Refugee and Immigration Services)

3-6pm, at Jeni’s Clintonville, 4247 N High St. 

Help us help CRIS -- Community Refugee and Immigration Services -- by eating ice cream on Labor Day, specifically at the Beechwold location, between 3 and 6pm. 25% of the proceeds will be donated to CRIS. ICO will also be doing voter registration and collecting signatures for the Columbus Safety Collective. Join the fun and do good at the same time. 

Surviving Ohio State Documentary Screening (free!), 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., 219 W. Dublin Granville Rd., Worthington 43085.

Light refreshments and beverages provided by ICO member Molly Grubb-Mora. (May be held outside, weather permitting.) RSVP HERE. 

 ICO Social Hour, 6-8pm, NAPA Kitchen + Bar, Westerville, 925 State Street, Westerville. Come hang out with other Indivisible members, meet some new folks, talk about what’s going on, and find some ways to get involved.

Location: Merchant Park, 5467 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026

On August 20, Gubernatorial candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy and several Ohio lawmakers (including Sen. Andrew Brenner and Rep. Brian Stewart) are headlining an event called “The Future of Education in Ohio” at the Makoy Center in Hilliard. 

Spoiler alert: their vision doesn't include actual education, equity, or fully funded public schools. In fact, it leans heavily into privatizing Ohio schools and tearing apart our public school systems.

We're organizing a picnic in the park for that evening —and we'd love for you to be with us. We need to show up loud, unified, and unapologetically pro-public schools. Join us and share with a friend! More info here.

Address:

City of Whitehall
360 S Yearling Rd
Whitehall, OH 43213

On Tuesday, August 19th, join us at the Whitehall City Council meeting to show your support for passage of a nondiscrimination ordinance and conversion therapy ban. Help us fill the room with supporters. There also will be two opportunities for public comments in support of the ordinance. The agenda meeting starts at 6:30 pm, with the voting meeting starting at 7 pm.

The ordinance has already had its first and second readings, so it is scheduled for a final vote at this meeting.

(There will also likely be final council discussion of the ordinance at the committee meeting on Tuesday, August 12th, at 6:30 pm, but no public comment or votes will take place.)

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/support-passage-of-a-nondiscri/1065061785748838/

We believe in the power of singing together to build community. We invite you and anyone passionate about freedom, justice, and community to join members of Indivisible Central Ohio in song.

Members are invited to recommend songs from Rise Up Singing, Rise Again, or other sources for us to sing and play together. Whether you sing, play an instrument, or just love the idea of connecting with like-minded people through music, we welcome you.

Previous gatherings' songs have ranged from "This Land is Your Land" to "I Will Survive." The location is in Clintonville and will be shown once you register.

Register HERE.

We believe in the power of singing together to build community. We invite you and anyone passionate about freedom, justice, and community to join members of Indivisible Central Ohio in song.

Members are invited to recommend songs from Rise Up Singing, Rise Again, or other sources for us to sing and play together. Whether you sing, play an instrument, or just love the idea of connecting with like-minded people through music, we welcome you.

Previous gatherings' songs have ranged from "This Land is Your Land" to "I Will Survive." The location is in Clintonville and will be shown once you register.

Register HERE.

219 W Dublin Granville Rd, Worthington.

Let’s stand up for democracy while building a community via a postcard writing party. We will supply cards, snacks and drinks. Feel free to bring anything to make the postcards more fun to read with stickers or markers. For those who are able, stamps are appreciated.

Register HERE. 

The 15th District has been targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee as one that is vulnerable. We can affect the makeup of Congress by making our voices heard.

Our representative Mike Carey has REFUSED to face his constituents. We've called, we've visited his office, we've emailed, and we have sent him a certified invitation.

We are holding a town hall to hear from YOU. We will meet to express our opinions about the votes Mike Carey has taken to cut Social Security, jobs, healthcare, cutting taxes for the very wealthy, and destroying climate initiatives.

We will be joined by previous Democratic candidates from the 15th District to share their experiences and recommendations for making a difference here.

CLICK HERE to register.

219 W Dublin Granville Rd, Worthington.

Let’s stand up for democracy while building a community via a postcard writing party. We will supply cards, snacks and drinks. Feel free to bring anything to make the postcards more fun to read with stickers or markers. For those who are able, stamps are appreciated.

Register HERE. 

The Central Ohio Labor Council, AFL-CIO is hosting a thank you card writing event to federal workers and the ability to make protest signs.  We are calling this event United in Purpose, United in Action! This event will be held at UFCW Local 1059 union hall on May 15, 2025 from 6pm-7:30pm. We will have food and prizes to give away at this event.

CLICK HERE to register!

NOT ON OUR WATCH!

In honor of Mother's Day weekend, and as part of actions happening throughout the state, we invite mothers and others to join us in standing up and speaking out against fascism.

On Saturday, May 10, concerned citizens will gather in communities across Ohio to say no to the bullies and billionaires who are threatening our freedoms and disappearing residents from our streets. Join us and make your voice heard!

Register HERE.

Meet your neighbors and strengthen our community by joining us on the second Friday of every month at the corner of Milton and W. North Broadway as we wave for democracy!

Bring your own sign or make one onsite!

Bring a beverage!

Bring a friend!

Indivisible Central Ohio Social Hour! 6pm, Wolfe’s Ridge Tap Room. Our first ICO social hour is coming up soon! Look for the people in the political t-shirts.

219 W Dublin Granville Rd, Worthington.

Let’s stand up for democracy while building a community via a postcard writing party. We will supply cards, snacks and drinks. Feel free to bring anything to make the postcards more fun to read with stickers or markers. For those who are able, stamps are appreciated.

Register HERE. 

Balderson needs to face our community!

We need to hold Balderson accountable for bowing down to Trump, Musk, and their billionaire friends at the expense of the American people. "Representatives" like Balderson are the ones rolling out the red carpet to authoritarianism. We need to let them know we see their actions, and we will not stand by. We must spotlight their refusal to fulfill their duty to the very people who elected them. We may have a few special guests joining us!

You **must** REGISTER USING THIS LINK and we will send you the location of this event 24 hours before.

Presented by Westerville WAVE: https://www.instagram.com/westerville_wave/

Experts in economics, politics, education and history answer questions and give insights to community members to help channel energy into action!

A peaceful & inclusive community event!

Gain expert insights to channel energy into action!

Connect with community and get answers!

Join us for the CRIS Gathering for Good—an evening of connection, storytelling, and fundraising—at Mozart’s Cafe on Wednesday, April 16th, from 4:30-7:30 PM. Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Mozart's, this event is free and open to the public with light refreshments provided and a cash bar.

As we approach the 100th day since the launch of CRIS’ Enduring Welcome Fund (crisohio.org/enduring-welcome), we want to gather and talk about some of the good things happening in our community, even amidst challenging times. Special guests and speakers will share inspiring stories throughout the evening.

Whether you are a long-time friend of CRIS or new to our work and mission, please join us!

More info on our Facbeook event page HERE!

Come join us at The Siposium where we laugh, play, and learn together through experts. Grab a drink, join our topical trivia round, and then sit back to hear our expert share their knowledge in our intimate gathering. Audience interaction and questions are encouraged as we all grow in our understandings together.

This month we learn the roots of the right to privacy in the United States, how the roots have eroded, what remains of your rights, and what you can do about it. Acquire confidence and knowledge about your rights in order to help yourself and those close to you navigate a hazardous privacy landscape. Become an involved and informed conversation leader on the importance of civil rights. Decode strategies used to convince people to give up their rights and peek behind the curtain of the justice system to understand the competing interests that exert an eternal tug-of-war on the civil liberties that keep all of us safe.

Speaker Bio: Ben Tracy is a former civil rights attorney, a former senior judicial attorney to the Ohio Supreme Court, and is currently an appellate prosecutor and local politician. He is well into his second decade litigating civil rights and constitutional law topics and holds degrees from Exeter, Brown University, and the University of Virginia School of Law.

Buy tickets HERE!

From Red, Wine & Blue:

“Join us on the two-year anniversary of Project 2025’s launch for can’t-miss conversations with two of our favorite BADASS women—historian Heather Cox Richardson and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. This moment isn’t just about understanding the threat—it’s about how we fight back with everything we’ve got.

Project 2025 is no longer just a radical plan on paper. Its ideas are already surfacing in Trump’s policies and shaping the agenda of extremist lawmakers. This event will break down exactly how Project 2025 is being implemented—and more importantly, what you can do about it.

Learn about our new first-of-its kind tracking tool to help you keep up with how Project 2025 is being implemented and how it is impacting your family and your community. It's time to get loud and spread the word. We will fight back: together!”

Register HERE.  

Location: Corner of Milton Ave and W. North Broadway

Meet your neighbors and strengthen our community by joining us on the second Friday of every month at the corner of Milton and W. North Broadway as we wave for democracy!

Bring your own sign or make one onsite!

Bring a beverage!

Bring a friend!

Location: First UU Church, 93 W Weisheimer, Columbus

For our April 8th meeting, we are welcoming 2025 candidates for Columbus School Board---with a different location than usual. We're going to be meeting at the First Unitarian Universalist Church.

Candidates will talk about their priorities, and will be on hand to take your questions.

Event starts at 7pm, doors OPEN at 6:30pm.

More info HERE!

Dublin, OH (Full address in sign-up page)

Join us to make signs to use at upcoming protests and on highway overpasses!

We'll supply all materials, including suggestions about language to use on your signs.

We'll happily accept donations of fat markers and poster/foam board to use for future events like this.

Please sign up HERE. Thank you!

219 W Dublin Granville Rd, Worthington.

Let’s stand up for democracy while building a community via a postcard writing party. We will supply cards, snacks and drinks. Feel free to bring anything to make the postcards more fun to read with stickers or markers. For those who are able, stamps are appreciated.

Register HERE. 

Dublin, OH (Full address in sign-up page)

Join us to make signs to use at upcoming protests and on highway overpasses!

We'll supply all materials, including suggestions about language to use on your signs.

We'll happily accept donations of fat markers and poster/foam board to use for future events like this.

Please sign up HERE. Thank you!

Save the Date: An Evening with Loretta Ross

The Center for Feminist Research, Education & Engagement (FREE Center) is thrilled to welcome academic, feminist, and activist Loretta Ross on Monday, March 24th, 2025.

Ross is a cofounder of SisterSong and Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, and is one of twelve women credited with coining the phrase and framework “reproductive justice.”

Learn more here.

Dublin, OH (Full address in sign-up page)

Join us to make signs to use at upcoming protests and on highway overpasses!

We'll supply all materials, including suggestions about language to use on your signs.

We'll happily accept donations of fat markers and poster/foam board to use for future events like this.

Please sign up HERE. Thank you!

118 North Columbus Street, Lancaster

Opus Dei is a secretive cult within the Catholic Church that is having increasing influence over not only the church but U.S. politics.

Learn more from our guest speaker about how they contributed to Project 2025

Opus Dei clearly states that it does not believe in the separation of church and state but wants to see a "symbiotic relationship." Five of our six Catholic U.S. Supreme Court Justices have a connection to or are members of Opus Dei, as are William Barr, Steve Bannon, JD Vance, Leonard Leo of the Federalist Society, and many contributors to the Project 2025 document.

Pope Francis has tried to put some limits on them. They have been accused of human trafficking and are quite experienced at building up financial reserves and keeping at arms' length from any controversy. They are the Catholic version of Christian Nationalists. Join us for a discussion of the their involvement and share ideas on how we can minimize their influence in our world.

Tickets: https://www.mobilize.us/fairdems/event/759497/
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1896554247815891/