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Stop the Money Pipeline
Protesting is only ONE way to stop the banks that are funding fossil fuels. Come and find out what others are doing and how you can help!
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The Borgen Project Informational Event
This will be an information event about a nonprofit organization called The Borgen Project. It will be hosted on Zoom (see meeting details and URL below). The Borgen Project is… Read More
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The Borgen Project Informational Event
This will be an information event about a nonprofit organization called The Borgen Project. It will be hosted on Zoom (see meeting details and URL below). The Borgen Project is… Read More
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Activists wanted Biden to revamp the justice system. Many say they’re still waiting
By: Carrie Johnson | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — People working to overhaul the criminal justice system say they’re frustrated with the Biden administration after they’ve waited nearly a year for the White House to… Read More
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Belly Dancing Workshop
Belly dancing is a great way to have fun, learn something new about yourself and other cultures, express yourself artistically, all in a relaxed, accepting, and supportive environment. Now, you… Read More
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MLK Day of Service with Rural Action AmeriCorps
Join Rural Action AmeriCorps members for a Day of Service on Martin Luther King Jr Day, Monday January 20th. We will march together in the MLK Silent March starting at… Read More
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Beat Climate Change Coffee House
Get your inner beatnik on! Climate Change Theatre Action’s original plays presented Readers’ Theater-style. Calling all poets and musicians! Open mic for poetry and music–sign up to present. Climate change-themed… Read More
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Global Climate Strike-Athens
Unplug, disrupt, divest, and focus on people power! People and organizations around Athens fighting climate change with action will connect with others who care, to share ideas and strategies. Bring… Read More
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Women’s March – Athens
The 2019 Women’s March in Athens will be held on Saturday, January 19th, from 1 – 3 pm. Speakers will kick off the rally at Scripps Amphitheater. Marchers will walk,… Read More
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Showing Up for Racial Justice October General Meeting
Showing Up for Racial Justice of Southeast Ohio will hold its October General Meeting Monday, October 22, 6:30-8:30pm, in the Meeting Room of the Athens Public Library. The meeting will… Read More
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Working with People on the Midst of Violence in Northern Iraq
Hear more about the current situation in Iraq, the work of local people working for justice and peace, and how civilians are affected by Turkish and Iranian Military bombing of… Read More
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Generational Activism
By: Juli Holbert, Tanner Bidish
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Activism has long, historical roots in the United States that are sewn into the Constitution. The right for individuals to peaceably assemble has, and does, pave the way for groups… Read More