You are here

2008

Women's Organizing Convention

The Ohio Democratic Party Women's Organizing Convention

this Saturday, January 12 - Sunday, January 13

at the New Ohio Democratic Party Headquarters

go to www.OhioDems.org for more information

AEP to Host Meeting on Transmission Line Thursday

American Electric Power will host a public information meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, in council chambers at the UA Municipal Building, 3600 Tremont Road.

The topic is a new 6.08-mile, 138,000-volt transmission line AEP proposes to run from south of Hilliard to Cannon Drive on the Ohio State University campus. According to AEP, the precise route the line will take is yet to be determined.

Construction is scheduled to begin this fall and be complete by summer 2009.

Bill Press is Coming to Columbus-May 15, 2008

pressPopular morning progressive radio host and political insider Bill Press will be in Columbus to promote his new book Trainwreck: The End of the Conservative Revolution. WVKO 1580 AM will host a book signing and dinner party with Bill on Thursday, May 15th at 6:00 p.m. at the Florentine Restaruant, 907 West Broad Street in Columbus. Admission is $25 and includes an Italian dinner buffet.

Audacity of Hope Book Club Meeting, 1st meeting

Assignment: Read or listen to Prologue and Chapter 1 (Republicans and Democrats), Chapter 2 (Values) and Chapter 3 (Our Constitution). Login required to listen to the audio.

When: Thursday, July 10th, 2008 at 6:30pm

Where: The home of our gracious host, Barb Falkenberg, 2501 Onandaga Drive

'Audacity of Hope' Book Club Meeting, 2nd meeting

We're reading Chapters 4, 5 and 6.

Audio of the prologue and first 5 chapters are available on the UAPA web site. Registration and login required to access this audio.

The meeting will be held at the home of Pat Hadler, 2477 Southway Drive (map), Upper Arlington.

Please RSVP below so we know how many cookies to bake!

Video: Payday advance loans lead to endless cycle of debt

CBS Evening News produced this excellent new segment video entitled Payday Advance Loans Seem Simple, But Can Lead To Endless Cycle Of Debt

"In the current state of the economy, about 2,600 Americans a day file for bankruptcy. Others are turning to a financial quick fix called "payday loans."

They've now grown into a $59 billion industry.

Economic redevelopment vs. private property rights

On W. Lane, two homes will likely be replaced by two 6,500-sq ft buildings to house restaurants, stores and offices. The developer, Metropolitan Partners, needs the approval of BZAP to build on a site less than 70 percent of the required 1 acre. Source: Columbus Dispatch

Celeste: Streamline help for vets (Letter to the Editor)

Everybody wants to help our Iraq War veterans, and that's the problem. Is the right kind of help behind Door No. 1, Door No. 2, or Door No. 3? Or maybe 4 or 5?

Join the Family Fun and Come to the 4th Annual UAPA Picnic at Fancyburg Park!

crowd

Make plans now to attend UAPA's 4th annual family picnic on Sunday, June 22 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Be prepared for an afternoon of live entertainment, popular picnic food (including vegetarian options), children's activities and good conversation!

Sign up for the picnic!

Team UAPA Raced for the Cure!

race

Pages

Theme by Danetsoft and Danang Probo Sayekti inspired by Maksimer