Columbus, Ohio Opportunity Sat. 13th and Mon. 15th

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Did we have free and fair elections in 2004?

Here is your chance to tell us about what happened to you on Election Day. They might have conceded - but we haven't conceded our right to a transparent, equitable democratic process!

THIS IS A NONPARTISAN STATEWIDE CALL TO ACTION FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON OHIO VOTING IRREGULARITIES.

VOTERS AND POLL WORKERS FR15thOM AROUND THE STATE ARE INVITED TO TESTIFY AT ONE THE FOLLOWING TIMES:

Saturday November 13,
1:00-4:00 PM
New Faith Baptist Church
955 Oak Street
Columbus, Ohio 43205

Monday November 15,
6:00-9:00 PM,
Meeting Room A, Courthouse
373 S. High St.
Columbus, OH

We are calling for any individuals or organizations that have information about election irregularities or voter suppression that occurred before, during or after the elections to give their testimony.

We are calling for our public officials, community representatives and the media to come and hear the testimony of the people.

We will document and/or videotape the testimonies for use in a report and a formal complaint to the Franklin County Board of Elections.

This is a public space to respond to the systemic undermining of our democratic process and assess how to respond to racial disenfranchisement and suppression of democratic rights.

We are seeking support from US Congressional Representatives, Ohio State Representatives, nonpartisan organizations, and community and national leaders. Experts and investigative reporters are invited to present testimony as well.
-to volunteer at either hearing, contact
Amy Kaplan: 614-405-2160, 248-943-2335

-to submit written testimony if you cannot appear in person, contact
Jeff Zelli: [email protected]

-to co-sponsor this call, contact
Navina Khanna: 425-269-5194

-for media inquiries, contact
Naina Khanna: 347-528-6023

-to donate, go to
http://www.indyvoter.org/ohio

Thank you!
Columbus League of Pissed Off Voters
[email protected]
Amy Kaplan and Jonathan Meier,
614-405-2160

Endorsed By:
The Ohio Citizens Alliance for Secure Elections (CASE-OH),
Common Cause Ohio,
Ohio Election Reform Now,
Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism,
WVKO Radio, League of Young Voters, Code Pink,
Global Exchange,
People for the American Way Foundation,
IPPN, Election Protection Coalition,
This Time We're Watching, Driving Votes,
Truth Force Training Center,
International Labor Communications Association,
No Stolen Elections Coalition, Liberty Tree,
Alliance for Democracy,
Ohio Voterization Project,
Black Voices for Peace,
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area,
Global Women's Strike,
Women of Color in the Global Women's Strike,
Payday, Citizens for a Fair Vote Count,
Citizens for Democracy and Ending Corporate Rule,
Cobb/Lamarche Campaign

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