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meetings Thursdays @ 6pm in Bentley 110💚🌹 Check out our linktree! https://linktr.ee/OhioUniversityYDSA?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=8801e57b-44a8-4aaf-b3ca-160478e6f08a

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A picture of Palestinian student organizer Mahmoud Khalil is placed atop a red background. Large text reads in all capitalized letters: “Free Mahmoud Khalil & Leqaa Kordia Protest”. Smaller text reads in all capitalized letters: “We demand; Protect first amendment rights; Stop school’s attacks on student groups; Make Athens a sanctuary city.” More text gives the date of the protest: Saturday, March 22 at 2pm; and the location: “Athens County Municipal Courthouse”

A picture of Palestinian student organizer Mahmoud Khalil is placed atop a red background. Large text reads in all capitalized letters: “Free Mahmoud Khalil & Leqaa Kordia Protest”. Smaller text reads in all capitalized letters: “We demand; Protect first amendment rights; Stop school’s attacks on student groups; Make Athens a sanctuary city.” More text gives the date of the protest: Saturday, March 22 at 2pm; and the location: “Athens County Municipal Courthouse”

In solidarity with our comrades in the Athens Justice Coalition and OU Students for Justice in Palestine, join us in protesting against the unjust and unfair detention of Mahmoud Khalil and Leqaa Kordia.

19.03.2025 16:27 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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On the Detention of Mahmoud Khalil - Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian American student at Columbia University and a US permanent resident, has been illegally detained by ICE for organizing against the US-supported genocide in Palestine. In ...

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian American student at Columbia University and a US permanent resident, has been illegally detained by ICE for organizing against the US-supported genocide in Palestine.

We demand Mahmoud's immediate release!

www.dsausa.org/statements/o...

11.03.2025 01:52 — 👍 343    🔁 112    💬 2    📌 3
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Athens City Council unanimously approves ‘safe haven’ resolution Athens City Council on Monday unanimously approved resolutions regarding gender-affirming care in Athens, and tax-exempt municipal bonds.

Before a packed audience of mostly Ohio University students who spilled out into the hallway, Athens City Council unanimously approved a resolution on Monday declaring the city to be a “safe haven for transgender and non-binary individuals seeking gender-affirming healthcare.”

07.03.2025 14:36 — 👍 50    🔁 10    💬 1    📌 5
“Help make Athens a trans sanctuary! Show your support and join us to present our resolution to city council! Monday, March 3rd @ 7pm. 8 E. Washington St. Athens, Ohio 45701. 3rd Floor, Council Chambers” Presented by OU YDSA ohio.ydsa@gmail.com

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“Help make Athens a trans sanctuary! Show your support and join us to present our resolution to city council! Monday, March 3rd @ 7pm. 8 E. Washington St. Athens, Ohio 45701. 3rd Floor, Council Chambers” Presented by OU YDSA ohio.ydsa@gmail.com Background: Purple rose

Join us on Monday at 7pm at the Athens City Council Chambers as we demand Athens pass our trans sanctuary resolution.

Strength in numbers, solidarity forever! 🏳️‍⚧️✊💓

01.03.2025 20:32 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Join us Monday, March 3rd at 7pm, as we pack the house to testify in favor of our proposed trans sanctuary resolution!

Now is the time to act to protect the trans community here in Athens! 🏳️‍⚧️✊

27.02.2025 22:48 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Text reads “Vigil for Palestine, Tuesday February 25th, 6:30 PM, Wolfe Garden between Cutler Hall and Alden Library. A vigil to mourn Gaza’s martyrs killed in the past 500 days of genocide. Bring art and flowers.”

The background is a Palestinian keffiyeh, adorned with candles and poppy flowers.

Text reads “Vigil for Palestine, Tuesday February 25th, 6:30 PM, Wolfe Garden between Cutler Hall and Alden Library. A vigil to mourn Gaza’s martyrs killed in the past 500 days of genocide. Bring art and flowers.” The background is a Palestinian keffiyeh, adorned with candles and poppy flowers.

Join us, OU SJP, and the Athens Justice Coalition in a space of shared grief and remembrance of Gaza’s martyrs next Tuesday at 6:30 PM between Cutler Hall and Alden Library. Bring flowers and art.

Solidarity forever ✊🇵🇸🕊️

20.02.2025 00:56 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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University students and supporters have assembled in the Statehouse Rotunda as a prayer circle, morning higher education as the Senate is set to move on SB-1 later today.

12.02.2025 15:02 — 👍 31    🔁 5    💬 1    📌 1
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UAOU is delivering a heartfelt Valentine’s Day card to Prez Gonzalez, encouraging her to respect and engage with our union.

Friday, February 14th, 12:30: Meet with fellow supporters at the College Green Entrance and walk together to Cutler Hall to deliver her card.

13.02.2025 20:33 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
On a red background, a human figure, with skin all colors of the rainbow, lifts their fist in solidarity. The image reads “Solidarity Forever. Our differences make us strong.”

On a red background, a human figure, with skin all colors of the rainbow, lifts their fist in solidarity. The image reads “Solidarity Forever. Our differences make us strong.”

Today, OUYDSA hosted another successful community town hall relating to our effort to make Athens a sanctuary city for trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming folks. We thank all those who attended the meeting today. Keep your eyes peeled for future meetings! 🏳️‍⚧️💚✊

(Also, welcome us to Bluesky!)

14.02.2025 04:00 — 👍 13    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 1

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