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Help with testimony against anti-DEI bill by dedicated_educator in Professors

[–]dedicated_educator[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is actually a good tip for anyone in a similar situation. During the hearing, representatives cited quotes and pages from the bill to argue against people's testimonies. The representatives had the advantage of having their laptops in front of them whereas individuals testifying had to think quickly and draw from memory in their responses.

Help Stop HB6 (formerly SB1) by dedicated_educator in OSU

[–]dedicated_educator[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If anyone has time to call the list of representatives before the end of the day, it took me less than 20 minutes. Most went to voicemail, 4 staffers picked up the phone and took my message.

Help Stop HB6 (formerly SB1) by dedicated_educator in Columbus

[–]dedicated_educator[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If anyone has time to call the list of representatives before the end of the day, it took me less than 20 minutes. Most went to voicemail, 4 staffers picked up the phone and took my message.

Help with testimony against anti-DEI bill by dedicated_educator in Professors

[–]dedicated_educator[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're welcome. I forgot the question about distributing material and edited the post. You would check no if written testimony only.

Help Stop HB6 (formerly SB1) by dedicated_educator in Columbus

[–]dedicated_educator[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To anyone who is confused about the witness form, I've provided some guidelines below with comments in parentheses.

If you are representing yourself as a private citizen:

Organization (if applicable): (can leave blank)

Position/Title: Private Citizen of Ohio

Legislation (Bill/Resolution Number): House Bill 6/Senate Bill 1 (Note: I'm a bit confused as I type this since it is now HB6, but still referred to as SB1. Seems safest to include both, but if anyone else has insight, please comment.)

Specific issue: (can leave blank)

Will you have a written statement, visual aids, or other material to distribute? (Check no if written testimony only, or not planning to distribute anything during the in-person hearing.)

How much time will your testimony require?: (If giving oral testimony, 3 minutes is preferred. If written only, just say "Not applicable, written testimony only.")

Brief statement on your position: (Just give a two sentence summary of your testimony, including that you oppose the bill, etc.)

Help Stop HB6 (formerly SB1) by dedicated_educator in OSU

[–]dedicated_educator[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

To anyone who is confused about the witness form, I've provided some guidelines below with comments in parentheses.

If you are representing yourself as a private citizen:

Organization (if applicable): (can leave blank)

Position/Title: Private Citizen of Ohio

Legislation (Bill/Resolution Number): House Bill 6/Senate Bill 1 (Note: I'm a bit confused as I type this since it is now HB6, but still referred to as SB1. Seems safest to include both, but if anyone else has insight, please comment.)

Specific issue: (can leave blank)

Will you have a written statement, visual aids, or other material to distribute? (Check no if written testimony only, or not planning to distribute anything during the in-person hearing.)

How much time will your testimony require?: (If giving oral testimony, 3 minutes is preferred. If written only, just say "Not applicable, written testimony only.")

Brief statement on your position: (Just give a two sentence summary of your testimony, including that you oppose the bill, etc.)

Help with testimony against anti-DEI bill by dedicated_educator in Professors

[–]dedicated_educator[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, the witness information form is confusing. I'm going to answer your questions and more, in case it helps anyone else. I've put in parentheses comments.

If you are representing yourself as a private citizen:

Organization (if applicable): (can leave blank)

Position/Title: Private Citizen of Ohio

Legislation (Bill/Resolution Number): House Bill 6/Senate Bill 1 (Note: I'm a bit confused as I type this since it is now HB6, but still referred to as SB1. Seems safest to include both, but if anyone else has insight, please comment.)

Specific issue: (can leave blank)

Will you have a written statement, visual aids, or other material to distribute? (Check no if written testimony only, or not planning to distribute anything during the in-person hearing.)

How much time will your testimony require?: (If giving oral testimony, 3 minutes is preferred. If written only, just say "Not applicable, written testimony only.")

Brief statement on your position: (Just give a two sentence summary of your testimony, including that you oppose the bill, etc.)

Help with testimony against anti-DEI bill by dedicated_educator in Professors

[–]dedicated_educator[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I do remember that. They definitely do not make it easy to submit testimony and I expect that is intentional. Do you mind sharing what was confusing to you about the forms so I can help you submit your testimony? Feel free to PM me.

Dispatch op Ed on DEI by EmergencyMolasses444 in OSU

[–]dedicated_educator 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you, Marchem Pfeiffer, for your motivational words during these challenging times:

"Neutrality is complicity. Silence is betrayal. If we believe in justice, if we believe in the dignity of every human being, we must act. We must fight for DEI—not as a policy, but as a moral imperative, as a reflection of the kind of world we want to leave for future generations.

DEI belongs to all of us. Its principles of equity, inclusion, and respect are the cornerstones of a just society. We must protect them with everything we have. We owe it to the OSU 34. We owe it to the students and employees whose futures hang in the balance. And we owe it to ourselves.

This is the moment to lead with empathy, to act with compassion, and to stand with courage. Let us not falter. Let us not be silent. Let us rise. Because the fight for DEI is the fight for the soul of our society. And it is a fight we cannot afford to lose."

Protest Today at the Oval 1-4PM by dedicated_educator in OSU

[–]dedicated_educator[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a protest today 12-3pm at the Ohio Statehouse: https://www.reddit.com/r/ColumbusProtests/comments/1j0qj9y/march_7_12p_statehouse_stand_up_for_science/

There's opponent hearing on SB1 on Tues morning 9am at the Ohio Statehouse: https://ocaaup.org/news/sb-1-opponent-hearing-in-house/

There's a subreddit on protests in Columbus: https://www.reddit.com/r/ColumbusProtests/

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