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Sen. Bernie Marino Owes the Somali Community an Apology and a Retraction
Last December, President Trump made disparaging comments in which he referred to Somali people in Minnesota as “garbage”—a vile and dangerous thing to say. Shortly after, Somalis across the…
The Trump Doctrine: Coercion, Alliances, and an Illiberal World Order
The presidency of Donald Trump marked not merely a deviation but a structural break in the United States’ post–Cold War grand strategy. Under the banners of “America First” and “Make…
Columbus Vegan Dining Week’s Matt Lobban Interview
Nosh, cocktails, imbibes and the other bachelorette lifestyles are often intertwined with Democratic, progressive politics and Columbus culture.
I spent winter 2026 with Tariq Ali’s catalog…
Anti-ICE protestor arrested during “Operation Buckeye” has charges dismissed by prosecutors
The anti-ICE protester arrested by Columbus police outside the immigration enforcement’s hotel during its “Operation Buckeye” surge into the community had his charges dismissed by Franklin County…
Action Alerts
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Church for All People, 946 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206, in the Sanctuary. Guests are welcome to park in nearby surface lots, and free street parking is also available.
Join Ohioans to Stop Executions and United Methodist Church for All People for the Columbus stop of our Journey of Hope Ohio Mini Tour with Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan Jr. This special evening will bring people together for storytelling, reflection, and conversation about justice, healing, and hope. We hope this gathering offers space for learning, connection, and…
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Free Them All rally on Friday
Palestinians know what it means to live with the fear that someone you love can be taken in the middle of the night. Across Palestine, Israeli soldiers regularly enter homes around 2 a.m., wake entire families, and take people away…
This is Mayor Hardin
I attended the Monday, April 13 City Council meeting just to watch some of the most impressive verbal acrobatics ever seen outside a circus tent.
On one side there was your next mayor of Columbus, Council President Shannon Hardin, but the…
Shooting from the Lipp: Ending an ancient civilization
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The world’s reigning crime syndicate, Izramerica, threatens to end an ancient civilization, while 8 million march against the mad king. Media-assisted teen suicide is a complex issue with very fine people on both sides.…
National Women's Soccer League Columbus City Council Written Testimony by Joe Motil
Once again, I am not against an National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) franchise coming to Columbus. My concerns are the $25 million handout and looting of public parkland.
A $25 million bond sale for this training facility takes away from…