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Is a lack of intellectual diversity causing university faculty to self-censor? That’s a central claim made by advocates of Ohio State University’s Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, which is one example of a slate of new “viewpoint diversity” centers established recently on college campuses. In an era of dwindling state support for higher education, Ohio State’s version was created by the state legislature (over the objection of the Faculty Senate) at an initial cost of $24 million.
Thursday, Sept 18, Thu, Sep 18, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Join our rally on the South Side. Gather at the corner of Grant and Livingston!
Theme today: 18: Militarization of ICE
If you think the U.S. is rapidly moving in the wrong direction with healthcare cuts, rising prices, student loan changes, corruption, loss of rights, eroding democracy, personal data collection, tariffs and massive funding for a militarized police force... Say Something!
A single voice can ignite a movement! Bring your signs, bring your voice, bring a friend!
While you're welcome to join no matter what your motivation, each rally this fall will have a theme with special signs to help passersby understand what specifically we're concerned about.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Trinity Episcopal Church, 125 E. Broad St., Columbus, 43202
As Ohio politicians begin redrawing the congressional map, we're coming together with voters from every US Congressional District in the Buckeye state to raise our voices in support of fair maps!
Join us for a nonpartisan press conference, inspiring speakers, games, mapping demonstrations, and a chance to see your favorite redistricting reformers. Sport your Fair Districts Ohio gear, bring your friends, and wear your comfortable walking shoes as we'll be marching around the Ohio Statehouse.
Signs and snacks will be provided.
As part of our tree nursery campaign with American Forests, Green Columbus is giving away hundreds of trees in three-gallon containers this fall. In partnership with the City of Columbus and The Columbus Foundation, we invite you to sign up to receive your free tree!
Available species include:
Black Cherry, Red Oak, Sycamore, Tulip Poplar, Red Maple
Pick-Up Dates & Locations:
Franklinton – Sat, Sep. 28 | 10am – 1pm
South Side – Sat, Oct. 5 | 10am – 1pm
Linden – Sat, Oct. 12 | 9am – 2pm
Did you know each free tree is valued at $100 or more? Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we’re able to offer them completely free to anyone who reserves one.
To pick up a free tree, you must agree to:
plant in the city limits of Columbus or Franklin County,
keep trees properly watered and maintained,
and plant your tree in the ground of your yard or community garden and NOT along streets or in city parks.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
As Winston Churchill aptly put it, “You can always count on Americans to do the right thing - after they've tried everything else.” Although Churchill wasn’t referring to our present “system” of healthcare, he surely might as well have been! So, here we explore that “right thing” that will supersede everything we have tried thus far.
Medical care in the United States
Monday, September 15, Columbus City Council President Shannon G. Hardin and Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced that the city is now accepting applications for the newly formed LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission.
SoulCall Global invites you to our fun Mystic Cafe Variety Show and Open Mic Friday October 24, 2025.
Help SoulCall Global raise money to buy Christmas toys for kids and enjoy an old fashioned variety show with everything from great music and comedy acts to who knows what. Performers are encouraged to sign up. A keyboard accompanist is available.
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Performances 7:00-9:00 pm
Donation $15 (or more! 100% of profits go to our charitable programs)
Columbus Mennonite Church
35 Oakland Park Ave., Columbus OH 43214
Information at https://www.soulcallglobal.org
To secure a performance time slot, fill out an online application at
https://www.soulcallglobal.org/mystic-cafe-form
You can direct
performance related questions to Bob Lipetz at bob@debchi.com
614-906-4350.
Businesses interested in showcasing their services by becoming a sponsor, contact Lisa Ferraro at Soulcallone@gmail.com
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Ohio 161 & North High Street, Worthington 43085
Concerned about proposed cuts to Social Security services? Appalled by the abduction and renditioning of legal immigrants? Outraged by the theft of our private information? Generally dumbfounded by the chaotic combination of evil and incompetence coming from the White House? Make up a sign and let people know! The intersection is surrounded by the public Village Green Park on all four sides, giving us lots of room to hold signs protesting the ongoing destruction of our democracy by the Trump/DOGE administration. Organized by the Worthington Area Democratic Club and Westerville Progressive Alliance.
More information (parking) and sign up here.
I was happy and grateful to learn from the staff of Senator Beth Liston that she canceled her plan to take part in the propaganda tour to Israel that was planned and paid for by the Israeli lobby (AIPAC) that was intended to whitewash the Israeli genocide in Gaza. Upon learning of the trip last week, Baladana (Palestine Society of Columbus) launched an action alert campaign to persuade Dr. Liston to abandon her plan to visit Israel and to meet her constituents and listen to their concerns.
Ohioans should not entertain the Israeli genocide. I am proud of her courageous stance and for listening to the concern of her constituents. Our precious tax dollars should not be used to support the genocide in Gaza and for murdering women and children.
People who are true to their Jewish and Christian faith would not support the genocide, child murder, forced starvation and expulsion, and neither should any US lawmakers.