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Every story deserves to be told accurately, compassionately, and thoughtfully—in every language. In a time when misinformation spreads rapidly and facts are routinely distorted, the Transgender Law Center (TLC) and the National LGBTQ Task Force remain committed to that core principle. That’s why we are proud to announce the release of our journalist guides in Spanish, a significant milestone in our work toward ensuring that Spanish-speaking reporters have culturally rooted, accessible resources to tell trans stories with dignity, nuance, and power.

The recent legislation passed by the United States Congress, oddly named One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), and signed by the U.S. president, shows that Republican lawmakers in the nation’s capital don’t care about excess and premature mortality in the United States.

If these increased deaths truly mattered to the Republican representatives and senators, the OBBB would not have included such a lack of concern for its dreadful consequences on human life and wellbeing. 

In the coming months, the OBBB can be expected to result in excess and premature deaths in the United States, especially among vulnerable groups, such as low-income individuals and families, children, people with disabilities, and seniors.

The lack of concern from Republican lawmakers about the expected excess and premature mortality resulting from the OBBB is evident in the candid remark made by an Iowa Republican senator during a recent town hall meeting. 

What if a farm could go back in time?

Simply Living invites the public to a guided regenerative farm tour on Sunday, July 20, at the farm of Kevin Eigel and Marsha Miller, just outside of Columbus. This immersive experience offers a rare opportunity to witness more than 20 years of ecological restoration on a farm that’s being returned to the ecosystem that existed before it was first cultivated over 130 years ago.

Visitors will walk the land, observe restored native habitats, and learn how regenerative agriculture and ecological restoration practices can work together to heal soil, support biodiversity, and create resilient landscapes.

Event Details

What: Regenerative Farm Tour with Kevin Eigel & Marsha Miller

When: Sunday, July 20, 2025 - 10:00 am-11:30 am

Where: Location shared with ticket purchase

Hosted by: Simply Living

Four presenters spoke about qualified immunity and the ballot initiative to overturn qualified immunity during the weekly “Current Events” discussion group that had been held July 15, 2025 at the recently-opened Bob Crane Community Center in Upper Arlington.

Qualified immunity is a legal concept that protects government officials, for example, police officers and others, from civil liability for violating a person’s civil rights in most situations when they are acting in their professional capacity.

One speaker, Cynthia Brown, is the 2023 Free Press Libby Award winner for Community Activism. Cynthia’s passion to change the system has grown since her nephew Kareem Ali Nadir Jones was shot and killed by Columbus police in 2017. He was harassed for no good reason and ordered to get on the ground. He was then tragically shot in the face, neck, and in the back while on the ground by two white officers. Both are still with the Division.

Thursday, July 17 - 6pm
Ohio Statehouse, Broad Street and High Street

July 17 is the 5th anniversary of the passing of Congressman John Lewis. The Good Trouble Lives On events nationwide are in his honor. Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people.

From voter suppression bills like the SAVE Act to the criminalization of protest, the Trump administration is launching a full-scale attack on our civil and human rights. But we know the truth: in America, the power lies with the people, and we’re rising to prove it.

This is more than a protest; it’s a moral reckoning. A continuation of the movement Lewis helped lead, and a new front in the struggle for freedom.

Please note: A core principle behind our Good Trouble Lives On actions is a commitment to nonviolence in all we do. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

For months now, as part of its effort to justify and rally support for deportation, the Trump administration has cleverly referred to all undocumented immigrants as “criminals.” That strategy is as grossly inaccurate as it is brutally manipulative. Consider the facts behind this confusing mess.

Entering the U.S. by unlawful means, crossing the border without inspection at a legal point of entry, is indeed a crime. But it is a misdemeanor (8 U.S.C. § 1325). Reentry after deportation, crossing the border without inspection a second time, however, does rise to a felony (8 U.S.C. § 1326). 

By contrast, overstaying the expiration on one’s visa (entering the country legally with inspection but remaining beyond the term of the visa) is a civil—not criminal—offense.  According to the Center For Migration Studies, these people make up over 40 percent of the undocumented population in the United States. They are not criminals. They have not committed either a misdemeanor or a felony.

Dear Editor,

The term "Intifada" does not mean the destruction of Israel. Such claim is false, misleading, and unfair to the Palestinian struggle. "Intifada" originates from Arabic, meaning "uprising" or "shaking off." Intifada refers to the Palestinian uprisings against Israel's brutal military occupation and settlement construction on stolen/confiscated Palestinian land by nonviolent means or by armed resistance.

International law recognizes the right of Palestinians to resist their occupation by all available means including armed resistance. This right is based on the principle of self-determination for ALL people under foreign and colonial rule. The UN General Assembly has explicitly affirmed this right, including armed struggle.

To make it easy to understand, all what the Palestinians want is to be free and independent, no more, no less. Just like how Americans fought for their freedom and independence in 1776, so why attack and smear Palestinians when they aspire for the very same freedom?

In a city that paved over its history, Z.F. Taylor is putting it back on stage.

The idea for the Legacy Series didn’t start in a theater. It began with a conversation with local business owner Todd Wilson, who spoke of the King-Lincoln Bronzeville District as a place rich in history. He told Z.F. Taylor there were stories in the community that needed to be told, stories that could “really impact the present generation and the generations to come.”

For Taylor (pictured above), a playwright since the age of 12 and a man who admits he hasn’t had a real vacation in over 20 years, that idea became a mission. The Legacy Series, he says, was born from “the need to tell stories from days gone by so that people can get lessons to help them be better for days to come”.

This article first appeared on Simply Living.

In honor of Plastic Free July, we thought we would highlight some helpful information for Central Ohioans who want to reduce their reliance on plastic. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to level up your plastic-free lifestyle, this guide has you covered.

In this article, you’ll find:

Plastics are used in a wide variety of ways and found in countless products. While they can be helpful and convenient, plastics are also harmful to the environment, to our health, and especially to our oceans.

Standing up for Racial Justice and Democracy
Indivisible Central Ohio cares about racial justice, and we know you do too! Showing up to honor the memory and legacy of Congressman John Lewis on the fifth anniversary of his passing is a way to show you care and are committed to racial justice as a part of the urgent struggle to protect our democracy amidst the attacks from the Trump regime.