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Saturday, September 20, 2025, 8am-9pm
Bridge Park, Dublin, 6741 Longshore Street, Dublin, Ohio 43017
We are holding a continuous reading of the names of the martyred children in Gaza. Volunteers are invited to sign up for one or more reading slots. Prayers will be held in between readings.
Please bring friends, family, and signs to amplify our collective voice. We will end the day with a prayer at 7:00 pm.
Together, we will remember, mourn, and resist their erasure.
Today, Ayman Soliman was released from immigration jail and his legal asylum status was reinstated. Some of his best friends, supporters, and attorneys met him outside the Butler County Jail.
At 5pm, Mr. Soliman, his attorneys, and his community will gather at the Clifton Mosque in Cincinnati to celebrate this tremendous victory.
WHAT: Press conference with Ayman Soliman, his legal team, and supporters
WHERE: Clifton Mosque (3668 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati)
WHEN: Friday, September 19 at 5pm
If you care about Central Ohio sustainability or environmental activism, chances are your journey has been touched by Marilyn Welker. As one of Simply Living’s co-founders and a past Executive Director, Marilyn’s gentle wisdom and steadfast commitment to justice helped shape Simply Living’s history and the broader
sustainability movement in our region.
Early Lessons
Marilyn traces her values to her parents’ quiet resilience. Before her birth, her mother contracted German measles while pregnant with Marilyn’s older brother, who was born with disabilities and passed away at only 6 years old. Her mother embraced spiritual growth, home gardening, and prioritizing organic foods as acts of love and self-reliance. Her choices were one of Marilyn’s earliest lessons that compassion and resilience are
cultivated through action. Her parents welcomed three more children. Growing up as the youngest of three, she absorbed those lessons deeply.
Friday-Saturday, September 19-20
Friday after 5pm
Saturday, 10am-until late
93 W. Weisheimer Rd.
Care-Connect, Assimilate, Research, Empower
Showcasing the rich cultural heritage and diversity of Northeast India featuring traditional dance, music, photo exhibits, networking platforms, handloom crafts, regional cuisine, lectures, workshops, and community dialogue. Representing the "eight sisters" of India—Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura—this is the first event of its kind in North America.
Featuring:
Panel Discussion: Tourism & Commerce
Musical Instruments & Bihu dance workshop
Henna tattoo
Vendor Booth: Handloom and Handicraft display, specialty food from NE India
Celebrating 200 years of Assam Tea
Community Benefit: Proceeds support the Mid-Ohio Food Collective
I had just finished this cartoon and was waiting on one of my proofers to give it the all-clear from typos when the news about Jimmy Kimmel came down.
The fuckers canceled Kimmel. The news is new, and I’m going to draw on this tomorrow, but I’m going to write a little about it now. I’m pissed. Is our democracy over?
Nexstar, one of the biggest owners of local TV stations in the country, including 28 ABC affiliates, said it will pre-empt Jimmy Kimmel Live! for the immediate future because of comments Jimmy Kimmel made during one of his monologues.
Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr threatened to “take action” against ABC affiliates because of the comments. Now, ABC has “suspended” Kimmel’s show indefinitely.
Carr issued a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, saying, “I want to thank Nexstar for doing the right thing. Local broadcasters have an obligation to serve the public interest. While this may be an unprecedented decision, it is important for broadcasters to push back on Disney programming that they determine falls short of community values. I hope that other broadcasters follow Nexstar’s lead.”
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