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United with Springfield

Mark Stansbery

During the February 8, 2025 Columbus Free Press salon, we declared “We are United with Springfield.” (Link to salon video)…

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Here's what happened at the Free Press Salon featuring Columbus Black History

The February Free Press Second Saturday Salon held on February 14 by Zoom was hosted by Free Press Board member Mark Stansbery and featured a talk and Powerpoint by local activist Tom Dillard.…

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Power Before Liberty: A Critique of Iranian Monarchism

Nader Rahimi

In recent months, Iranian opposition politics has increasingly been dominated by monarchist currents presenting themselves as democratic alternatives to the Islamic Republic. Their…

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Will Cuba Return to u.s. Colonial Rule?

Eric S. Margolis

As the White House threatens war against Cuba, I am reminded of the charming evenings my parents and I spent at Havana’s venerable ‘Floridita Bar, sipping a newly invented cocktail, the Margarita…

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ICE OUT: Así se ve la comunidad

Monday, February 16, 2026, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM - Late
Natalie’s Grandview, 945 King Ave., Grandview

Come listen to great music and support an excellent cause at Natalie’s Grandview. 

On Monday, February 16th, they will be hosting an all-day fundraiser, with 100% of proceeds donated to Corazón Deshilado, CRIS, and Our Helpers — organizations doing vital work to support our immigrant neighbors. We hope you’ll join us for a day rooted in community and a celebration of South American culture. It’s…

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Andy Ginther and Shannon Hardin lack original policy proposals while continuing to co-opt others

Joe Motil

Columbus Mayor Andy Ginther and Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin, who both lack any kind original policy proposals while only…

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Shooting from the Lipp this week

Dave Lippman

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Help save Ohio's adult-use marijuana law

Rachel Coyle

This article first appeard on …

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Solartopia/Greep Zoom 256: Mon. Feb. 9, 2026 Somali Update From MN; ICE/GESTAPO; Epstein’s Election Protection & The Michigan/NY Run From Nukes

Harvey "Sunny" Wasserman

We start GREEP Zoom #256 with HEDY TRIPP and an update from St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Hedy introduces…

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