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What’s going on in Whitehall? A contemporary political mess in a 21st century Columbus suburb

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this article appeared on this site that had included speculation outside of the original author's intent.

Whitehall’s election recall effort…

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Bob and Dan being hot in the sun

The heat is on Everybody Knows

Dr. Bob Fitrakis and Dan-o Dougan talk about the heat of the summer and play songs about heat and summer.

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Israel Debated: Why Palestine is Rewriting the Rules of Domestic US Politics

A major showdown on the House floor seemed imminent. An amendment, advanced by the Rules Committee, was poised to force a rare and telling record vote on stripping Israel of $3.3 billion…

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Israel Kills Four, Including School Principal, in South Lebanon

On Monday, July 6, Israeli occupation forces (IOF) launched a drone strike on a vehicle in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, southern Lebanon, killing Esperanza Ghandour, principal of Youssef Chamoun School, her…

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Action Alerts

Hunger Network in Ohio’s Monthly Advocate Check-in

Thursday, July 9, 2026, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Zoom

Usually every second Thursday.  Join fellow advocates from across Ohio to hear what is going on at the Ohio Statehouse, ways to get involved, ask questions, and share what is going on in your community. All are welcome! 

Register here

To see more Central Ohio activist events check out our Activist Calendar

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Facing War’s Moral Consequences

When is the last time the U.S. government, or a fragment thereof, has truly been held accountable – not merely legally or politically, but morally accountable – for an act of violence, for its addiction to violence? Ever?

And what might…

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Two Scorpions in a Changing Order: The Limits of Military Power in the Iran–Israel–United States Conflict

Analysis of the Iran–Israel–United States conflict has largely focused on Iran’s nuclear program, regional proxy networks, and ideological hostility towards Israel and the United States. While these factors remain central to the…

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Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics

“They walk among us,” screams the White House’s alien-themed website tracking immigration arrests — as if immigrants being part of U.S. communities was a problem. Actually, the problem is with this website, full of egregious errors and ham-handed…

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Trump Digs Up Graveyard, Builds Golf Resort in Vietnam

BANGKOK, Thailand -- Vietnam is digging up a graveyard so a sprawling Trump International golf resort with plush residences can be built along the Red River, while "the highest Starbucks Coffeehouse in Asia" has opened on Vietnam's tallest…

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