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Anti-ICE protestor arrested during “Operation Buckeye” has charges dismissed by prosecutors

The anti-ICE protester arrested by Columbus police outside the immigration enforcement’s hotel during its “Operation Buckeye” surge into the community had his charges dismissed by Franklin County…

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Free Them All rally on Friday

Palestinians know what it means to live with the fear that someone you love can be taken in the middle of the night. Across Palestine, Israeli soldiers regularly enter homes around 2 a.m…

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This is Mayor Hardin

I attended the Monday, April 13 City Council meeting just to watch some of the most impressive verbal acrobatics ever seen outside a circus tent.

On one side there was your next mayor of…

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Shooting from the Lipp: Ending an ancient civilization

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The world’s reigning crime syndicate, Izramerica, threatens to end an ancient civilization, while 8 million march against the mad…

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Journey of Hope: An Evening in Columbus, OH

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Church for All People, 946 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206, in the Sanctuary. Guests are welcome to park in nearby surface lots, and free street parking is also available.

Join Ohioans to Stop Executions and United Methodist Church for All People for the Columbus stop of our Journey of Hope Ohio Mini Tour with Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan Jr. This special evening will bring people together for storytelling, reflection, and conversation about justice, healing, and hope. We hope this gathering offers space for learning, connection, and…

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National Women's Soccer League Columbus City Council Written Testimony by Joe Motil

Once again, I am not against an National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) franchise coming to Columbus. My concerns are the $25 million handout and looting of public parkland.

A $25 million bond sale for this training facility takes away from…

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Vivek Ramaswamy wearing MAGA hat at Turning Point USA event

Financial Disclosure Confirms Ramaswamy's Personal Stake in the Bitcoin Policy He's Pushing

Vivek Ramaswamy said he wants to be "the strongest pro-Bitcoin governor in the nation." His financial disclosure with the Ohio Ethics Commission confirms why: He wants Ohioans to help him recover his bad bets. 

Just…

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Despise Israel AND The Entire Western Empire

Everyone hates Israel now, which is as it should be. But we all need to understand that Israel has never acted alone.

If Israel were acting alone, it would be an asshole with a pointy stick instead of an asshole with an attack helicopter.…

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Junior High, but with Millions of Dollars

I recently came to the conclusion that Columbus City Hall is basically your Junior High School Student Government, but with millions of dollars to spend.

Most people hated Junior High (Middle School).

Your body was changing, you had…

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