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Feminism has a crucial role to play in modern life, but I sometimes wish it would leave our fairy tales alone. The results of its revisionist meddling are too often unconvincing and unsatisfying.
Remember last year’s Maleficent? It turned an age-old story on its head by revealing that the fairy (Angelina Jolie) who turned a princess into a “Sleeping Beauty” was not evil at all. No, she was merely wronged and misunderstood. Worst of all, we learned that the somnambulant princess could not be awakened by a kiss from the handsome prince, but only by a motherly peck from that same fairy.
How heartwarming. And how utterly unromantic.
Thank goodness Disney’s new live-action version of Cinderella doesn’t wear its feminism on its sleeve. It has nods to modern sensibilities, to be sure, but they’re handled with a lighter touch.
Rural Ohio is experiencing a surge in grassroots activism during this election cycle, with new organizations emerging to support candidates and important issues statewide.
One organization, Common Good Coalition PAC (CGC), has formalized its presence as individuals from eleven counties in East Central Ohio join forces in Ohio’s 12th Congressional District, aiming for broadening Democratic leadership.
Residents are calling for policy changes and greater accountability from their leaders. Communities are coming together across county lines, united for a better future and doing so in a way that is enjoyable for all.
The fun begins with a Summer Tour of events hosted by the Common Good Coalition throughout the Twelfth District in June and July. Then the large Flip the 12th music festival happens in Mount Vernon on July 25, 2026. All events feature local musicians, food trucks, non-profits and vendors, along-side democratic candidates and leaders.
Get Out The Vote Summer Tour Events Across the District
As you may know, Columbus Community Bill of Rights has been campaigning the past year for a grassroots initiative for a Columbus city charter amendment to protect our local self-governing rights from state preemption. We are challenging the Ohio legislature encroaching upon our state constitutional home-rule rights. I have attached our information card that better explains our proposed legislation.
We will have a booth at Comfest from June 26-28. We are grateful for your support over the years and many thanks to those who have helped us petition in the past or have donated. We need your support again.
This will most probably be our last campaign and our last Comfest collecting signatures. We have until next May to collect nearly 20,000 signatures before we turn in our petitions. We are a bit behind our goal at this point so we desperately need help to take full advantage of the Comfest opportunity! Please, please, please, if you can help us for a 2-hour shift or more, we would be so grateful! We need many people for each time slot.
The permit is signed. The mitigation money is paid. And the community that showed up, submitted comments by the dozens, and asked Ohio EPA to do its job — got nothing.
That is the documented outcome of Ohio EPA’s June 10, 2026, approval of Project Dazzler, a hyperscale data center campus proposed for Green Township, Scioto County, to be built by Tilted Gate LLC. The 792-acre property is located east of the Ohio River, south of Franklin Furnace. The site neighbors one of the region’s most toxic polluters, the Haverhill Coke Company.
What Ohio EPA actually approved
Ohio EPA Director John Logue issued Isolated Wetland Permit No. 262431W on June 10, 2026, authorizing the permanent destruction of 23.91 acres of wetlands in the Little Scioto-Tygarts watershed. The permit’s own language makes the regulatory concession explicit: Director Logue determined that “a lowering of water quality in the Little Scioto-Tygarts watershed (HUC 05090103) as authorized by this permit is necessary.”
Not unavoidable. Not regrettable. Necessary.
On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the men of the Eta Nu Nu chapter of the illustrious Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., held their annual Fatherhood Luncheon from 12:30 pm-2:00 pm at First Church of God located at 3480 Refugee Road in Columbus, Ohio, where Bishop Dr. Timothy J. Clake, a member of Eta Nu Nu, presides as its senior pastor. Understanding that with next weekend being Father’s Day the men of Eta Nu Nu are likely to be busy with their families and loved ones. It is for this reason that the Fatherhood Luncheon is held the week prior. For the past five and a half years Eta Nu Nu’s slate of programming has been chock full of events and activities designed to improve the lives of Columbus area residents. For the men of Eta Nu Nu there is no rest for the weary. But on Saturday, June 13, 2026, nearly everyone (aside from the organizers of the luncheon, namely Antonio Caffey and Justin Gwinn) took a much-needed respite by partaking in a luncheon honoring all fathers in the chapter.
Sunday, June 14
First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd,
A Musical Tribute to Peter Paul and Mary
From the 1960’s into this New Millenium, Peter Paul and Mary used music to entertain, educate, inspire, and energize Americans to work for a better world. Sunday June 14, four veteran Columbus musicians will pay tribute to PP & M’s legacy with songs, memories, and quips.
The tribute concert will take place Sunday June 14 at 4 pm at the First Unitarian Church, 93 W. Weisheimer, Columbus 43214. Free parking will be available in the 2 big church lots and on nearby streets.
$15 donations per person are suggested at the door, but all donations will be welcome.
The musicians and sound crew will split the donations with a worthy cause. Half of the proceeds will go to Columbus Food Rescue, which picks up surplus food that restaurants and events might throw away and transports it to food pantries, homeless shelters, and community centers for hungry people to eat.
Saturday, June 13 starting at 6pm
at Pat Marida's house
1701 Dorsetshire Rd., Columbus Ohio 43229
Facebook Event
Join us to find out--
The most crucial state legislation right now!
Speaker: Rachel Coyle
of How Things Work at the Ohio Statehouse
and music by Leo Taylor
Potluck dishes welcome.
Bring a lawn chair if you can!
Free and open to the public.
In the American legal system, we are told that the scales of justice are balanced and blind. However, as a Black woman witnessing the stark realities of the Texas carceral system, it has become increasingly difficult to ignore the pattern of selective application that suggests these scales are anything but impartial. The ongoing saga of Karmelo Anthony is a profound case study in whether a Black youth, facing an adversarial environment, ever truly stands a chance.
As I was growing up, my late grandmother, Mrs. Willie Mae Brown, would always remind us of a foundational truth: "There are two laws—one for Blacks and one for Whites." Her wisdom wasn’t just an observation; it was a survival manual. It was a stark acknowledgment that the Constitution’s promise of "equal protection" has historically functioned as a luxury, not a universal guarantee.
Thursday June 11, 4-5 pm
1014 Parsons Ave Columbus, Ohio 42206
Join us at Nook as we celebrate the completion of a beautiful mural! We had a chance to collaborate with Adam Hernandez, through support of 614Beautiful, for this Southside mural. The work is inspired by the working class people who make our communities beautiful. Come through and celebrate the hardworking people of our community!
Central Ohio Worker Center / Centro de Trabajadores de Central Ohio
Did you know that Columbus is home to the second largest Pride march and festival in the midwest, only behind Chicago? Needless to say, we’re super proud of that!
But that’s not the only Pride event happening this month…
Whether you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community or are just an ally who is looking to have a great time, there are tons of awesome Pride events for you in Central Ohio. So go out, show your Pride, and spread the love!