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We the undersigned organizations, condemn OSU Hillel’s November 4th panel featuring Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib and Nadav Eyal titled: “What Comes Next? Gaza, Israel, & the Future of the Middle East.”
It is abhorrent that OSU Hillel continues to host events geared toward denying genocide in Gaza while whitewashing Israel’s grotesque record of human rights abuses against Palestinians. OSU Hillel’s positions and actions as an organization contradict findings by Amnesty International and the UN Independent Commission of Inquiry, which conclude that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. Make no mistake: Genocide persists through the continued denial of conditions necessary for survival, including functioning healthcare and lifesaving treatment. It is time for OSU Hillel to accept this fact.
This is a call in, not a call out!
This is not a shaming of choices, it's encouragement to take action. Many of the creators we tagged have used their platforms to amplify establishment democrat candidates in the midterms. Some have even profited, or grew their platforms with the engagement from election season.
We're challenging you to keep taking action in 3 simple steps!
1) Contact the candidates you platformed and hold them accountable. We need to follow through!
2) Donate directly to families in Palestine, and share their donation links on your own platform. (Links in our bio)
3) Learn about boycotting and share information and resources with your followers (BDSmovement.net)
Any time a critique or attempt of accountability had been made for a candidate leading up to elections, the most common response from Democrats was "wait til after the election to hold them accountable!". So here we are after the election, and we ask you to do the same!
Ohio’s political landscape underwent a notable shift following the midterm election results. Voters delivered key wins for Democrats across executive, judicial, and legislative contests, altering the dynamic in the Statehouse and reshaping federal representation.
Statewide Victories & Legislative
Realignment In the gubernatorial contest, Democrat Dr. Amy Acton and running mate David Pepper defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy. In the U.S. Senate special election, former Senator Sherrod Brown won a return to Washington by defeating Republican appointee Jon Husted.
Meanwhile, statewide executive and judicial offices saw significant outcomes:
Attorney General: Democrat John Kulewicz defeated incumbent Republican Keith Faber.
Secretary of State: Democrat Allison Russo defeated Republican Robert Sprague.
Treasurer of State: Democrat Seth Walsh won against Republican Jay Edwards.
Auditor of State: Republican Frank LaRose won the Auditor of State race against Democrat Annette Blackwell.
It’s Election Day, voting is important, yada yada yada. If you haven’t done your homework, here are some quick links for everything you’ll need to cast your ballot.
This article first appeared here.
Research your ballot!
Look up each candidate’s endorsements and
positions on key issues at OhioVoterGuide.Com
Monday, November 2, 2026 — Doors open at 6:30 PM, program begins at 7:00 PM.
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Please join us for a Rally with Senator Sherrod Brown and Dr. Amy Acton in Columbus on Monday, November 2nd 2026! Address will be provided 24 hours in advance upon RSVP. The event is first come first serve and registration is not a guarantee of entry.
We hope you can join us!
Security: Please be prepared for airport-like security. Please bring as few personal items as possible. No large bags, sharp objects, metal water bottles or homemade signs of any kind will be allowed in the venue. Cameras and cell phones are permitted.
Issue 8 is the result of the Our City, Our Say grassroots citizen initiative proposing a total of nine Columbus City Council true ward-based seats. Each city district would have candidates running who live in the district, and only the people living in that district can vote for them. The ward-based voting is in contrast to the current Columbus system where you must live in the district to run to represent that district – but the voting is “at large” and the whole city votes for every seat.
Columbus City Council reacted to the Issue 8 initiative by concocting am alternate plan that creates 9 true-districts like Issue 8 but add 4 at-large seats for 13 total. It has momentum with staunch support from the Franklin County Democrats, local labor groups, the local NAACP and the endorsement of the Columbus Dispatch.
What if both Issues 8 and 9 pass? City Council has said if both Issue 8 and 9 receive more “yes” votes than “no” votes -- Issue 9 takes priority. This has caused quite a storm of confusion and the Free Press has repeatedly tried to get answers from City Council for a question no other local media is asking and should be asking:
Sunday, November 1, 4-7pm
Skate Zone 71, 4900 Evanswood Dr, Columbus, OH 43229
Celebrate the end of early voting with us at Skate Zone 71 right by Morse road!
Free - get your ticket here
**Be sure to mention you are with Columbus Stand Up! when checking in!
Co‑op Columbus is excited to host a three‑part workshop series with Roger Wilkens, PhD, director of the Center for the Creation of Cooperation. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to build a cooperative culture in your workplace, your co‑op, your neighborhood, or any group you’re part of, this series is for you. The dates will be November 5, 19 and December 3 at the Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43212.
What we’ll explore together
Roger will guide us through his keys to creating a cooperative culture–a practical, eye‑opening framework for understanding how group culture actually forms and how we can shape it intentionally.
We’ll dig into:
Come down and see us this Saturday October 31st 3469 S High St in the park with set up at 1pm and serve starting at 2pm.
We serve unsheltered neighbors a hot meal, nonperishables, hygiene, first aid, menstrual products, clothing, socks and shoes, harm reduction, narcan, and more!
We welcome any costumes folks would like to wear and will have games, candy, and some good tunes.
