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What: From the Darkness to the Light – A Solstice Concert
When: Saturday, December 21, 7:00 PM
Where: First Unitarian Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus, OH
Cost: Free (donations welcomed; proceeds support Food Rescue of Columbus)
On Saturday, December 21st, as the winter solstice brings us the darkest day of the year, a special event will light up hearts and minds with music, reflection, and community spirit. Hosted at the First Unitarian Church (93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus) at 7:00 PM, From the Darkness to the Light is an uplifting concert in the spirit of Simply Living’s values of connection, peace, and sustainability.
This is a press release from Smart Elections, published on Substack and elsewhere- editor.
This is a press release from Smart Elections, published on Substack and elsewhere- editor.
This is a press release from Smart Elections, published on Substack and elsewhere- editor.
This is a press release from Smart Elections, published on Substack and elsewhere- editor.
This is a press release from Smart Elections, published on Substack and elsewhere- editor.
Thursday, December 19, 6-9pm
Dick's Den, 2417 N. High Street
We will celebrate the 84th birthday of the the great singer/songwriter and activist Phil Ochs with an evening of his music performed by acts from the Columbus Ohio area. Phil once lived in Columbus, where he attended The Ohio State University and began his topical musical journey here. Please join us for this special night honoring this brilliant, unsung performer.
Hear songs by Phil and original music by:
Eric Nassau
Joanie Calem
Ed Forman
Barry Chern
Dan Dougan
Brian Clash
Join the "Small Circle of Friends" and hear music that is as relevant today as it was 60 years ago!
After nearly one year to the day when a signed agreement was made between City Attorney Zach Klein and the Whitehall City Attorney’s office for Whitehall to investigate Mayor Ginther’s exparte communication with Judge Stephanie Mingo, Whitehall City Attorney Brad Nicodemus finally disclosed his investigation report.
Mr. Nicodemus, in what many will view as a predictable biased decision, found that “with insufficient probable cause for obstruction of official business and interference with civil rights, neither charge will be filed with the court.”
The logic of his decision is not sound. Ginther obstructed justice and violated the constitutional rights of the parties by contacting the judge. In my opinion, the decision appears to be politically biased in favor of Mayor Ginther. This means the Mayor is free to interfere with any pending case.
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The Mayor’s Office has never officially called Columbus a sanctuary city, but unofficially since 2017 conservatives and MAGA have attacked it as such. This was the year of new immigrant friendly policies enacted by the Mayor’s Office, such as ordering Columbus police to never ask anyone whether they are undocumented.
Back then, police were instructed to “don’t ask, don’t tell” – and do not alert ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement), unless in response to a court order. No local tax dollars would be used to enforce federal immigration policy either, while services will be offered to all immigrants who are in need.
#CLEMENCYFORLEONARD
A parole was held for Leonard Peltier on June 10, 2024, where he was denied parole once again. At 80 years old, Leonard’s health continues to deteriorate and he deserves to spend the rest of his life in dignity, in his homelands. The countdown to Biden’s last day in office is on–we need you to join us in taking action and demanding Executive Clemency now!
Together with a broad coalition of organizations representing millions of people across the country, we’re asking President Biden to recognize that enough is enough and finally grant Leonard Peltier his freedom.
TAKE ACTION NOW TO #FREELEONARDPELTIER
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