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On Sullivant Avenue, the block begins at Columbian and pretty much ends at Hague. If you don’t know what the block is, you might be better off. If you do know the block, you likely have an opinion of it. If you’re reading this article (that is to say, someone with regular internet access, time to read an article with some leisure, and sharp enough to follow the Columbus Free Press), and know the block, odds are that your opinion is strong. The block is a tough place. As someone familiar with tough spaces, I don’t know many like this one.
The police will tell you all kinds of things about Sullivant Avenue but a good deal of it is just to boost their funding. It works, too. They got a million dollar boost to sweep the streets of the Hilltop. I have walked the streets, the alleys, and gotten to know a large number of people there in the last few years, I haven’t had much of an issue with anyone but the cops.
Would you like to see the work of great activists for peace from all over the world and talk with them about it?
We all want the same thing — to live in safety with our families and contribute to our communities. When government policies harm families, the policies should change. And when children are involved, our government should take the greatest care before doing something that changes their lives so irrevocably.
In a lopsided 88-2 vote (with 10 not voting, including Sen. Richard Durbin), the Senate passed S.870 – the so-called ADVANCED Act, a bill which quite literally takes the lid off of the nuclear safety box, both domestically and internationally.
So proud and confident were the Senators in nuclear power’s promises, rather than being introduced as stand-alone legislation, the 93-page bill had to be snuck into the three-page Fire Grants and Safety Act – a bill reasonably assured to pass at a time when huge parts of the nation are again in the process of burning to the ground.
Using the logic similar to that of an adolescent purchasing a first car (“If it’s red, fast, and a convertible – that’s it! What could go wrong?”), bill advocates trotted out the usual litany of at best contestable at worst discredited arguments for its passage: nuclear is clean and green, is needed to fight the climate crisis, creates jobs, and is over-regulated.
Saturday, June 22, 11am-3pm, Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS), 4645 Executive Dr.
This will be a family-friendly celebration of the strength, beauty, and cultures of the refugees and immigrants in our community, featuring global arts and crafts activities for families, as well as music, food, and dance from around the world.
Hosted by Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS).
RJD2 is one of Columbus, Ohio’s most beloved local creatives.
RJD2’s newest album, Visions Out Of The Limelight is break heavy, which should please people who loved Dead Ringer’s “Let The Good Times Roll.” I’ve known RJD2 for years. My usual RJD2 interview would mention RJD2’s graffiti friends – me, Wands, and Cram. Or I would ask him if someone who reads Howard Zinn would critique advertising circa Mad Men era? I figured I would avoid my usual questions.
Instead, we find where out where the party’s at.
RJD2’s Visions Out of the Limelight’s release party is Saturday June 22, 2024. Tickets 25 dollars.
We discuss a couple of my favorite RJD2 rap songs. We deconstruct a review I didn’t write with a written podcast.
I quote Playboy’s description of RJD2 – “Hipster Hop.”
I forgot about soliciting RJD2’s opinion about Campus Target.
Wes Flexner: Did you know there is a street called Ramblewood near Bethel Road?
RJD2: Ramblewood. I don’t think so.
Thursday, June 20, 6pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch], 96 S. Grant Ave., Rm. 1-A
Join us on Thursday, June 20, 6pm, at the Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch], Rm. 1-A, for a screening of Bamako (2006), a film depicting a trial of the World Bank for the crime of exploiting African peoples.
Attend online at tinyurl.com/CORSmeeting.
Hosted by Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists.
Green Party of the United States
www.gp.org
The U.S. Green Party condemns the recent House passage of legislation to automatically register all males ages 18-26 for potential military conscription through the Selective Service System.
The German Village Society, in a letter sent on May 28 to the Mayor’s Office, City Council, and “Zone In” officials, has requested to not be a part of the City’s massive zoning code overhaul.
The Society’s request only covers those German Village properties on East Livingston Avenue, across the street from Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Zone In has left the rest of German Village untouched, arguably Central Ohio’s most unique community.
The Society has yet to receive an answer from City officials. Put succinctly, Zone In seeks density with taller condominiums and apartment buildings in popular Columbus corridors, as high as 16 stories. Zone In has designated this part of East Livingston a “main corridor” where the properties are historically designated. But property owners have absolute ownership and can do as they please.
“Every block along Livingston in the Zone In proposal within our boundary already has historic properties either in place onsite or immediately adjacent, so the height restrictions stated in the Guidelines would be firmly in place,” stated the Soceity’s letter.
Wednesday, June 19, 10am, Cleveland Ave. between E. Hudson St. and E. 11th Ave.
We are thrilled to announce our Second Annual Juneteenth Parade, a celebration that pulsates through the vibrant spirit of our local community. As we gear up for another spectacular year, we recognize the invaluable role that everyone plays in transforming this event into an unforgettable experience for all. Your support goes beyond the parade route, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of those who call this place home.
The Second Annual Juneteenth Parade is not just a parade; it’s a tapestry of joy, diversity, and shared experiences that brings our community together. With its roots firmly grounded in our local heritage, this parade has evolved into an annual tradition that unites residents, businesses, and organizations in a celebration of our unique identity. Join us in creating memories and fostering community spirit.