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I begin with a question to all residents of Columbus, Ohio. Was any one of you actually fooled by City’s Council several year campaigns of uncontrolled public deception that the rhetorical introduction of residential districts for each councilor and the increase from seven to nine would make any difference at all in the relationships between the undemocratically elected and anti-democratically operating City Council and those who live here and pay taxes and fees?
In the revision to the City Charter, “district representative” is a poor marketing, fraudulent exercise. It actually represents the fear of democracy—not its enhancement as Council President Hardin, President Pro Tempore (of 7) Dorans, and “Mayor” in name only Ginther repeatedly claimed, never with a word of explanation.
They know no more than failing political rhetorical. They know that they would have to be responsible to a defined constituency to be elected and repeatedly re-elected. They know that election about temporary appointment would be very uncertain. That is not the Columbus Way. But it is the constitutional American Way.
Sunday, December 17, 2pm; Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts [Davidson Theatre], 77 S. High St.
The Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus [CGMC] once again celebrates the season with Holiday! Whether you stay in with family and friends, celebrate your favorite traditions with a community, or simply take a Holiday around the world, CGMC has you covered to start your season! We will sing and dance through your favorite sacred and secular music that will leave you feeling gay and bright!
This concert will feature Illuminati, CGMC’s sacred music ensemble.
Ticket prices: $47.00 and $37.00.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus.
Saturday, December 16, 6pm, Makoy Center, 5462 N. Center St., Hilliard, Ohio
Join us, alongside other Columbus Arab and student organizations, and New Generation for Palestine (NGP) for a night of solidarity and urgent support for Gaza. This will be a non-political fundraiser for the sole purpose of collecting funds for two non-profit organizations, PAMA and UHR, that provide aid to Gaza.
There will be food, a silent auction, vendor booths, and Amer Zahr as the host for the night. Also, please refrain from bringing your children; there will be no entertainment with respect for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Tickets are limited.
Purchase tickets through this link. We hope to see everyone there!
General admission: $25.00 + $1.50 booking fee.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by New Generation for Palestine.
Let’s be clear – HB 68 is extreme government overreach and state-sponsored bullying of trans and gender non-conforming Ohioans.
Legislators have no business banning evidence-based science, especially affirming, professionally endorsed services by physicians, mental health professionals, and other licensed providers OR barring them from participating in sports. Trans youth belong, and discrimination has no place in our state.
TAKE ACTION: Contact Governor DeWine and tell him to VETO HB 68.
https://action.aclu.org/send-message/protect-trans-youth-stop-hb-68?fbc…
Let’s be clear – HB 68 is extreme government overreach and state-sponsored bullying of trans and gender non-conforming Ohioans.
Legislators have no business banning evidence-based science, especially affirming, professionally endorsed services by physicians, mental health professionals, and other licensed providers OR barring them from participating in sports. Trans youth belong, and discrimination has no place in our state.
TAKE ACTION: Contact Governor DeWine and tell him to VETO HB 68.
https://action.aclu.org/send-message/protect-trans-youth-stop-hb-68?fbc…
This article first appeared in the Buckeye Flame
After more than three years and hearing hundreds of witnesses at the Ohio Statehouse, lawmakers have passed legislation that bans healthcare for transgender youth and prevents transgender girls from competing in sports from kindergarten through college.
After receiving a favorable report from the Senate Government Oversight Committee during its fourth hearing, an amended version of Ohio House Bill (HB) 68 passed 24 to 8 during a full Senate vote Wednesday afternoon.
Wednesday evening, the Ohio House voted 61 to 27 to concur, endorsing the Senate’s amended bill and sending it to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine for his signature.
Join us on Thursday, December 7th at 7PM EST for a public meeting discussing the key debates within the Palestine solidarity movement from a revolutionary and internationalist perspective.
This meeting will feature presentations from a leading comrade in the local Palestine solidarity movement, Yezen Abusharkh, and a leader of CORS, Coco Smyth. The presentations will be followed by an open discussion on the issues facing the movement as Israel’s genocidal war continues.
This meeting will take place online at tinyurl.com/CORSmeeting and in-person at Enarson Classrooms Building Room 314, OSU campus
Columbus’s shamed CEO Sean Lane – who failed spectacularly with his shadowy and shady AI software which promised to cut administrative costs for healthcare providers – has somehow once again convinced venture capitalists his AI hocus-pocus can save companies millions in labor costs.
Strange indeed, is how Lane incorporated his new company “GhostDog Inc.” on the same day his previous AI company announced it was going belly-up and didn’t want to be sentient after all, this according to the local BizJournal.
Lane was the much-hyped leader behind Olive AI which closed for good after it bamboozled hospitals and venture capitalists it could automate routine administrative tasks, such as uncovering whether a patient’s insurance had lapsed. But as former Olive AI employees so stunningly exposed on Reddit, Lane’s AI may not have even been true AI.
Wednesday, December 13, 5:30pm
East Market, 212 Kelton Ave.
Join us for food and solidarity at the annual Central Ohio Worker Center Happy Hour. Meet our staff and board members and celebrate an eventful 2023!
Hosted by Central Ohio Worker Center / Centro de Trabajadores de Central Ohio.
Every citizen of Columbus should be alarmed by the recent actions of two local politicians. One politician—who was up for re-election in November-directly contacted a judge to influence a pending civil matter in which he was named a party. And that judge then failed to disclose the full details of such ex parte action until after the election.
As Mayor, Andy Ginther is a party to City of Columbus v Wilson 845 LLC et al 2023 EVH 060592. As disclosed by Judge Stephanie Mingo on December 8, Ginther called the personal cell phone of Judge Mingo with specific needs on the case.
We always hear politicians talk about the need for accountability and full transparency in government. This is the exact opposite for both elected officials.
The timeline as indicated in court filings is important: