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Joe Motil's National Women's Soccer Leasgue Columbus City Council Written Testimony 4-20-2026

In my 40 years of dealing with city hall, I have never seen so many elected officials and bureaucrats sell out the good of the public for personal gain and political survival. This $25 million taxpayer rip-off, theft of public parkland,…

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How to End ICE Jail in Ohio

Ohio Immigrant Alliance just released, “Ending Immigration Jail in Ohio: How and Why,” a report that breaks down the concept of immigration jail into simple terms; provides examples of successful community organizing to end ICE…

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420 and More – Thoughts on Ohio Pot

Happy 420 to my cannafriends and families! Today, we celebrate our favorite plant and the help, healing, and happiness that it has afforded so many for so long. Cannabis (aka marijuana) has come a long way over the last few decades and made many…

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Earth Day Columbus

Earth Day events in Columbus

Volunteer During Earth Month

It is also a great opportunity volunteer a few hours of your time and effort to assist in the community. Even though we are almost halfway through Earth Month, there are still over 65 volunteer…

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Tue Apr21 4:00 pm
Worthington Rush Hour Rally
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Tue Apr21 4:30 pm
Support Veterans Rush Hour Rally.
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Wed Apr22 11:30 am
Ohio’s Data Center Debate

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