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New Columbus Pledge of Allegiance.

I pledge allegiance to Haslam

…and the wisdom of the Columbus Partnership.

And to the greed for which City Hall stands.

One billionaire, worshipping the God of money,…

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City Hall worships money and a bunch of money

It’s Not Your Park to Give Away to a Billionaire

Notice as the fight over the future of McCoy Park continues that Columbus City Council members just keep negotiating with something that they don’t own. McCoy Park is owned by the people of Columbus. If the people don’t want to give it away to a…

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“Ohio Is My Second Country” at the Columbus Arts Festival

In 2026, we need as many community events as possible that help us learn about each other’s cultures, be together, and build community. Fascism is on the rise, morale and safety are low, and people don’t know where to turn. The Ohio…

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Columbus loves billionaires

Billionaire vs. Columbus Democracy

Columbus City Council held a hearing Monday, April 6 at 3pm to discuss the contract negotiated by President Hardin and the Haslan Group to bring professional women’s soccer to Columbus.

The details were completed by him and his staff…

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