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Man being arrested by ICE

While ICE terror rains upon Ohio communities, thoughts from Lynn Tramonte at the Ohio Immigrant Alliance

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ONE - Cruelty and chaos is the point. 
The brutal nature of deportation is now out in the open. Ordinary people, beloved local businesses — even…

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Student protesters outnumber SB1 proponents at Ohio Statehouse hearing

On January 29, the Ohio Student Association protested at Senate Bill 1’s first and only proponent testimony hearing, sitting silently for the hearing’s two hour duration carefully reading copies of Senate Bill 1 before marching out with…

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Columbus City Council appointments continue to be a sham

Columbus City Council’s decision to appoint Otto Beatty III to replace outgoing City Council member and newly elected Franklin County Prosecutor Shayla Favor should come as no surprise. Council President Hardin was apparently warned of the…

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Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement (DEI) Healthcare for All Ohioans

On January 20 and 21, 2025, President Trump by executive order instructed all Federal Government offices to disregard all DEI initiatives; has ordered agencies to combat private-sector DEI mandates, policies, and programs; has eliminated federal…

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This Weeks Events

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Community
Tue Feb24 12:00 pm
The Green Book in Columbus, by the Columbus Metropolitan Library
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Meeting
Tue Feb24 2:30 pm
WTF is Going On @ The Ohio Statehouse?!
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Protest/Rally
Tue Feb24 4:00 pm
Worthington Rush Hour Rally