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Jesus Was Woke

Several times during his confirmation hearings this week, Pete Hegseth invoked his “lord and savior, Jesus.” Yet he employed the reference more as a shield or lifeline than an indication of Christian humility or kindness. A big part of what made…

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Listening to girl groups with Dr. Bob & Dan-o on Everybody Knows

Dr. Bob Fitrakis and Dan-o Dougan spin songs recorded by all-girl groups from the 1940s, such as the Carter Sisters and Andrews Sisters, through the 50s, 60s and 70s with the Ronettes and Supremes, up to the 80s with Sister Sledge and lots more…

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This law doesn’t protect kids. It punishes them

Dad called them pillow parties.

I was 16 or 17 when he brought it up, once, over dinner. Mom, Dad, my little brother, and I were watching TV. “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was a thing then, and 60 Minutes was asking and telling plenty. It made me…

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Ginther and City Hall Bail Out Cherished Developer with Millions of Taxpayer Dollars

The Columbus Dispatch reported (City finances purchase of Idea Foundry and Gravity Experience Park in Franklinton January 13, 2025) that the City of Columbus has purchased The Idea Foundry and Gravity Experience Park for $7.5 million.…

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Protest/Rally
Wed Feb25 12:00 pm
Weekly Wednesday Husted and Moreno Protest
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