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Nakba protesters

Nakba 76’

See protest video here

Students for Justice in Palestine and Palestine Diaspora Movement came together for a statewide protest. May 15th was the 76th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, which means "catastrophe."  

// News, Opinion
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Student holding sign saying Let Gaza Live

Yost Cannot Be Trusted To Uphold The Constitution

Instead of praising Gen Z for their courage, bravery and clear understanding of the US Constitution which enshrined, in its First Amendment, the guarantees of freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition,…

// Opinion
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Weed truck

Free Press goes Cheech & Chong-ish after chasing down weed truck

A recreational dispensary on wheels – a weed truck if you will, which may or not be completely state sanctioned – has been rolling around Columbus for some time now and the Free Press decided to go Cheech & Chong-ish and chase down some…

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Victoria Parks

In Memoriam: Victoria Parks

We are saddened to learn that Victoria Parks left us on Friday, May 10, 2024. We will miss her provocative satirical political songs and her participation at Comfest and other events. Well-known in the city as a songwriter and folksinger,…

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This Weeks Events

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Protest/Rally
Mon Apr27 4:00 pm
Stop the Cruelty, Columbus

Indivisible Central Ohio

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Meeting
Wed Apr29 12:00 pm
Women in Conflict Zones webinar