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Ohio’s proposed transgender bathroom ban has second hearing, mirrors legislation drafted by anti-LGBTQ+ hate group

H.L. Comeriato

Reprinted from  The Buckeye Flame

Members of the Ohio House Higher Education Committee met Wednesday to hear public testimony opposing House Bill 183 — which would ban transgender students in Kindergarten…

// Opinion
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Columbus residents rally for Palestinian rights at the Statehouse

Zachary Sparks

More than 150 gathered at the Statehouse Thursday evening, October 12, to rally for Palestinian rights as violence continues to murder the people of the eastern Mediterranean.

Organized by students and residents alike (all of whom will…

// News
Joe Motil and Mayor Ginther

Ginther and Columbus Metropolitan Club continue to avoid a Motil debate

Press release from Joe Motil’s campaign

Andy Ginther’s refusal to discuss the state of the city with a legitimate Democratic challenger, long-time, highly respected, and well-known civic leader is indeed a blatant sign of disrespect for the…

// News

“Israel’s 9/11” Is a Slogan to Rationalize Open-Ended Killing of Palestinian Civilians

Norman Solomon

When Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations spoke outside the Security Council on Sunday, he said: “This is Israel’s 9/11. This is Israel’s 9/11.” Meanwhile, in a PBS NewsHour interview, Israel’s ambassador to the United States said: “This is…

// Opinion
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