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NO to DeWine's deploying Ohio National Guard to DC

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An emergency "pop up" protest brought nearly 200 people to the Ohio Statehouse this afternoon to condemn Governor Mike DeWine's announcement that he's sending 150 of the state's National Guard to Washington DC. Since August…

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Music memories of past loved ones on Everybody Knows

Dr. Bob Fitrakis and Dan-o Dougan reminisce about friends and family members that have left us and the music they enjoyed or reminds them of their loved ones. Hear music from Roger Miller to the Grateful Dead to Carole King to the Pogues.

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Staying Strong and Staying Put: The Fight for Trans Rights in Ohio Must Continue

This article first appeared in The Buckeye Flame

As trans individuals and advocates in Ohio, we know that our community is facing extraordinary challenges right now. The fear, the hate, the legislation—it’s all real, and for many, it’s…

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Trump executive order on voting machines puts many Ohio counties in limbo

This article first appeared on Ohio Capital Journal

Buried in a March executive order from President Donald Trump is a provision that could cast doubt on voting machines in Ohio and around the country. The order directs federal…

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Protest/Rally
Thu Feb19 4:00 pm
Sunbury Good Trouble Thursdays
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Art
Thu Feb19 6:00 pm
Live Art Night honoring Baba Shongo
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Meeting
Thu Feb19 6:30 pm
The State of Ohio Public Education: A Town Hall