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Franklin County Residents Make the Case Against Investing in Genocide
The quarterly meeting of the Franklin County Treasurer, Cheryl Brooks Sullivan, and the Investment Advisory Committee (IAC) took place last Thursday, July 24, 2025. This meeting of the IAC was the last quarterly meeting before…
Trump Rollbacks Show Democrats Must Embrace More Radical Climate Solutions
Between deep Medicaid cuts and a ballooning budget for an increasingly fascistic Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the recently passed federal budget contained grim news for just about everyone in the country. While MAGA-land rejoices at…
Beyond Thoughts and Prayers: Climate Catastrophes as Teachable Moments
The deadly Texas floods have receded, leaving lost and shattered lives. Donald Trump tells us not to politicize the moment, with spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt calling the floods “an act of God,” meaning no one is responsible…
Bus Stile Adventures: Mavis Staples at the Jazz and RibFest
I attend downtown’s Jazz And Ribfest for an hour every year. I attend because I absorb legendary musicians in nature. While I’m impressed our city attracts various vendors who’ve won BBQ competitions. they don’t sell anything I eat.
Hip Hop…
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This Weeks Events
Hilliard Pop-Up Protest
Community Canvassing
Central Ohio Worker Center / Centro de Trabajadores de Central Ohio