Columbus Freepress Local News & Events
"I witnessed evil": Anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups support Ohio’s public drag ban
This article first appeared on the Buckeye Flame.
Ohio’s proposed drag ban received its second hearing Wednesday before members of the House Judiciary Committee.
The hearing featured public testimony in support of the bill…
Don’t Read the Ballot!
This Nov 4, Columbus Mayor Ginther is betting that you won’t read the ballot when voting on the 1.9 BILLION DOLLAR BOND ISSUE. All of the Opportunity City Political Action Committee mailings and commercials CLAIM that it won’t raise your taxes by…
Julialynne Walker to be honored at Free Press Awards Event
Versión en español a continuación
Celebrating our 55th year, the Columbus Free Press will honor five outstanding community activists and a community organization at our November 2025 Salon and Awards event on Saturday, November 8…
Trump's Revenge
While most new presidents would like to use their influence to make America a better country for all, Donald Trump is not that kind of leader. Instead, he has chosen to use his position to enact personal vendettas against anyone judged to be his…