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Following every Israeli war on Gaza, numerous narratives emerge. Some claim victory for one side and defeat for the other, while others—knowingly or unknowingly—attempt to exploit the aftermath for their own purposes.

The latter is not always nefarious, as the humanitarian calamities resulting from Israel's actions are undeniable—especially as Israel and its allies often use aid to Palestinians as bargaining chips for political concessions or to exert pressure on the Strip and its leadership.

This dynamic often results in the exploitation of Palestinian suffering to raise funds, sometimes by organizations with high overhead costs, leaving independent researchers puzzled over the discrepancies between the funds collected and the funds allocated.

Additionally, Gaza lacks an independent commission to track all received funds and their usage, which leads to controversies and public accusations at times.

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Leonard Peltier

NBC News just reported that President Biden has commuted the sentence of Leonard Peltier and he will spend his final days in home confinement. 

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Olivia Rowland, an organizer with the Party for Socialism and Liberation said, “Trump is a billionaire, was elected with the help of other billionaires, and runs the government on behalf of the billionaire class. Like all the politicians – Democrat or Republican – Trump will say anything to get elected. He ran a campaign promising to stand up for working people against the powerful elite. But the policies Trump is planning to implement, and the people who he is appointing to implement them, show that his real agenda is to redistribute even more wealth from the bottom to the top.” 

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With bitterly cold temperatures forecasted, Columbus Recreation and Parks will open warming centers at five community centers to give residents a place to keep warm. The following community centers will be open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 -  Tuesday, Jan. 21. 

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Monday, January 20, 2025, 12:00 PM
Trinity Episcopal Church, 125 E. Broad St., Columbus
The January 20th Protest is ON! The Fight Back coalition has shifted to an indoor rally in order to ensure attendees are safe from the cold while still mobilizing to fight back.

MLK’s legacy of struggle lives on as we unite to battle poverty, racism, and war. 

Sponsored by the ANSWER Coalition, PSL Columbus, JVP Central Ohio, Columbus DSA, the Gateway Film Center union, Black Men Build Columbus, and more, this action aims to fight for our people’s rights on Day 1 of this new presidency. 

Jan 17, 2025 Politics Done Right Interviews Harvey Wasserman, a journalist and environmental activist, urges smart rebuilding from the LA fire and the closure of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant.

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Ahead of President Trump’s inauguration and Martin Luther King Day, the Ohio Immigrant Alliance has words of encouragement and support for Ohio’s immigrants. 

Said Maryam Sy, Organizing Director of the Ohio Immigrant Alliance (OHIA), “Migration stories are tales of courage and love that strengthen our communities daily. Let's unite to protect everyone's dignity and rights, and build a welcoming home for all, regardless of background or journey. We are all part of the same human family, and we should strive to treat each other with love, kindness, and respect.”

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On the one hand, there’s no sugarcoating how progressives feel as President Trump retakes office: rough.

Trump and his allies in Congress are already rolling out plans to cut taxes for billionaires, slash services for the rest of us, pollute the planet, and deport people who’ve lived here their whole lives.

But if you look closely, you’ll see signs people aren’t just going to accept all this. Here are five that caught my eye from this past election year.

1. Populist anger is boiling over. 

Americans have had it with economic elites. Union activity has been on an upswing for a few years running now, with union petition filings in 2024 significantly up over 2023.

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