Currently, we are facing the most serious federal threat to states' abilities to set standards for a more humane, sustainable, and safe food system. You may have heard of the "EATS Act"; the newest iteration is the so-called "Save Our Bacon Act" which is trying to strip states' rights to regulate agriculture sales and trade and protect animals, farmers, and consumers. This legislation would also overturn current incredible animal welfare laws such as Prop 12 in California.

There is currently a Democrat-specific letter circulating the House that we are asking Democrat Reps to sign. The letter urges the House Agriculture Committee to reject any provision in the Farm Bill that would override state-level standards for certain agricultural products. It currently has over 160 signatures from House Democrats

The request:

Please call Joyce Beatty's office at 202-225-4324 and leave the following message with one of her staffers or voicemail:

My name is [your name] ,

The Westerville Queer Collective has opened submissions for their second volume of gINKgo, a zine centered on Queer and Trans experiences. This upcoming volume has the optional theme of “Resistance, Resilience, Utopia” and is accepting submissions online up through February 14th, 2026. We accept all forms of visual and written creations such as paintings, poetry, essays, digital art, short stories, etc. There is also an optional cover competition for visual creations. 

Each summer the new volume is printed and is handed out to contributors and around the community of Westerville, Ohio. gINKgo works to uplift and empower the realities of LGBTQ+ people and their stories. Any person who is LGBTQ+ or a supporter can submit to gINKgo; no age or skill requirement, no submission payment needed. 

For full submission guidelines and formatting expectations, as well as the link to submit, go to www.westervillequeercollective.org/ginkgozine WQC cannot wait to see what you submit!

Saturday, September 27, 2025,1:00 – 3:30 PM
Bicentennial Park & Ohio Statehouse

Bill 1 (HB1) and Senate Bill 88 (SB88), currently under consideration in the Ohio General Assembly, would ban individuals and businesses from owning property within a 25-mile radius of “critical infrastructure” based on national origin.

On September 27, concerned Ohioans will rally at Bicentennial Park and march to the Ohio State House to speak out against HB1 and SB88 in defense of our civil liberties, property rights, and constitutional protections.

Learn more and register here.