Clinton Township Detective admits to inadvertently causing the death of Rayshawn Meeks in the Franklin County Commissioners' Garage in March 2022

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Video footage of Rayshawn Meeks' shooting

“Obviously, this is a terrible situation that I inadvertently caused. It’s on me. Because it was my weapon, I’ve thought about this for many nights. Trust me. I consider myself a professional and I’m not pleased about this occurring whatsoever,” Clinton Township Detective Terrance Phillips told investigators from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) during an interview two months after the death of Rayshawn Meeks. 

Clinton Township Detective admits to inadvertently causing the death of Rayshawn Meeks in the Franklin County Commissioners' Garage in March 2022

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“Obviously, this is a terrible situation that I inadvertently caused. It’s on me. Because it was my weapon, I’ve thought about this for many nights. Trust me. I consider myself a professional and I’m not pleased about this occurring whatsoever,” Clinton Township Detective Terrance Phillips told investigators from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) during an interview two months after the death of Rayshawn Meeks. 

Franklin County Prosecutor Gary Tyack did not take the case to a grand jury. In his office’s letter closing the case on January 29, 2023, Jeff Blake, Deputy Chief Counsel of the Criminal Special Units wrote:

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Elected Democrats Are Conformist Enablers of Biden for 2024

Recent news reports have been filled with results of one poll after another after another showing that President Biden continues to weaken as a candidate for re-election.

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‘Solidarity Ships’ Cargo Bike Ride to Occur September 30, 2023

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Solidarity Ships
September 30, 2023
Goodale Park
Donation Drop-off 2-5pm.
Rider meetup at 5pm, Ride at 5:30pm
RSVP: solidarityships.eventbrite.com

Additional information, including participant guidelines, can be found on the event page at solidarityships.eventbrite.com
Updates will be posted on the ride’s Instagram page at @solidarity.ships"

We’re infuriated to announce that the 2nd annual group cargo ride of mutual aid is back! At the end of the month, community and supporters will come together in challenge to haul supplies in support of the City’s houseless residents.

Long-time committed community organizer and activist Liz Andromeda will host Solidarity Ships on September 30, 2023 at Goodale Park. All are invited to ride with or donate supplies for us to carry, in an adventure of solidarity, community, and camaraderie.

Sara's Song: Chapter 4

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Shelia Brady glanced up the street through the yellow curtains that she had brought when she first moved into this apartment. When was that?  It must have been about ten years ago. The windows needed cleaning, and the paint on the frame was chipped. A woman’s work is never done, Shelia thought as she picked at a paint chip. She noticed that her red fingernail polish was also chipped. She glanced again out the window and saw Mr. Henry walking his dog with a piece of clothesline that was wrapped around his right wrist. The grey mangy looking dog was trotting behind him, sniffing the ground for just the right spot to drop his dump. It stopped and lifted his leg to pee on the ground while Mr. Henry picked at his nose and wiped his finger on his black dress pants.

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Bizarket Market

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Sunday, September 24, 2023 - 12:00pm
Milo Arts, 617 E. Third Ave.
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This Bizarket will highlight the fun times of summer such as water games, hot weather, grilled food, popsicles and community. We artists, painters, jewelry makers, oddity alchemists, musicians, chefs, bakers and creators. Expect food, libations, entertainment, more vendors, a larger space and a strong art community to indulge yourself in while at Milo Arts.

FREE to attend, All Ages, BIPOC/Ally inclusive market with high quality goods and services, gourmet food, local craft drinks, entertainment.

This Bizarket will highlight The Growth of The Communities we're a part of. We artists, painters, jewelry makers, oddity alchemists, musicians, chefs, bakers and creators. Expect food, libations, entertainment, more vendors, a larger space and a strong art community to indulge yourself in while at Milo Arts.

Columbus Community Pride 2023 Festival: Here to Stay!

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Saturday, September 23, 12noon-7pm, Mayme Moore Park, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave.

“Columbus Community Pride 2023: Here to Stay” celebrates the enduring legacy of resistance and survival in the face of unrelenting state violence. The theme reminds us that Black and Brown queer, trans, and intersex folks from all walks of life have always preserved by grounding ourselves in intentional community and building our own systems of care, safety, and healing outside of the influence of the state. We are rooted in these values and this is what allows Community Pride to continue to flourish.

“Here to Stay” also honors how our queer, trans, and intersex elders from communities of color have led countless movements toward liberation throughout history. We believe that working for the most marginalized among us will serve to benefit everyone, and that our collective liberations as oppressed peoples are intertwined.

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