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It has been another exciting week in and around Washington. The murder of Charlie Kirk has produced speculation that has resulted in all the loonies and haters coming out from their various hidey-holes. This has inevitably included the chorus of knuckleheads that makes up the Donald Trump cabinet. Since Kirk’s death, Republican conservatives have called for a crackdown on the left, though it is by no means clear that any identifiable left-of-center group was in any way implicated in the killing.

In several influential European countries, solidarity with Gaza and the Palestinian people is finally translating into action. Though such action may seem belated to the tens of thousands of lives lost in the genocide-stricken Strip, it is, nonetheless, critical for the future of the Palestinian cause. 

Details about event

Saturday, September 20, 2025, 8am-9pm
Bridge Park, Dublin, 6741 Longshore Street, Dublin, Ohio 43017

We are holding a continuous reading of the names of the martyred children in Gaza. Volunteers are invited to sign up for one or more reading slots. Prayers will be held in between readings.

Please bring friends, family, and signs to amplify our collective voice. We will end the day with a prayer at 7:00 pm. 

Together, we will remember, mourn, and resist  their erasure.

 

Ayman Soliman and others

Today, Ayman Soliman was released from immigration jail and his legal asylum status was reinstated. Some of his best friends, supporters, and attorneys met him outside the Butler County Jail.

At 5pm, Mr. Soliman, his attorneys, and his community will gather at the Clifton Mosque in Cincinnati to celebrate this tremendous victory.

WHAT: Press conference with Ayman Soliman, his legal team, and supporters

WHERE: Clifton Mosque (3668 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati)

WHEN: Friday, September 19 at 5pm

Marilyn Welker

If you care about Central Ohio sustainability or environmental activism, chances are your journey has been touched by Marilyn Welker. As one of Simply Living’s co-founders and a past Executive Director, Marilyn’s gentle wisdom and steadfast commitment to justice helped shape Simply Living’s history and the broader
sustainability movement in our region.

Early Lessons

Marilyn traces her values to her parents’ quiet resilience. Before her birth, her mother contracted German measles while pregnant with Marilyn’s older brother, who was born with disabilities and passed away at only 6 years old. Her mother embraced spiritual growth, home gardening, and prioritizing organic foods as acts of love and self-reliance. Her choices were one of Marilyn’s earliest lessons that compassion and resilience are
cultivated through action. Her parents welcomed three more children. Growing up as the youngest of three, she absorbed those lessons deeply.

Details about event

Friday-Saturday, September 19-20
Friday after 5pm
Saturday, 10am-until late
93 W. Weisheimer Rd.

Care-Connect, Assimilate, Research, Empower
Showcasing the rich cultural heritage and diversity of Northeast India featuring traditional dance, music, photo exhibits, networking platforms, handloom crafts, regional cuisine, lectures, workshops, and community dialogue. Representing the "eight sisters" of India—Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura—this is the first event of its kind in North America.

Featuring:
Panel Discussion: Tourism & Commerce
Musical Instruments & Bihu dance workshop
Henna tattoo
Vendor Booth: Handloom and Handicraft display, specialty food from NE India
Celebrating 200 years of Assam Tea

Community Benefit: Proceeds support the Mid-Ohio Food Collective

Tickets: $20/Day, $45/two days

Comic

I had just finished this cartoon and was waiting on one of my proofers to give it the all-clear from typos when the news about Jimmy Kimmel came down.

The fuckers canceled Kimmel. The news is new, and I’m going to draw on this tomorrow, but I’m going to write a little about it now. I’m pissed. Is our democracy over?

Nexstar, one of the biggest owners of local TV stations in the country, including 28 ABC affiliates, said it will pre-empt Jimmy Kimmel Live! for the immediate future because of comments Jimmy Kimmel made during one of his monologues.

Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr threatened to “take action” against ABC affiliates because of the comments. Now, ABC has “suspended” Kimmel’s show indefinitely.

Carr issued a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, saying, “I want to thank Nexstar for doing the right thing. Local broadcasters have an obligation to serve the public interest. While this may be an unprecedented decision, it is important for broadcasters to push back on Disney programming that they determine falls short of community values. I hope that other broadcasters follow Nexstar’s lead.”

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