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Humanitarian aid should never be politicized though, quite often, the very survival of nations is used as political bargaining chips. 

 Sadly, Gaza remains a prime example. Even before the current war, the Gaza Strip suffered under a 17-year hermetic blockade, which has rendered the impoverished area virtually 'unlivable'. 

 That very term, ‘unlivable’ was used by the then-UN Special Rapporteur for the Situation of Palestine, Michael Lynk, in 2018. 

Citizens not politicians

Monday, July 1, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
 Location:  Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, Atrium. 

Ohioans from across the state are coming together to demand an end to gerrymandering and ensure that our voting districts are drawn by citizens, not politicians. Join us as we rally at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium to celebrate the accomplishment of delivering the required signatures to the Ohio Secretary of State's Office to put the Citizens Not Politicians amendment on the Nov. 5th ballot.

This historic event will feature hundreds of volunteers from across Ohio gathering to send a message to the gerrymandering Ohio politicians who work in the People's House. The rally will be headlined by retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor and other leaders of our diverse, nonpartisan coalition. Doors open at 11:30. Arrive early to come through security. Rally begins at 12. 

President Joe Biden's debate disaster this week placed a magnifying glass on the already existing concerns of the American electorate that Joe Biden is showing serious signs of cognitive impairment. The debate was a tectonic shift in electoral politics, no matter how the Ruling Elites attempt to spin it. One thing is now crystal clear. The chance to beat the Orange Menace in November is increased by replacing Biden, rather than being a risky move. The riskiest move is to allow Biden to run for President, risking the future of America and democracy itself.

Every America has witnessed the devastating effects of dementia which often included rapid progression. In January, Biden gave a reasonably vigorous State of the Union address, quieting his critics. Only 5 months later, the word vigorous no longer applies, nor will it in the weeks and months to come. It is possible if not likely that Biden will be a shell of a man by election day in November.

Once upon a time the United States of America was a constitutional republic that was by design constructed with checks and balances to limit corruption and constrain the ability of any branch of government to initiate certain potentially harmful actions, like going to war, which required approval by both Congress and the Executive Branch. Of course, that was 261 years ago and things change over time. Today’s America, what claims to be both a democracy and the issuer plus enforcer of international rules and norms, is arguably one of the most corrupt as well as most disliked countries on earth, with a political system that is exceptionally vulnerable to those who have deep pockets and a willingness to spend freely to obtain favors from the professional politicians and bureaucrats who now proliferate throughout the system.

Details about event

Sunday, June 30, 6pm, The Citadel, 1761 Parsons Ave.

Join Community Pride for an evening of artistic expression and celebration of local artists at Queer Art Night!

Queer Art Night is a heartfelt showcase of the incredible talents across Columbus’ QTBIPOC community. The lineup features a range of musicians, performers, live artists, and more who will fill the night with their amazing creative energy.

Whether you’re an art enthusiast or just looking for a space to connect, Queer Art Night welcomes folks for a night highlighting the power of art in our community. There will also be a community art piece we will encourage attendees to contribute to — so come out and bring a friend!

Accessibility Information

• Masks are required throughout the space and will be provided at the door. We ask that if folks need to unmask for drinks/food that they do so outside. Our safety team will be reminding folks to remain masked, and if you cannot respect this, you will be asked to leave. There will also be signage posted.

• There will be two air purifiers in the space. We will run these in the space for an hour prior to the attendees’ arrival.

Some will react to the notion of creative Destruction, as an obvious contradiction in terms. But, they just don't understand. According to our Ruling Classes, the term encapsulates the Engine of Progress and the vital role of the “West” in the process.

The above photos reveal less than 1% of the damage that has been done by the “Civilized World” during the so-called “American Century” - which has lasted more than a century and a half.  The US reduced EVERY Japanese city to a similar condition. And according to General LeMay, his air force destroyed every town, village, city, and hamlet in the North of Korea and most of the South. They destroyed all dams and dikes, flooding the plains, and sprayed a half-million tons of defoliants and other chemical agents. Same in Vietnam a few years later. We know about Iraq, Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, Iraq again, and Libya. In Libya, they took care to ruin the “Great Man-Made River” project - which was greening the desert.

So, how is this to be seen as Progress? Michael Ledeen, of the US State Department and National Security Council explains it this way:

Three young people standing with sign saying I stand with Starbucks workers

With dozens of union wins over the past two months, a wave of Starbucks worker victories continued Wednesday as workers at the Reynoldsburg location at 8070 E Broad Street voted to join Starbucks Workers United. They joined partners at twenty stores who voted to join this week and more than 10,500 workers at more than 430 stores nationwide who have unionized with Starbucks Workers United in the past three years. With a vote of 10-2, partners at the store became the 22nd Starbucks location in Ohio to join Starbucks Workers United.

"If I go to my manager for help, nothing happens. If we all go together, Starbucks has no choice but to listen- that’s why we’re unionizing." said Ash Wearly (he/him), a barista at the East Broad store.

Police car

On Monday, July 1, the City of Columbus will put a local activist on trial for alleged jaywalking and obstruction of official business. These charges are part of an ongoing practice of the City’s police department and City Attorney's office in retaliatory targeting of local activists with pretextual charges when they advocate for human rights.

As reported in the Columbus Free Press in 20201, and as captured on police body camera footage in March of 20242, Columbus Police officers repeatedly admit to a policy of targeting peaceful protesters exercising their First Amendment rights.

Elizabeth Andromeda, who uses an electric wheelchair due to quadriplegia, is a familiar presence at peaceful protests in Columbus. She has previously faced charges for peaceful actions taken in protest of violent efforts to evict encampments of unhoused residents in Columbus. Despite the illegitimate nature of the charges, the City Attorney's office has chosen to pursue the case.

Mx. Andromeda maintains her innocence and expects to be acquitted on July 1st.

Mx. Andromeda makes the following statement:

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