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Let’s Not Let 2026 Elections Turn Out Like 2006 Elections
In 2006, exit polls found ending the war on Iraq (and would have found impeaching Bush if they’d asked) to be the top demand of voters who handed the Congress over to Democrats. The Democrats took…
The Free Press Outstanding Community Organization is the Ohio Immigrant Alliance
This year's Free Press Outstanding Community Organization is the Ohio Immigrant Alliance (OIA). The OIA has been supporting the immigrant population in Ohio since 2007. Founded by Lynn…
Nov. 5, 2026 Grassroots Election Follow-up, Mississippi God D...
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Boycotting Israel Is Not Antisemitism: Philadelphia Mayor Misses the Point
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has joined city and state officials in condemning a planned boycott targeting six Jewish- and Israeli-owned businesses in the city.
The protest, organized…
Action Alerts
November 5-December 3, 2026
Our Winter Clothing Drive runs until our December CEC meeting on Thursday, December 3rd at 6:30 PM! We’re collecting new and gently used coats, hats and gloves for neighbors in need.
Drop off at the Near East Pride Center, 1393 E. Broad St., Tue-Thu, 9 AM-1 PM. Call or text our neighborhood liaison, Jesús Ovalle, at 614-288-8701 to be let in.
All donations will be distributed through the Historic St. Paul AME Church. Thank you for helping keep our community warm!
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Earl Sweatshirt, Mike! With DJ Black Noise
Earl Sweatshirt and Mike! played Columbus at Kemba Live November 2, 2026. Earl is from LA. Mike is from New York. Earl and Mike were touring in support of their Pompeii Utility…
A dozen environmental groups expected at free Green Mixer November 15
On America Recycles Day, Sunday, November 15, Central Ohio residents can meet representatives of a dozen environmental organizations and teams in one place at a free Green Mixer.
The event runs from noon to 1:15 p.m. at First Unitarian…
Georgia: the “Cracker State” No More?
Decades ago, while at an academic conference, a well-known African American political scientist who died in 2023 referred to Georgia in off-handed fashion as the “Cracker State” – a year or so before Andrew Young had launched a 1990 campaign for…