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Grassroots Organizations Drive Change in Rural Ohio

Rural Ohio is experiencing a surge in grassroots activism during this election cycle, with new organizations emerging to support candidates and important issues statewide.

One organization…

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If This is the Deal, Why the War?

Trump has taken a victory lap, announcing a tentative agreement with Iran to end the war. This declaration by Trump is way too reminiscent of George W. Bush’s appearance on a US aircraft carrier…

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Trump Must Demand Netanyahu Free American Hostage Sama Safi!

President Trump must get off his lazy and fat ass and demand that Netanyahu free American hostage Sama Safi. Sama, a 20‑year‑old American citizen and honors psychology student at Birzeit…

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Time for Trump to Tell Benjamin Netanyahu to Go Away!

In addition to the regular lethal American and Israeli attacks on Iran, last week alone the Israeli military killed 13 Gazans and 13 Lebanese. Gaza is now 70% Israeli occupied, contrary to what…

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Petition for Columbus Community Bill of Rights

As you may know, Columbus Community Bill of Rights has been campaigning the past year for a grassroots initiative for a Columbus city charter amendment to protect our local self-governing rights from state preemption. We are challenging the Ohio legislature encroaching upon our state constitutional home-rule rights. I have attached our information card that better explains our proposed legislation. 

We will have a booth at Comfest from June 26-28. We are grateful for your support over the years and many thanks to those who…

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A Path to Peace—Transparency, Accountability, and the Road Ahead

As the founder of Heartbeat Movement Inc., I’ve always held that independent journalism isn't just about sharing news—it’s about demanding accountability for the people. We serve as the "Fourth Estate," and in moments like these, our role is to…

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Ohio EPA approved Google's wetland destruction permit over a community that never stopped saying no

The permit is signed. The mitigation money is paid. And the community that showed up, submitted comments by the dozens, and asked Ohio EPA to do its job — got nothing.

That is the documented outcome of Ohio EPA’s June 10, 2026, approval of…

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Eta Nu Nu’s Fatherhood Luncheon

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the men of the Eta Nu Nu chapter of the illustrious Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., held their annual Fatherhood Luncheon from 12:30 pm-2:00 pm at First Church of God located at 3480 Refugee Road in Columbus, Ohio,…

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India & Rival China Near The Malacca Strait

BANGKOK, Thailand -- India's military is expanding across the Andaman Sea into Southeast Asia with construction of a multi-billion-dollar air and sea base on remote Great Nicobar Island, New Delhi's furthest reach toward the Strait of…

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