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Hands Off Captain Mark Kelly!

Censorship is not protected by the Constitution — but free speech is. Senator Mark Kelly is a U.S. Senator, not an enlisted soldier, and he is fully within his…

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War, Collapse, and the Misreading of Power

The 12-day war between the United States, Israel, and Iran in 2025, followed by renewed conflict on February 28, 2026, revealed not merely a military confrontation, but a fundamental…

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Black votes matter

The Architecture of Suppression: A Movement for Accountability

The lines of engagement in our country have shifted. We are no longer merely witnessing a partisan struggle of Right vs. Left; we are standing at the precipice of a much deeper chasm: Freedom vs.…

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Rain or Shine, It's ComFest Time - Sign Up to Volunteer

Everyone's favorite festival will be here before you know it, and the volunteer schedule for our 54th annual festival is now live. ComFest only happens because community members like you show up and pitch in. Thank you!

We’d be honored if you would join us again this year. Signing up only takes a few minutes. Please take a look at the FAQ and role descriptions below.

FAQ:

What do I wear?

  • The dress code is simple: comfortable shoes, breathable clothing- shorts, a dress, a kilt - whatever keeps you cool.

I…

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Solar News This Week - May 10, 2026

House Republicans introduce bill to extend renewables tax credits

Republican lawmakers in the US House of Representatives are trying to restore tax credits for wind, solar and other clean energy technologies that were curtailed by the…

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Don Leonard and Morgan Harper

Primary vote reflected a “dynamic shifting” and “different energy” amongst local and state Democrats

Some of Columbus’s best progressive activists and their wisdom can be heard at the Free Press’s monthly Salon, and this past Saturday afternoon was no exception as the recent primary vote was unpacked and dissected.

Hosted at Old First…

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New Regional Coalition Launches to Hold AEP Accountable

Columbus Stand Up! joined organizations across Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, and California to launch a new regional coalition fighting back against rising utility bills and corporate profiteering by AEP.

Ahead of AEP’s Q1 earnings call,…

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Anduril's invasion: how a Silicon Valley startup is quietly taking over the American war machine

This article first appeared here

Palmer Luckey’s defense startup is everywhere now. And that is exactly the problem.

In the span of a single news cycle, Anduril Industries announced it is leading a team to build space-based weapons…

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