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Jeffrey Epstein: There’s much more to the story.

Epstein came to my attention when I was an investigative journalist for one of Columbus, Ohio's alternative newsweeklies, Columbus Alive. Not many people know that the infamous Jeffrey…

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KBK Foundation’s Black Art Expo: A picture is worth a thousand words

Starting on Friday, November 13, 2026, the King Arts Complex opened its doors to the public as it hosted the KBK Foundation’s Culture: Black Fine Art Expo. Advertised as “a showcase of…

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Local activists honored Saturday at Free Press Salon

The event brought us together and gave everyone a sense of community, Free Press Board member Winie Wirth remarked on Saturday, November 14 after the 2026 Free Press Awards Salon. Over sixty…

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Eric Trump Should Hold His Father to the Same Standard

Last month, Eric Trump, executive vice president of The Trump Organization and son of President Donald Trump, took to X to denounce the "vicious attacks" on Susan Dell, wife of Dell Technologies…

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Ohio Immigrant Alliance Holiday Gift Guide

We are so grateful to the artists, makers, musicians, foodies, and other creative Ohioans who hosted events and contests this year to raise money for our work at the Ohio Immigrant Alliance. Read about them and support their businesses!

Today, we launched the 2026 Ohio Immigrant Alliance Holiday Gift Guide. From “Ohio Is Home” and “Abolish ICE” merchandise, stickers, and prints, to books, a Haiti-themed Etsy…

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Eric Trump’s Humanoid Robots To Be Used In Gaza Genocide

The Financial Times has published a new article titled “Humanoid robot start-up backed by Eric Trump in talks with Israel’s military” which is exactly as horrifying as its headline suggests.

The article features photographs of bipedal…

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The Power at Your Fingertips: Congress, YOU Have to Show Up. Every Vote. Every Action in these Closing Weeks Counts

Dear House Democrats,

You swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution. When the House calls a vote on whether to hold a secretary of defense accountable for a war Congress has not authorized, your place is on the floor. A political…

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Helma Wardenaar Deserves the Teacher of the Year Award

A great teacher doesn't just teach children about the world. A great teacher makes sure they get to experience it.

Helma Wardenaar—often referred to in the media as "Ms. Helma"—teaches at the Academy for Global Citizenship (AGC), a public…

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