Latest Articles
When Prince appeared in Columbus
I remember it like it was yesterday. I was driving to Baltimore, MD, where I was scheduled to give remarks at a colleagues’ retirement party at Johns Hopkins University where he had taught for…
Lebanon’s Recurring Nightmare
Once upon a time there was a magical little country named Lebanon. It was created by French imperialists out of the post-World War 1 wreckage of the Ottoman Empire as a mountainous stronghold for…
Joe Motil's National Women's Soccer Leasgue Columbus City Council Written Testimony 4-20-2026
In my 40 years of dealing with city hall, I have never seen so many elected officials and bureaucrats sell out the good of the public for personal gain and political survival. This $25 million…
How to End ICE Jail in Ohio
Ohio Immigrant Alliance just released, “Ending Immigration Jail in Ohio: How and Why,” a…
Action Alerts
April 22, 2026, 3:45 pm to 7:30 pm
The Fawcett Center: 2400 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
On Earth Day 2026, the Environmental Professionals Network will bring together climate action leaders from across Ohio for a free public event highlighting the momentum behind local climate solutions in Ohio. Cities big and small are developing innovative sustainability and resilience strategies, and this program invites attendees to see how…
read more
Additional Articles
Ignoring the Abuse of Christianity Allows It
When someone claims moral authority, they invite scrutiny. That is not hostility. It is accountability.
Within Christianity, the standard for evaluating those who claim to represent it is not vague or implied. It comes directly from the…
Francesca Albanese Is Paying a Steep Price for Exposing Israeli War Crimes
Francesca Albanese, 49, is an Italian legal scholar and human rights expert. She has served as the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories since May 2022. Initially appointed for a three‑year term, she was…
The Climate Catastrophe advances and may now be unstoppable. Trump’s policies contribute to it.
Introduction
In this article I offer an update of evidence on the accelerating climate crisis. We may be at a point where the crisis will continue to advance, as it has, and cause ever-more destruction and death across…
The Cowardice of Qualification: When Anti-War Voices Speak the Language of Empire
A respected human rights activist has spoken repeatedly against the US-Israeli aggression on Iran. She recognizes the illegality of the war and does not shy away from condemning it in clear terms. Yet, almost invariably, she feels…