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Feminism has a crucial role to play in modern life, but I sometimes wish it would leave our fairy tales alone. The results of its revisionist meddling are too often unconvincing and unsatisfying.
Remember last year’s Maleficent? It turned an age-old story on its head by revealing that the fairy (Angelina Jolie) who turned a princess into a “Sleeping Beauty” was not evil at all. No, she was merely wronged and misunderstood. Worst of all, we learned that the somnambulant princess could not be awakened by a kiss from the handsome prince, but only by a motherly peck from that same fairy.
How heartwarming. And how utterly unromantic.
Thank goodness Disney’s new live-action version of Cinderella doesn’t wear its feminism on its sleeve. It has nods to modern sensibilities, to be sure, but they’re handled with a lighter touch.
Every major election cycle, millions of dollars in civic funding flow into get-out-the-vote (GOTV) organizations, voter mobilization drives, and community outreach coalitions. Yet, despite this massive influx of resources, the numbers on the ground tell a starkly different story: these funded groups are fundamentally failing to mobilize Black voters.
A report released by the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation revealed that over 603,000 eligible Black Ohioans did not vote in the last midterm elections. That is more than half of the state's Black electorate sitting out—a population larger than the entire city of Cleveland.
Tuesday, September 29, 6-8pm
Downtown
We're hosting our first BIG TABLE discussion in collaboration with the Columbus Foundation.
Our topic? What Do We Need From Each Other? Work, Dignity & Dreams
Refreshments will be provided. RSVP to come!
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Reserva la Fecha
Estamos organizando nuestra primera discusión de la GRAN MESA, en colaboración con la Fundación Columbus.
¿Nuestro tema? ¿Qué Necesitamos los Unos de los Otros? Trabajo, Dignidad y Sueños
Marquen sus calendarios y reserven la fecha para el martes 29 de septiembre de 6 a 8pm, ubicado en el centro.
Ofreceremos refrigerios. ¡Confirmen su asistencia para venir!
Monday, September 28, 6:30-8pm
Roush Hall, Room 114, 27 S. Grove St., Otterbein University, Westerville
Speaker: Dr Bennett Grooms, Assistance Professor, Biology and Earth Science. Sponsored by Sustainable Westerville.
Sunday, September 27, 10:30am
Kafe Kerouac, 2250 North High St, Columbus, OH
Come hang out with other socialists at Kafe Kerouac for a chat about politics!
This is a great chance to meet the CORS and Workers’ Voice members and learn more about the various current events that are impacting our movement.
Saturday, September 26, 5-9pm
1495 W 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212-3408
The Festival for Good is your can’t-miss corner of the Grandview Hop on the last Saturday in September—located between 1st Ave + Haines Ave. The Grandview Hop is one giant neighborhood block party that runs the whole stretch of Grandview Ave (from 1st to 5th) on the last Saturday in June, July, August, and September
This free, open-air festival on the last Saturday in September brings together 30+ local Social Enterprises for a one-night experience where shopping, food, and fun meet real community impact.
Every purchase supports businesses that improve lives and protect the planet. Come discover unique products, meet the makers, and see how doing good can be part of your everyday life.
For a special 10th anniversary year, the Festival For Good is partnering once again with the Grandview Hop to bring our Social Enterprise vendors and more amazing activities for the whole family!
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Fun for the whole family - bring your kiddos (and pets)!
September 25 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Stonewall Columbus, 1160 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201
Join the Rainbow Resilience Research Group for an evening focused on queer climate issues, disaster preparedness, and community resilience in Central Ohio.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about local climate-related challenges, connect with vital resources, and build stronger community connections around preparedness and resilience.
Appetizers and refreshments will be provided, and attendees will also have a chance to win a starter emergency preparedness kit.
Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 6:30pm
Trinity Baptist Churchm 461 St. Clair Ave., Columbus, OH 43203
OCOS representative Morgan Harper and City Council President Pro Tem Rob Dorans are scheduled to have a community conversation on Issue 8 and Issue 9.
Wednesday, September 23, 6pm
Hagerty Hall, OSU, room 050
Join RSU Columbus for a public meeting about Flock Cameras and how students can fight back against mass surveiilence! The meeting will start at 6pm on Wednesday Sept. 23rd. The meeting is at Hagerty Hall Room 050 on OSU campus.
Learn from a local anti-Flock activist. Discuss OSU's expansive Flock contract. Workshop on how students fight back. Free snacks and drinks.
