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They Always Tell You Why The Empire Uses Violence, But Never Why Its Enemies Do

One common feature of western empire propaganda is that we are always given reasons for the empire’s violence, while the violence of those who resist the empire tends to be framed as happening for…

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How Do We Transcend War?

“A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.”

Let’s listen again to these…

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Solar News This Week - April 12, 2026

Gas turbine prices triple

For those who feel that natural gas is the preferred option in meeting the unprecedented electricity load demand increase that the grid will face…

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Sen. Bernie Marino Owes the Somali Community an Apology and a Retraction

Last December, President Trump made disparaging comments in which he referred to Somali people in Minnesota as “garbage”—a vile and dangerous thing to say. Shortly after, Somalis across the…

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The Epstein Files - Knowledge is Power

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 6:30pm
Endeavor Brewing and Spirits, 909 W 5th Ave #2, Columbus, OH 43212

Knowledge is Power is an inclusive and accessible group of progressive learners who are working to educate ourselves about the issues facing us today. From Central Ohio politics to climate change, we are arming ourselves with knowledge to actively work to better our world. More importantly, we are building community and supporting each other in these challenging times!

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US! We meet…

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The Trump Doctrine: Coercion, Alliances, and an Illiberal World Order

The presidency of Donald Trump marked not merely a deviation but a structural break in the United States’ post–Cold War grand strategy. Under the banners of “America First” and “Make America Great Again,” Trump did not simply…

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Columbus Vegan Dining Week’s Matt Lobban Interview

Nosh, cocktails, imbibes and the other bachelorette lifestyles are often intertwined with Democratic, progressive politics and Columbus culture.

I spent winter 2026 with Tariq Ali’s catalog and a beer bong.

Spring is Sprung.

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Anti-ICE protestor arrested during “Operation Buckeye” has charges dismissed by prosecutors

The anti-ICE protester arrested by Columbus police outside the immigration enforcement’s hotel during its “Operation Buckeye” surge into the community had his charges dismissed by Franklin County prosecutors. 

Kevin Logan (pictured…

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Free Them All rally on Friday

Palestinians know what it means to live with the fear that someone you love can be taken in the middle of the night. Across Palestine, Israeli soldiers regularly enter homes around 2 a.m., wake entire families, and take people away…

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