Local News in Franklin County

Trans Rights Rally - Not Your Scapegoat

Sunday, September 20, 2026 - 03:00pm Ohio Statehouse, Broad and High Streets The rally follows the BMV's sudden decision last month to strip transgender Ohioans of the ability to update the gender marker on their driver's licenses and state IDs, as well as the wave of anti-trans…

Lebanese Civilians Held Hostage by Israel: Families Still Seeking Answers

I attended an event last night at the Noor Islamic Cultural Center in Hilliard about Palestinian hostages held by Israel. The event was sponsored by Baladna, a newly established nonprofit organization that seeks to advance the Palestinian cause and promote Palestinian rights in…

I, MAGA

Who's Afraid of a Little Chalk?

After challenging Ohio State University’s chalking ban at a protest yesterday, demonstrators may face student conduct discipline. A couple dozen people gathered on the oval by the Thompson statue on Friday, September 18 demanding OSU Athletics end their sponsorship by Anduril…

Newsom AI Concerns, But Diablo On The Moral Backburner

Harvey's comment at the The New York Times harvey wasserman | LA While Newsom's concerns about AI are admirable & well-directed, we wish he would extend the same protections to the Diablo Canyon nuclear reactors, which are effectively uninsured. Their health & safety regulation…

Clintonville Weekly Anti-War Protest

Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 12:00pm Corner of East North Broadway and North High Street Join us every Saturday as we stand at the corner of High Street and North Broadway and protest the destruction and degradation of the Trump administration.

Mike Huckabee is the most evil person in the Trump administration

There are some truly psychopathic ghouls in the Trump administration, including Trump himself, but as of today I am convinced that US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee is the absolute worst of them. As Israeli officials become more open about their plans for the ethnic cleansing…

Palestinian Prisoners - Resilience Behind Bars

Friday, September 18, 8pm Noor Islamic Cultural Center — South Conference Room, 5001 Wilcox Rd. Dublin, OH 43016 Join us for an important evening of learning, reflection, and conversation about the experiences of Palestinian prisoners — their daily struggles, realities, and…

Sept. 14, 2026 - 280 Solartopia/Greep Zoom Election 2026 And Nuclear Power Are Both Under Fire!

We begin GREEP Zoom #280 with JERRY ASHTON celebrating the 15th anniversary of OCCUPY WALLSTREET. We’re then honored by the great RAY MCCLENDON of Communities United, who leads our deep dive into the realities of a mid-term election into which billionaire oligarchs are pouring…

Baaaaaaaad FBI

Is Europe Restraining Israel—or Merely Protecting the Two-State Illusion?

This time, Europe seems serious about holding Israel accountable - or at least that is what 11 European countries, together with Canada, want us to believe.

Fall Hydrant Flushing to begin later this month

The Columbus Water Utility Division will begin its Fall Hydrant Flushing & Flow Testing on Monday, September 28, 2026.