Dear rural Ohio MAGA and all your rocks, come on over to Tamie from the Block
The Free Press has asked this before to some high-profiled state Democrats: Who on earth is trying to turn the tide in deep-red rural Ohio?
Shrugs and blank looks are their answers. There is no rural Dem strategy. Hasn’t been one in a long time. But there are grassroots Democrat candidates who have been pushing back, yet not being properly funded by the state party. Such as Tamie Wilson of Ohio’s 4th congressional district. She’s a mom, a small business owner, and a patriot who’s a descendant of veteran families. She’s a granddaughter of a WWII veteran and has two uncles named after Presidents.
March 19 will be Wilson’s second Dem primary. She won her first primary by herself in 2022 with just $2,500 in her campaign chest, beating a candidate who had $1 million in contributions, a team of experts, and 60 volunteers.
Performance: Krista Faist artist residency show #1: Collab w/ Gerard Cox
Saturday, March 16, 7:30-9pm, Old First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bryden Rd.
On the evening of Saturday, March 16, we are thrilled and delighted to feature a collaboration between VR/AI/moving image artist Krista Faist and a jazz improv quintet consisting of Gerard Cox, Chris Weldon, Aaron Putnam, Chris Haas, and Bryan Stewart as part of Krista’s 2024 Fuse Factory artist residency. Opening for Krista and Gerard is experimental musician/maker Bubba Fontaine (IN).
The doors will open at 7:30pm; the show will begin at 8pm sharp.
Tickets are $8 on-line; $10 at the door.
Our 2024 artist-in-residence program is supported by mediaThe Foundation.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Contact: Mark D. Stansbery, 614-252-9255 or <walk@igc.org>
Political folksinger to perform at WGRN radio Earth Day Birthday celebration
On Saturday, April 13, the Free Press Second Saturday Salon will present the satire and social commentary of folk musician Tom Neilson.
The Earth Day Birthday celebration for WGRN 91.9 FM, begins at 5:30 with socializing and an awards ceremony. It is followed by a 7:00 PM concert.
The venue is Beach Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 93 West Weisheimer Rd. in Columbus. For info contact: cogreened@gmail.com.
Political folksinger to perform at WGRN radio Earth Day Birthday celebration
On Saturday, April 13, the Free Press Second Saturday Salon will present the satire and social commentary of folk musician Tom Neilson.
The Earth Day Birthday celebration for WGRN 91.9 FM, begins at 5:30 with socializing and an awards ceremony. It is followed by a 7:00 PM concert.
The venue is Beach Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 93 West Weisheimer Rd. in Columbus. For info contact: cogreened@gmail.com.
Vote for a Ceasefire Ballot Party
Friday, March 15, 2024, 3:00 PM
Organized by Zerqa Abid for Congress.
Bring your Keffiyehs and ballots.
Location: 1700 Morse Road, Columbus 43229.
https://www.zerqaabid.com/
Emails Show Franklin County Treasurer Cheryl Brooks Sullivan Stands in “Solidarity” with Israel After Bombing of Civilians
Franklin County Treasurer Cheryl Brooks Sullivan has purchased $10.5 million in Israel Bonds since Israel began bombing Gaza in the aftermath of October 7, bringing the total 2023 investment to $14.5 million and pushing the county’s total holdings to $33 million.
The paradox of the white male working class
Introduction
One of the paradoxes of the U.S. political system is how an anti-democratic Trump can win the support of sections of the white male working class, despite Biden’s relatively strong economic policies in support of this class. The present post explores this paradox.
It may not make that much of a difference in the November presidential elections how these workers vote, but their vote totals are still significant because of the number of white male working class people. And it is worrisome that they are presently a major Trump constituency and have been influenced by his MAGA rhetoric, with its anti-immigrant, racist, anti-democratic, and pro-gun, rants as well as his strongman image. If the trends of the last few decades continue, whether Trump wins in November or not, their support of Trump appears, unfortunately, to be unwavering.
Biden’s State of the Union speech
Most of the community still “undecided” on candidate for first-ever African American county prosecutor
Franklin County is poised to elect its first-ever African American county prosecutor this year, but just days before the Democrat primary vote, many African Americans and others in the community are still weighing their options and unsure who is best for the position in this post-George Floyd era and out-of-control gun violence.
But the fact that whoever wins the Democrat primary for prosecutor in the year 2024 will likely be the first ever African American prosecutor for as diverse as Franklin County is speaks for itself.
“Way overdue,” says former City Council candidate Adrienne Hood who lost a son to the guns of Columbus police. “It will bring cultural awareness that cannot be learned in books of the selection is someone who truly is committed to changing the office thru not only diversity but also accountability.”
Citizens Not Politicians Petition Distribution: Columbus
Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Stop by the ACLU of Ohio office in Columbus to pick up petitions for the Citizens Not Politicians redistricting amendment and/or sign the petition.
Location: 1108 City Park Avenue, Suite 203, Columbus 43206.
Please sign the Petition to the U.S. Congress for RECA Expansion to Include Communities Affected by the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant
We, the undersigned residents of communities surrounding the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PORTS) in Piketon, Ohio, petition the United States Congress to expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to include individuals who have developed health problems due to their proximity to the plant. More information here.