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Sunday, February 16, 2025, 3:00 PM
In an ongoing policy of ethnic cleansing, Israeli authorities uproot fruit trees, raze farmland, destroy rainwater reservoirs and irrigation systems, and demolish homes. Meanwhile increasingly emboldened Israeli settlers — protected by soldiers — taunt families and vandalize property. The ultimate goal is to force Palestinians off the land. With the world’s attention diverted by the war on Gaza, displacement of West Bank Palestinians has increased dramatically in the past year.

Thank you to all of Leonard Peltier's supporters who have donated their lives, their money, their tireless work to see Leonard Peltier breathe free air.

We have raised $5355 to support Leonard's journey home and his independence. Please visit www.freeleonardpeltiernow.org to see our progress and profound thank yous.

Leonard will be released on February 18th. We do not know the time. When we have information on how you can contact Leonard when he gets home, we will let you know.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is at it again. He made another bombastic Hamas last Monday threat to cancel the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal when he declared that if Hamas does not release all remaining hostages by noon on Saturday, the ceasefire should be canceled and the war in Gaza renewed.

To begin with, Trump has nothing to do with the ceasefire deal, even though he claimed credit for brokering the ceasefire. However, the deal was reached:

* Before Trump took office

* After more than year of negotiation. 

* Heroic resistance by Palestinian factions.

* Gazans instance to rather die from bombs and starvation than leaving. 

Netanyahu does not care about the hostages. He only cares about his coalition, staying in power, and not going to jail. He threatened war and his sidekick Trump irresponsibly followed suit. Trump was misled by Netanyahu that most of the hostages held in Gaza were dead. 

Neither before or after Trump has taken office did he express interest about the safety and welfare of the hostages, whether they were Palestinians or Israeli or even Americans to that effect. 

Thursday, February 13 to Saturday, February 15
Cherry Valley Hotel and Ohio Event Center, 2299 Cherry Valley Rd. SE, Newark, Ohio

The 46th annual OEFFA conference: “Boldly Grow"  is three days of learning, sharing, and connecting with hundreds of sustainable farmers, gardeners, and local food supporters. From backyard gardening to pasture management to food policy, this conference covers diverse themes in organic and sustainable agriculture. Registrants enjoy dozens of workshops, hands-on demonstrations, locally-sourced meals, an exhibit hall of shops and information, and much more.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association [OEFFA].

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Over the span of 24 hours in Ohio, Senate Bill 1 had a marathon eight and a half hour opposition hearing with 800+ opponents, was voted out of committee less than 12 hours later, and then passed in the Ohio Senate hours later. At every iteration of SB 1, the Ohio Student Association has tirelessly fought the bill existentially threatening our cherished campuses.

Feb 13, 2025 08:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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The CCS Action Network is bringing together communities across the country that are fighting dangerous CO2 pipelines, opposing efforts to fast track permitting of inherently unsafe injection wells, and stopping the flow of billions in public subsidies that are driving this industry forward. By coming together, we can work to protect communities from this dangerous assault on our communities. Join leaders across the country who are fighting this industry, learn about opportunities to stop the carbon capture industry attacks on our communities, and more importantly how we can all come together to build a strong movement to stop the CCS industry.

A recent survey conducted by the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio (AHACO) claims a “supermajority” of residents support more housing in existing neighborhoods. The AHACO, a nonprofit, also stated, “NIMBY [Not In My Backyard] voices may be loud, they do not represent the vast majority of Central Ohioans.”

Even though it was titled, “Overwhelming: Central Ohio’s Housing Survey,” the AHACO says only 1,357 Central Ohio residents took the survey, meaning their so-called “supermajority” is representative of 0.050 percent of the region’s population. The AHACO is financially supported by Huntington Bank, Mortgage Bank Association, The Columbus Foundation, Homeport, National Church Residences, Wynn Developers, among others.

The AHACO says their survey, “Is the most comprehensive research to-date on how residents really feel about policies that create more housing options and lower the cost of owning or renting a home.”

Documentary “BAD FAITH” with Upper Arlington Progressive Action

February 12, 2025  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Phoenix Theatres Lennox Town Center 24 + IMAX with Laser
777 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212

BAD FAITH is a must watch documentary for those who want to learn the history behind the rise of Christian Nationalism in the United States, and the dire implications it could have if they succeed in their goals. Join UAPA members and friends for a FREE screening of this important movie, followed by discussion. See the trailer. Read the Variety review.

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Seven protesters were escorted out of the office of Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne on Tuesday. They staged a sit-in action to demand Ronayne decline to renew the County's investment in Israel Bonds on March 1st. The protesters also demanded that the County Executive schedule a meeting with representatives of the Cleveland Palestine Advocacy Community (CPAC) before the reinvestment deadline of March 1st. 

Members of the Cleveland Palestine Advocacy community, a coalition of over 10 organizations championing Palestinian rights in Northeast Ohio, have been asking for a meeting with Ronayne for a year. Ronayne has refused to meet with them. 

The protesters were seated arm-in-arm for over 30 minutes waiting for County Executive Ronayne who never showed up. 

As they were escorted from the room the protesters chanted, "Divest, divest, we will not stop, we will not rest.