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Fridays, 11pm on WGRN 91.9FM, streaming on wgrn.org
Mondays, 2pm on WCRS 92.7 and 98.3FM on wcrsfm.org
Everybody Knows with Dr. Bob Fitrakis and Dan-o Dougan with special guest Brian Clash Griffin talking about the music and life of Phil Ochs and the upcoming Phil-a-thon music tribute to activist folksinger Phil Ochs on Thursday, December 19, 6pm at Dick's Den, 2417 N. High Street. 

Friday-Sunday, December 6-8
Friday, Dec. 6 - 7pm
Saturday, Dec. 7 - 4pm & 7pm
Sunday, Dec. 8 - 4pm
Columbus Performing Arts Center, Shedd Stage,549 Franklin Ave.

Two Scoops National Performing Arts Compnay presents What's Going On? is a multifaceted art experience, blending artistry with activism in tribute to the memory of Eliiah McClain. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in an engaging showcase featuring captivating music, dance, and theatrical displays aimed at fostering dialogues centered on hope and reconciliation.

Thanks for the Ohio Arts Council and Greater Columbus Arts Council. This production of BLACK N BLUE is brought to you with licensing permission of Dramatists Play Services.

INFO@TWOSCOOPSNPAC.ORG
WWW.TWOSCOOPSNPAC.ORG

From Jewish Voice for Peace
As the Senate heads into its final weeks before the new Congress, we must block two incredibly dangerous pieces of repressive legislation.  The first is a version of legislation that just passed the House, known as the “Nonprofit Killer Bill,” which would give the incoming Trump administration the power to unilaterally shut down nonprofit organizations it doesn't like.  

At the same time, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is attempting to bring to a vote a bill attacking the Palestine rights movement by falsely conflating criticism of the government and State of Israel with antisemitism. Both of these bills are part of the broader assault on the movement for Palestinian freedom and progressive causes writ large, and must be defeated. 

Touring German Village during the holidays at night has become a tradition for many, and just in time for this weekend’s German Village Lights the new mixed-used monstrosity “Jaeger Square” has opened for business – or at least started offering leases for its $1,000-a-month 350-square feet studios replete with Murphy beds.

Those German Village homeowners who spent years, a lot of money, and sweat equity building the character of Central Ohio’s most unique neighborhood have begun to speak out online. The five-story 261-unit apartment building (pictured above on left) with retail space is at the corner of Whittier and Jaeger Streets, a short walk to Schiller Park, and built by The Pizzuti Companies. And while Jaeger Square is actually in Schumacher Place and not German Village – a neighborhood that has stricter zoning codes and a historical commission that would have put up a tougher fight and more resistance – what’s done is done.

A college friend recently received an ad in the mail for “100 percent legal THC.” The glossy card promised “Natural Cannabis, Natural Relief” with photos of “potent edibles,” “disposable vapes,” and “high grade concentrates.” Intrigued, he visited the website and purchased several pre-rolled joints, aka “pre-rolls.” A few days later, a package arrived in the mail with contents that looked, smelled, and tasted like marijuana. In fact, the potency statistics on the packaging appeared nearly identical to those on dispensary products. In excellent health for a 60-year-old, my friend’s only side effect was a good night’s sleep. He liked both the price and the high.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 9:15 AM
Ohio Statehouse

The Ohio Immigrant Alliance is building a protection plan for immigrants, because they are beloved members of our Ohio family. Ahead of Giving Tuesday, we invite you to support our “Ohio Is Home” campaign and help erect speed bumps and road blocks in the mass deportation machine.

Please share this message to donate and join our Ohio Is Home community. Sign up for our email list here.

Monday, December 2, 2024, 6:00 PM
Columbus Metropolitan Library, Parsons Branch, Room 3, 113 Parsons Ave., Columbus 43206 
Join us to get organized and prepare for January 20, when we’ll take to the streets to say we will defeat Trump’s extreme right, billionaire agenda.  For LGBTQ+ rights, for the future of our planet, for worker’s rights, for women’s rights, for immigrant rights.  Money for people’s needs, not the war machine.  Party for Socialism and Liberation. 

Why did the American Israel Education Foundation (AIEF), the non-profit arm of AIPAC, fund Columbus City Councilmembers’ trips to Israel in 2023, including one nine day trip costing over $17,000? According to a public records request to the City of Columbus, AIEF sponsored trips to Israel for several City Councilmembers prior to October 7, 2023. Below the article there is a PDF table of the cost breakdown including airfare, ground transportation, hotels, food, and other expenses.

Sunday, December 1, 5pm
Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.

Tickets are now on sale! Get yours at shadesofred.equitashealth.com.

The Third annual Shades of Red returns to the Columbus Museum of Art on Sunday, December 1!

Let’s paint the town red in honor of #WorldAIDSDay with fashion, art, and music while raising funds for HIV/AIDS prevention and community programs.

Hosted by Equitas Health, Brothers In Unity, and Sawaun Blakely.

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