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Sofia Orr, 19, is an Israeli teenager who chose jail over enlisting in the Israeli Death Forces (IDF). Before turning 19, Sofia was jailed three times for refusing to enlist in mandatory military service and spending her time in Neve Tzedek, which is a military prison in Tel Aviv, in protest of the ongoing Israeli war and genocide in Gaza. She believes the two sides "have to exist" and that "revenge is not the answer." This brave Israeli teenager made it loud and clear that she would continue resisting even if the government extended her jail time because it was the right thing to do. Finally, after spending 85 days in prison, Orr was recognized as a conscientious objector. 

Long before the Israeli war on Gaza and when Sofia was 15, she made up her mind not to serve in the military because, to her, the occupation and the war on Gaza and the West Bank was and is still enough reason to refuse and she would rather work advocating for peace.   

Historically, younger voters tend to be more progressive, yet this year the gender divide has been splitting the youngest generation. While the general presidential race remains a statistical tie, the difference between who young men and young women are voting for is apparent. Recent NBC polling data suggests as much as a 16-point difference between the two candidates based on gender. Young men seem to be voting at a higher rate than usual, and strongly towards Trump. This analysis looks at the question, why are so many young men obsessed with Donald Trump?

MONDAY...November 4

WILL THERE BE BLOOD? * HAVE WOMEN ALREADY ELECTED KAMALA? * What's Happening in AZ? *Phone & Door Canvassing *

HAS THERE BEEN BLOOD?

Early Reports of Election Violence

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On the Ground in AZ, GA, etc

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What's With Iowa?

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HAS HARRIS ALREADY WON WITH WOMEN?

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Harris votes = (.555 X 540 women) + (.445 X 460 men) = 504

Trump votes = (.45 X 540 women) + (.55 X 460 men) = 496

Canvassing Update…

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Join Us:
What: Caravan to The Polls
When: Sunday, November 3rd, 2024
Where: St. Mark's Masonic Temple No. 7 (Corner of E. Long & Miami)
Time: 10:00 AM Line-Up | 11:00 AM Caravan Begins

In a powerful show of community solidarity and commitment to civic duty, the Ohio Unity Coalition, in partnership with several community partners, proudly presents "Caravan to The Polls," a pivotal event aimed at fostering voter engagement and turnout. This community-focused initiative will take place on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, at St. Mark's Masonic Temple No. 7 located at the corner of E. Long Street and Miami Avenue.

The event promises to be an inspiring collective effort encouraging community members to exercise their right to vote. The caravan will line up at 10:00 AM, and will kick off promptly at 11:00 AM, uniting participants in a symbolic journey towards fulfilling a crucial democratic responsibility.

I expose MAGA hypocrisy on everything from abortion, the ten commandments and the deficit to poverty, gun control and immigration.

I've heard you MAGAs. Unlike me-first Americans, you aren't driven by the desire for prosperity and personal recognition. What motivates you are your deeply held beliefs and patriotic fervor, or so you say. Well, I'm not convinced. I don't believe your convictions are as strong as you claim. I think you often say one thing, do another and act like hypocrites.

Take, for instance, those of you who are religious. You say your goal as Evangelicals is to promote biblical ideals. But your leader is Donald Trump and his conduct has been about as unbiblical as it can get. He's abused, betrayed, cheated, coerced, deceived, harassed and threatened “friends,” acquaintances, business cronies, supporters, adversaries, relatives, mistresses, and wives.

I know. You religious MAGAs don't like being called hypocrites. Here's my advice. Find a leader who keeps at least one of the Ten Commandments before you have them displayed in public school classrooms across the US.

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Dr. Bob and Dan-o Dougan talk about war and play anti-war songs on this week's Everybody Knows show. An eclectic mix of songs about peace, war, the horrors of war and protesting the war. 

Shows are archived at: https://www.mixcloud.com/wcrs/everybody-knows-anti-war-songs-110124/

Friday, November 1, 6-8pm, Loving Hut Vegan Cuisine, 6569 E. Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Join us for dinner on Friday, November 1 from 6pm to 8pm, at the wonderful Loving Hut in Reynoldsburg, to celebrate World Vegan Day!

World Vegan Day is recognized every November 1 to celebrate the benefits of being vegan for the animals, humans, and our environment. What better way to spend part of this day than at one of our favorite vegan restaurants . . . the Loving Hut.

There is limited seating so please make certain that you are able to join us when listing yourself as “going.” Thanks!

Check out the Loving Hut’s delicious menu here!

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Columbus Vegan Meetup.

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Democrat and City of Columbus councilmember Shayla Favor is on the precipice of making history. Favor is about to become the first African American and woman to lead the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office, and the first Black woman in the state to hold this position.

And not a moment too soon. In a recent interview with WOSU, she said she will hire more people of color. No doubt the lack of diversity in the Prosecutor’s Office, which is being vacated by Democrat Gary Tyack, is confounding. Out of 130 attorneys, only 11 are minorities.

Favor as many know is aligned with Columbus’s “establishment Dems.” Former Mayor Michael Coleman was on stage with her when she announced her candidacy.

She should win handedly against her Republican opponent, John Rutan, who is candid about his own past criminal behavior, as he served time in jail for assault when he was in college. He also told WOSU: “God gave us the death penalty to utilize for evil spirits…And so I’d use them all day long.”

Thursday, October 31, 7-11:55pm

1187 W Broad St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43222

WitchLab is throwing an old school Halloween Party!! Dry Ice, Rubber Spiders, Potion Shots, the whole gig!! We'll also have live music and a costume contest!!!

Music:
Risk Kishk
Anna Rose Flood
Good Reverend (Solo)
Cacklin' Racket

Tickets $10 at the door.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Hilltop Branch Library, 511 S. Hague Ave., Columbus 43204. 

Hosted by Alianza 614 and Justice for Migrant Women, the Columbus Metropolitan Library, and COWC are hosting this in person event.  

Presenters include CRIS: Lara Downing, Sanos: Karla Lebron, Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center: Odalys Fajardo.

In addition to presenters the event will include Rubén Castilla Herrera's: The legacy of an Activist, and Information is power: Resources for our neighbors of the Westside.  

The Day of the Dead is coming. Tamales and hot chocolate for attendees.  Please join us for this fabulous event!