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The Cuban people are facing shortages of clean water, medicine, and medical equipment, and the price of food has skyrocketed. These conditions are causing families to go hungry and flee the island. Over a million Cubans have left the island in the past two years.  At the same time, it is nearly impossible for U.S. humanitarian and faith organizations to provide humanitarian aid to the Cuban people. The main obstacle is the fact that Cuba is on the State Department’s State Sponsors of Terrorism List (SSOT). 

Because banks fear running afoul of U.S. anti-terrorism laws and regulations, it can take years for groups to get much-needed aid and finances into the country. In 2015, President Obama removed Cuba from the SSOT list as part of the opening of diplomatic relations with Cuba. However, in 2021, the Trump Administration returned Cuba to the SSOT list after Cuba served as a neutral host for international peace talks between the government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN), a rebel group.  

Sunday, July 28, 1-5pm
Zacatecas Mexican Grill, 1175 Worthington Woods Blvd.

In Memoriam: Victoria Parks

Victoria Parks was a folk beacon in our local community and abroad. Please join us in this Fiesta of Life to celebrate Victoria.

Victoria loved Cinco de Mayo; however, she missed out on the last two years celebrating it so we would like to share it with you.

We will celebrate her life with her music, pictures, and memorabilia of her humorous days in music and in politics.

Please feel free to bring a dessert. We will be providing food periodically for a limited time. There will also be a cash bar with one of her favorites, margaritas.

Hosted by Victoria’s close friend Kelly Bowman.

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Saturday, July 27, 2024, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
905 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus

Come join Columbus Stand Up for a thought-provoking discussion on the importance of climate justice. Our event aims to raise awareness about the impact of climate change on marginalized communities and the urgent need for equitable solutions.

Listen to inspiring speakers, engage in interactive workshops, and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about creating a more sustainable future for all.

Let's come together to explore why climate justice matters and how we can make a difference! ! 

A 140-plus year old cemetery lost to time and mostly forgotten could be dug up, built upon, and the remains thrown out, all with help from “Zone In,” says South Side activist and preservationist Bruce Miller.

“There are documents showing slaves who escaped on the underground railroad buried there, plus the least of our brothers and sisters are buried there,” says Miller, president of the Scioto Southland Civic Association. Miller and his mother also sat on the City-affiliated Far South Columbus Area Commission, but both were forced out by City officials for pushing back on “Zone In” – the City’s overhaul of zoning codes so to create more density (taller condos).

Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28, Wisteria Event Site and Campground, 39825 Ohio Rte. 684, Pomeroy, Ohio

Experience three days of love and weed at the inaugural Stargazer Cannabis Festival! Held on 80 acres of picturesque beauty near the stunning Hocking Hills area of Ohio, this event is a must-attend for cannabis users, activists, and supporters alike.

Immerse yourself in the natural surroundings as you camp under the stars and groove to the sounds of talented artists. Join us from July 26 to July 28 for an unforgettable weekend of music and community.

Secure your spot at the festival on our website, stargazerfest.com. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity; get your tickets today!

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Stargazer Cannabis Festival and Sensible Movement Coalition.

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This week's "Everybody Knows" show talks about our pervasive gun culture and songs that reflect it. 

Fridays at 11pm on WGRN 91.9FM and streaming at wgrn.org

Mondays at 2pm on WCRS 92.7 and 98.3FM and streaming at wcrsfm.og

Archived on the Free Press Network at https://youtu.be/ZhhkaUjFNpk

Last week community members made their voices heard at the quarterly Franklin County Investment Advisory Committee (IAC) meeting. Despite the public meeting being held at 2pm on a weekday, constituents filled the back rows of the Franklin County Government Center meeting room, many taking time off of work to show up. 

This is the second consecutive IAC meeting to receive significant public scrutiny as a result of recent reports on Franklin County’s substantial investments in Israel Bonds.

July 25 from 6 - 8pm
Franklin Park, Wells Barn (1851 E Broad St)

Join Green Columbus at our monthly Green Drinks event to learn practical ways you can reduce food waste, save money, and help the planet! See friends, network with like-minded people, and enjoy a cooking demonstration on how to repurpose food scraps and get the most out of your food.

Learn about food package recycling, composting at home, food waste drop-off locations in Franklin County, and other resources available through the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO), sponsor of this event.

You will leave informed and hungry for more!

The Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, ending the right to abortion that had existed since 1973.

Nina Totenberg and Sarah McCammon review the new law for NPR (https://npr.org/2022/06/24/1102305878/supreme-court-abortion-roe-v-wade-decision-overturn). Here are excerpts and comments from their analysis.

“The decision, most of which was leaked in early May [2022], means that abortion rights will be rolled back in nearly half of the states immediately, with more restrictions likely to follow. For all practical purposes, abortion will not be available in large swaths of the country. The decision may well mean too that the court itself, as well as the abortion question, will become a focal point in the upcoming fall elections and in the fall and thereafter.”