We Have a Choice: Weapons and War, or Food and Health Care?
For weeks, Congress has been wrapped up in passing President Trump’s big, brutal budget — the one that pays for tax cuts for the wealthy and a trillion-dollar Pentagon budget by taking food stamps and Medicaid away from people struggling to get by.
The GOP-controlled House of Representatives just barely passed this bill — it squeaked through by a single vote. Now the Senate is considering it.
Alongside trillions in tax cuts for the wealthy, the bill also gives big handouts to the Pentagon and the president’s plans to separate immigrant families. It would result in the country’s first-ever trillion-dollar Pentagon budget — and triple annual spending on the mass detention of immigrants.
Juneteenth Parade
Thursday, June 19, lineup starts at 10am, parade at 11am
Hudson at Cleveland Avenue
Third annual Junettenth parade, come to partcipate or cheer us on!
Mobilize and say No to ICE
Wednesday, June 18, 6pm
Columbus City Hall, 90 W Broad St.
Stand up for immigrants
Join Hunger Network in Ohio at the Rally for Working Families
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
West Lawn of the Ohio Statehouse
Across Ohio, parents are working hard and still feeling the squeeze. Families are dealing with soaring costs for childcare, groceries, and housing – and an unfair tax code, making it increasingly difficult for them to make ends meet. Governor DeWine has proposed solutions to provide tax relief and make childcare more affordable for working families through a new Ohio Child Tax Credit and investments in childcare. We are coming together to make sure children and families have the care and resources they need to thrive. We need to show lawmakers that Ohioans are paying attention—and we expect them to act.
No Kings Protest - Columbus, OH
Watch the video of Friday's Ohio Statehouse protest by 50501 for No Kings Day, June 13, 2025
Video by Scot Lacy, Milo Pictures
Urgent: NPR and PBS under attack
Public media faces its most urgent threat yet.
Despite overwhelming public opposition, the House has passed a rescissions package that would eliminate $1.1 billion in already-approved funding for public media. If enacted, it would strip essential services from communities and could force rural stations off the air. The Senate will take up the bill next. Contact your Senators now and urge them to vote NO.
The House has passed a rescissions package that would claw back $1.1 billion in public media funding already approved by law. If enacted, the impact on local stations would be swift and severe.
The Senate will take up the bill next. Send a message now urging your Senators to vote against rescinding public media funding.
No Free Press Salon Today - Attend the No Kings protests in central Ohio
10:30 AM 5:00 PM
East Broad Street & North High Street
Saturday, 6/14/2025 is not only the “No Kings, National Day of Defiance” all across America – it is also PRIDE here in Columbus. We’re protesting and celebrating at the same time.
On the day that Trump is throwing himself a military parade for his birthday, we need you to join us to take a stand! We’re protesting Trump’s harmful and anti-democratic actions, but also showing support for our LGBTQ+ members, friends, family and neighbors.
Project 2025 - Where We Are, Where We May Be Going
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 5:30 PM
Bob Crane Community Center, 3200 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
Join Upper Arlington Progressive Action for a FREE talk by Brian Rothenberg and David Pepper covering Project 2025 actions taken by our maladministration already and what further horrors we may expect and what we may want to do about it.
Let's not put our heads in the sand and be prepared to take action to protect ourselves and the vulnerable among us. And that seems to include almost everyone!
Please register for free here and consider a donation to help offset the costs.
RESULTS OHIO Bingo Fundraiser
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 8:00 – 10:00 PM
The Go Go, 987 N. Fourth Street, Columbus 43201
Go Go and Not Ur Grandmas Bingo is hosting a benefit event to raise money for RESULTS Ohio and also helping a fellow entertainer, Ty Blaq Fenix Diggs raise money for Physical Therapy.
We will have performances, raffles, and we are splitting all proceeds. We have raffle items of Designer Handbags, Autographed Merchandise from Carnie Wilson of Wilson Phillips and much more!
RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed people who advocate that our legislators move to build a more just and equitable world. We envision a world beyond poverty and the oppression that causes it.
Bingo is always free to play!
(P.S.: This is for adults, and it is really fun!)
What to do if ICE comes around
Episcopal Church Immigration Updates
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 1:00 – 1:30 PM
Due to the number of executive orders, immigration raids, and other policy changes, Episcopal Migration Ministries is scheduling weekly immigration calls. EMM will share updates and resources and will be joined by the Office of Government Relations and the Chief Legal Officer. Spanish interpretation will be available.
Register here.
Ohio National Lawyers Guild Legal Observer/Know Your Rights Training
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 6:00 PM
Want more information about keeping you and your comrades safe in this political climate or want to help defend the rights of organizers?
Register for the webinar here.