Millie Vaughan

Gisèle Pelicot rape trial: Ex-husband Dominique jailed for 20 years - BBC News The convictions bring to an end France's largest ever rape trial, which has shocked the country and world.

Gisèle Pelicot’s courage has shattered silence and brought justice to France’s largest-ever rape trial. For nearly a decade, she endured unimaginable horrors—today, she stood tall to ensure ‘shame changes sides.’ Her bravery is a beacon for survivors. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Trump is back with reckless tariffs—targeting Canada, Mexico, and China. This move will raise prices on essentials like food and cars, hurting American families most. It’s not leadership; it’s chaos. Americans can’t afford another term of this. 🌎💸 www.economist.com/leaders/2024...

Kneecap win legal action over UK funding ban: ‘This was never about £14,250. The motivation was equality’ Grant was blocked on grounds that Kneecap ‘oppose the United Kingdom itself’

Big win for free expression and culture! Irish-language rap group Kneecap—using music to keep their native language alive—just won a court case against the UK Gov, who unlawfully blocked their funding. The band’s donating it to youth groups in Belfast. www.irishtimes.com/culture/musi...

Ohio attorney general appeals decision that struck down state's six-week abortion ban • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost will appeal a Hamilton County court's decision to strike down the state's six-week abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest that was put into effect for sever...

Ohio voters made their voices lclear by passing a constitutional amendment to protect reproductive rights. But Yost is wasting taxpayer dollars appealing this court decision. Why? To defend an unconstitutional 6-week abortion ban Ohioans rejected. ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/ohio-...

Opinion: Immigrants have been vilified this year. Akron rejected that message with Issue 27 While many school levies in the area failed, Akron's passed, promising a new school for the majority of the city's immigrant students.

Akron voters sent a powerful message with Issue 27: Immigrants are valued, not vilified. Approving a new North High School shows we embrace our vibrant, growing immigrant community and invest in every child’s future. 🌍🏫 www.beaconjournal.com/story/opinio...

No Country for Young Politicians America is experiencing an invisible loss of talent, and paying for it in ways immeasurable but profound.

Ohio isn't just J. D. Vance country: Three of its cities have young Demoratic mayors of color. I profiled Akron's Shammas Malik, a 33-year-old of remarkable poise www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

HRC The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is working to change the institutions of daily life for LGBTQ+ people. Our staff members are experts in making that…

🏳️‍🌈 The Human Rights Campaign’s 2024 Municipal Equality Index gives Akron a perfect 100% score for inclusive laws and policies! 🌟 Proud to see Akron leading the way on equality. Learn more: www.hrc.org/resources/mu...

Lt. Gov. Husted's 'identity politics' post signals Ohio is not welcoming | Opinion In today's letters: Equality and inclusivity aren't "identity politics," they are economic necessities. America has opened Pandora's box.

Inclusivity isn't 'identity politics'—it's essential for Ohio's future. Lt. Gov. Husted's tweet sends the wrong message. Protecting trans rights & embracing equality are key to economic growth & attracting talent. A stronger Ohio includes everyone. www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...

Gender Wars Are an Early Warning Sign for Authoritarianism Women’s rights are at the forefront of security risks—and resistance.

Gender wars aren’t just cultural debates—they’re a warning sign of rising authoritarianism. When regimes target women’s and LGBTQ+ rights, they erode democracy itself. A must-read from @foreignpolicy.com : foreignpolicy.com/2024/11/19/g...

Delta CEO praises Trump as a ‘breath of fresh air’ The chief executive of Delta Air Lines says the incoming Trump administration will be a “breath of fresh air” for airlines after what he called government “overreach” under President Joe Biden

Delta’s CEO praising Trump as a “breath of fresh air” is a red flag for consumers. Rolling back protections means more hidden fees, fewer refunds, and less accountability for airlines. People deserve better than corporate profits over their rights. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Ohio bill would limit state funds for local governments that support abortion access State Rep. Josh Williams (R-Sylvania) introduced House Bill 475 on Monday.

Ohio's HB475 is an outrageous attack on local governments fighting for reproductive freedom. This bill weaponizes funding to silence support for abortion access, putting lives at risk and stripping communities of their autonomy. We must fight back! www.wtol.com/article/news...

Downtown's Capital Line eyes Gay Street for phase one of $100 million pedestrian project The Capital Line, the ambitious $100-million "urban pathway" planned for Downtown, is moving forward.

🌟 Big news for Columbus! The $100M Capital Line is kicking off with a Gay Street transformation: outdoor seating, greenery, walkways, and performance space.
www.dispatch.com/story/news/l...

Richland County native wins statehouse run in Columbus Christine Cockley is the daughter of Mark Cockley and Heather Cockley. She is a 2014 graduate of Lexington High School.

Big win for young leadership! 🎉 Christine Cockley, a Richland County native and 2014 Lexington grad, will represent Ohio's 6th District in Columbus. At just 28, she's bringing a fresh perspective to the Statehouse. 🗳️💪

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Columbus Council embraces immigrants with new commission, condemns racist neo-Nazi march Columbus has been working toward this commission for several years, but the timing is significant, said Council member Lourdes Barroso de Padilla.

Columbus takes a stand for inclusion and defiance against hate. After a neo-Nazi march through the Short North this weekend, Council voted unanimously to create the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. www.dispatch.com/story/news/l...

Yeah, his finance reports were baffling.

Connecting Downtown: Here Comes The Capital Line - Columbus Underground Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Edwards Companies President and CEO Jeff Edwards announced at a Columbus Metropolitan Club forum a $100 million project to connect Downtown Columbus’ most attracti...

Don’t know what the Capital Line is? Here’s @colsunderground.bsky.social’s coverage: columbusunderground.com/connecting-d...

Still a deafening silence from Ohio’s AG Dave Yost on Nazi’s in CBUS

In the words of Edmund Burke, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”.

Ohioans, your attorney general has nothing to say about racist, antisemitic slurs and Nazis pepper spraying people.

Nazi’s in Ohio

TRUMP ALLIES WERE TOLD TO STOP SAYING THEY’LL PUT MIGRANTS IN ‘CAMPS’ “Apparently some people think it makes us look like Nazis,” says a close Trump ally

The is quite a split screen today:
-Nazi’s on the march
in Ohio.
-trump team worried they sound like Nazis over concentration camps for migrants