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Advocates determined to keep US passenger rail on track Ohio lawmakers haven’t always been supportive of passenger rail. However, advocates are determined to see that proposed plans connecting Ohio’s largest cities, and beyond, stay on track.

Tune in to this episode of All Sides from WOSU to hear from CU reporter Brent Warren for an update on passenger rail service in Ohio: www.wosu.org/show/all-sid...

A printed card handed out at the celebration of the late Tom Spurgeon's life at the Society of Illustrators in New York City, January 24, 2020. A portrait of Tom is by artist Michael Netz and below is a quote from Tom which begins with "I had an amazing life." He is much missed. Always remember.

Always remember.

Amen

Read Jeffrey Epstein’s newly released emails about Trump Late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein specifically referenced his relationship with President Donald Trump in writing before Trump was elected to office and in the runup to the 2020 election, ac...

PBS did us a solid and dropped the whole Epstein emails.

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Theatre Review: Imagine Productions Presents Beautiful Reminder of the Power of 'Rent' - Columbus Underground You may have seen Rent before, but not this way! Catch performances by Imagine Productions through Nov 16 in Downtown Columbus

Rent runs through November 16 at the Columbus Performing Arts Center, with performances at 7:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:00 pm Sundays: columbusunderground.com/theatre-revi...

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Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.

A Dr Seuss cartoon from the 1940, depicting Uncle Sam being pressured by “America first”ers into appeasement as the Nazi train careens down the tracks. The caption is “relax, Sam, I assure you the express turns off right here.”

Just leaving this here.

A grid shows nine photos of military leaders. A headline reads: "Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation"

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired, sidelined or forced out generals and admirals in a series of ousters that could reshape the U.S. military for years to come. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...

The Trump Coin I'm adding my design submission

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The Onion: DHS: ‘Daycare Workers Have Walked Freely in This Country For Far Too Long’

The words "FIX YOUR HEARTS OR DIE" placed over David Lynch's face (a still from TWIN PEAKS THE RETURN).

I feel like we have the opportunity to turn David Lynch's quote into this moment's "Keep Calm and Carry On" and it's a far better rallying cry too.

The Mountain Goats: Through This Fire Across from Peter Balkan review – shipwreck songs from a master storyteller The latest themed album from John Darnielle’s band – with some help from Lin-Manuel Miranda – takes them on a sumptuously crafted and surprisingly upbeat voyage to a desert island

The Mountain Goats: Through This Fire Across from Peter Balkan review – shipwreck songs from a master storyteller

a TV listing for "Deadly Cheers"

FINALLY a version of Cheers where they kill each other

🎉 Hey Ohio: Today's Election Day! 🎉
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Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Grateful Dead singer, dies at 78 Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, known for her soulful mezzo-soprano voice, has died at 78. A spokesperson confirmed Godchaux-MacKay died Sunday at Alive Hospice in Nashville after having cancer.

Ack! She was so beautiful, free & a true hippie. She never hogged the stage taking attn away but she did once need a spare shirt & got one from my friend. She was so real. 😢 All our heroes are leaving us. Worst part of getting older. 🦋

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If you’re headed to the game today, grab a couple items from the list below and drop them off to Steel City Massive at the tailgate. #Crew96

"This country is built on greedy motherf----rs taking shortcuts and gaming the system to their benefit, but for some reason, when poor people find a way to turn nickel into a dime, they’re judged more severely, especially blacks.

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Restaurant Review: The Return of Milo's Deli - Columbus Underground Milo’s is a legend in its own right and has its own unique historical timeline.

“The stars have aligned and Milo’s has set up shop in the shell that was once Strongwater restaurant in Franklinton.”

REVIEW: columbusunderground.com/restaurant-r...

Ohio Senate Rs rejected our amendment to help temporarily shore up SNAP, but had NO TROUBLE finding $600M of YOUR FUNDS for the billionaire Haslam stadium.

The White House movie theater demolition ends a storied era in presidential history The vintage movie venue was destroyed this week as part of the Trump administration's plan to build a new $300 million ballroom. Former President Bill Clinton called it the office's "best perk."

The vintage movie venue was destroyed this week as part of the Trump administration's plan to build a new $300 million ballroom. Former President Bill Clinton called it the office's "best perk."

GoBus Expanding Service to New Parts of Ohio - Columbus Underground GoBus, the intercity bus service that has been operating in Ohio for 15 years, recently announced plans to add new routes that will double its footprint. The new service, which is expected to start in...

“The new service will offer direct routes from Columbus to Pittsburgh – with stops in Zanesville and Wheeling, among other towns – as well as a new Toledo line which will stop in Marion, Upper Sandusky, Findlay and Bowling Green.”

MORE: columbusunderground.com/gobus-expand...

US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Saturday that food benefits under one of the country's biggest social assistance programs will not be issued next month amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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