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The Columbus Free Press ("Now more than Ever!") is Central Ohio's independent progressive voice. Born in the aftermath of Kent State the Free Press has been speaking Truth to Power for over half a century.
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Reporting on ICE enforcement (kidnappings) in Columbus Ohio. Author is on substack. freepress.org/article/immi...
Immigration Enforcement in Columbus Ohio
Recorded at 6:00 PM EST today 12/18/2025, this footage shows the Hampton Inn and Suites on Stelzer Road in Columbus, which is reportedly housing an estimated 200 ICE, CBP and DHS agents.
freepress.org
December 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Reporting on ICE enforcement (kidnappings) in Columbus Ohio. Author is on substack. freepress.org/article/immi...
Immigration Enforcement in Columbus Ohio
Recorded at 6:00 PM EST today 12/18/2025, this footage shows the Hampton Inn and Suites on Stelzer Road in Columbus, which is reportedly housing an estimated 200 ICE, CBP and DHS agents.
freepress.org
December 20, 2025 at 3:15 AM
hsph.harvard.edu/news/cancer-...

Cancer risk may increase with proximity to nuclear power plants

In Massachusetts, residential proximity to a nuclear power plant (NPP) was associated with significantly increased cancer incidence, with risk declining by distance, according to a new study...
Cancer risk may increase with proximity to nuclear power plants | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
In Massachusetts, residential proximity to a nuclear power plant was associated with significantly increased cancer incidence, with risk declining by distance, according to a new Harvard Chan School s...
hsph.harvard.edu
December 20, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Trump argued he cut drug prices by 400, 500 or 600 percent, all mathematical impossibilities.
columbusfreepress.com/article/trum...
Trump Go Down
columbusfreepress.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Listen online tonight at 11pm on wgrn.org or on radio at 91.9FM
or Monday, 2pm at WCRS 92.7/98.3FM and wcrsfm.org.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Headlines Dec 19, 2025
Mex. Pres. Calls for Dialogue & Peace: Pentagon Strikes Alleged Drug Boats

Suspect in Brown Univ. Shooting Dead: Investigators Link Him to MIT Murder

Another Infant Freezes to Death in Gaza: Israel Cont. to Violate Oct. 10 Ceasefire...

www.democracynow.org/shows/2025/1...
Daily Show for December 19, 2025
A daily independent global news hour with Amy Goodman & Juan González. Doctors in Jail? Hospitals Stripped of Fed Funding? The Criminalization of Trans Youth Healthcare; Kilmar Ábrego García Reunites ...
www.democracynow.org
December 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Reposted by Columbus Free Press
Old Man Shouts at People from White House for 20 Minutes, and Other End of Year Observations: Today's #BradCast

Guests: Heather @digby56.bsky.social Parton of Salon, @driftglass.bsky.social of 'Pro Left Podcast'...

FULL STORY, LISTEN: bradblog.com?p=15592
December 19, 2025 at 1:35 AM
They’ve been accused of violently arresting people, including some who are in the country legally. And CBS News reported that masked agents have used tactics during protests that violate federal policy and a court order.
columbusfreepress.com/article/amid...
Amid ICE agent abuse arrests in Ohio, advocate says it "fails to police its own ranks"
columbusfreepress.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
These chaotic arrests in our communities are not the way to enforce our immigration system. This is a hallmark of fascism. The administration is intentionally trying to divide our community. We need to understand why this is happening and take a stand. columbusfreepress.com/article/ice-...
ICE raids in Columbus - hallmark of fascism
columbusfreepress.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Headlines Dec 18, 2025

House Rejects Res. Seeking Cong. Approval for Boat Strikes or Attack on Venezuela

Sen. Overwhelmingly Approves Record $901B Military Spending Bill

Israeli Army Shells Gaza Residential Area in Latest Violation of U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire

www.democracynow.org/shows/2025/1...
Daily Show for December 18, 2025
A daily independent global news hour with Amy Goodman & Juan González. “Divorced from Reality”: Economist Dean Baker Fact-Checks Trump’s Primetime Speech; Meet Tania Nemer, Fired Immigration Judge Sui...
www.democracynow.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Reposted by Columbus Free Press
SCOTUS Ruling a How-To for Unlawful Gerrymandering on 'Eve' of Critical Election Year: Today's #BradCast

Guest: Jay Willis of @ballsandstrikes.org; Also: Trump's vindictive plan to shutter nation's 'crown jewel' of atmospheric climate, weather science...

FULL STORY, LISTEN: bradblog.com?p=15590
December 18, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Reposted by Columbus Free Press
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis fired back at a Georgia state Senate committee.

"But you see, I'm not Marjorie Taylor
Greene, I ain't going to quit in a month because somebody threatens me," Willis said.
December 18, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Will visiting the only 24 hour “warming center” in Columbus motivate our mayor to care about other people? Probably not. Then again, he has a new photo opportunity almost every day to post online. When does he sit in his office doing any work?
columbusfreepress.com/article/usin...
Using People as Props
columbusfreepress.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Headlines Dec 17, 2025
Trump Orders Blockade on Sanctioned Oil Tankers Entering and Leaving Venezuela

ICC Rejects Israel’s Bid to Block War Crimes Probe in Gaza

1st Funerals Held Today for Victims of Bondi Beach Massacre

MIT Professor Fatally Shot in His Home

www.democracynow.org/shows/2025/1...
Daily Show for December 17, 2025
A daily independent global news hour with Amy Goodman & Juan González. A Path to WWIII? Greg Grandin on Venezuela, Trump’s “Madman Doctrine” & More; Chile’s Trump? Ariel Dorfman on the Election of Pin...
www.democracynow.org
December 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Reposted by Columbus Free Press
In Rialto, California, ICE goons arrested an individual who they ran over. The identity of the person being run over is unknown, as it is unclear whether they are an immigrant or a watchdog member.
December 17, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Reposted by Columbus Free Press
Bricks in the Wall: Today's #BradCast

Johnson kills House vote on ACA subsidies; Hegseth refuses to release boat strike video; Trump declares fentanyl 'WMD'; Repubs push back at his remarks on Reiner murder; Wiles goes off script...

FULL STORY, LISTEN: bradblog.com?p=15589
December 17, 2025 at 2:41 AM