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Is Congress trampling on state laws protecting property rights against pipelines? • Ohio Capital Journal Lawmakers and advocates on the right and left are raising questions about a provision in legislation a powerful U.S. House committee approved Wednesday, with critics arguing it would allow federal…

Advocates on the right and left are raising questions about a provision a powerful U.S. House committee approved Wednesday, arguing it would allow federal regulators to approve natural gas and carbon dioxide pipelines over prohibitions in state law. buff.ly/WkIEe2F

We're thrilled to say that we've won a grant from Contest Every Race through 2026 that allows us time, training, and technology tools to apply to building our infrastructure for local elections! Our spotlight: this year's councils and trustees and recruiting for next year's county commissioner race.

Fairfield County Indivisible

Also, Fairfield County Indivisible needs 50 subscribers for its new YouTube channel so that they can live stream the town hall and other events (like office visits). Please subscribe (you can always unsubscribe later): www.youtube.com/@FairfieldCo...

Town Hall with Invited Guest Troy Balderson (OH-12) · Ohio Progressive Action Leaders ## Balderson needs to face our community! ## Troy Balderson is on recess and **should** be in his home district meeting with constituents, but will he show up? From national Indivisible: "Concept: I...

Our Fairfield County Indivisible group is resurrecting for activism and community! This week: On Saturday, they're hosting an empty-chair town hall with invited guest Troy Balderson. They had such a big response they had to find a larger venue. Signups here: www.mobilize.us/opalmissionv...

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Saturday, WE THE PEOPLE, will show our power! On April 5th, we will say, in one voice: HANDS OFF! Lancaster, Ohio, in front of the county courthouse at 2 p.m.! social.demcast.com/s/7wVJZkBB

Imposing SNAP Food Benefit Costs on States Would Worsen Hunger, Hurt States’ Ability to Meet Residents’ Needs | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Requiring states to pay even a modest portion of SNAP benefits would radically change the program’s funding structure, abandoning the long-standing national commitment to provide low-income households...

Among the harmful proposals from Republican lawmakers so far is an emerging push to require states to pay a portion of SNAP food benefit costs for the first time to help pay for tax cuts for the wealthiest business owners and households.  www.cbpp.org/research/foo...

Fairfield County: let's organize carpools and represent!

What to do with Rage? Let's take it from 100 to 0 in one post

What to do with Rage?
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(next to an image of Trump) MAGA Republicans are slashing necessary programs to fund tax cuts for the rich. Their budget proposes: $230 billion cuts for SNAP/nutrition programs $880 billion cuts for health care funding $330 billion cuts for public education & workforce training/protection $4.5 trillion in tax breaks for the rich This isn't about efficiency. It's about making the rich richer

The Trump Tax Scam sells out everyday Americans to help billionaires get even richer.

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Since you are ignoring the fascism of the current administration and its effect on older adults, I can only assume you approve and comply. I will be unsubscribing from your programs.

Will do so for other content creators.

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'Students are under attack.' Ohio State students and faculty rally against controversial bill • Ohio Capital Journal Hundreds of Ohio State students, faculty, staff and alumni protested against a massive bill that would dramatically change higher education across the state Tuesday afternoon.

Hundreds of Ohio State students, faculty, staff and alumni protested against a massive bill that would dramatically change higher education across the state Tuesday afternoon

Take Action in Fairfield County! · Fairfield County Democratic Party on Mobilize Our objective is to make Fairfield County, Ohio, Democratic. Every day a little more Democratic. Every day a little more compassionate. Every day a little kinder.

Follow our updated events on Mobilize: www.mobilize.us/fairdems/ Still haven't figured out how Mobilize can auto-post here and save me some typing!

Visit Fairfield County Democratic Party's offices every Thursday evening 5-7 to unwind with like-minded folks. On 3/6, we kick off Women's Herstory Month with a showing of "She's Beautiful When She's Angry." 118 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, Ohio!

Sign up for our newsletter: we've got a LOT going on in our own 2025 project to reach more community members and voters, provide a safe and predictable place to meet every week, foment activism and craftivism, and learn from each other. Subscribe www.mobilize.us/fairdems/

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Please join us this Saturday (8:30-11:00 a.m.) for pancakes, politics, and celebration in Fairfield County, Ohio! Contributions accepted at secure.actblue.com/donate/panca..., but the family-friendly event is free and open to the public!

Our 2025 is predictable weekly office hours: Every Thursday, 5-7 p.m., in Lancaster. We will always be open but could use some "hosts" who'd pick a Thursday to lead a discussion, present an idea, offer an activity, teach someone how to do something... Email us at info@fairdems.com to get started.