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Boomers and Gen Z to the Rescue

In facing off against repression and standing firm against growing autocracy in one place or another, there’s a weird and powerful de facto alliance taking shape that’s worth learning more...

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Qualified Immunity, ICE and Ohio’s call to action

In recent weeks, public attention has turned again to a familiar but deeply consequential phrase: “federal immunity.” The term has resurfaced after ICE murdered two protestors...

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ICE murders Alex Pretti

On Saturday, January 24, 2026 Immigration and Customs enforcement murdered yet another American citizen who was protesting the Gestapo tactics, and specifically trying to assist a woman who had...

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Action Alert

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Friday, 06 February 2026
Statewide protests called for Feb. 7 to defend and expand Haitians' TPS and demand ICE out of Ohio
There are more activists events in the Free Press CalendarFriday, February 6, 3pmLiberation Center, 1004 Parsons Ave.A broad coalition of immigrant rights organizations, human rights groups, and progressive movements, have announced a...
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03 February 2026
Boomers and Gen Z to the Rescue
Wade Rathke

In facing off against repression and standing firm against growing autocracy in one place or another, there’s a weird and powerful de facto alliance...
News
People outside holding candles
03 February 2026
Vigil for those killed by ICE
David Hill

On a bitter cold street corner nurses, union workers, musicians, and other folks gathered to remember the life of Veterans Administration (VA) Intensive...
Politics
Details about event
02 February 2026
Five Ohio immigration bills to know
Rachel Coyle

This article first appeared on...
Music
Atmosphere
01 February 2026
Bus Style Activities: R.A. The Ruggedman, Sage Francis and Atmosphere
Wes Flexner aka Anon

“ICE is a bunch of pussy motherfuckers who wanna beat their wives. White supremacists aren’t taking over shit. Fuck ‘em. If you support ICE...
Arts
Movie poster
06 February 2026
Reeltime with Richard Ades: Blacks, Jews unite in fight to liberate amusement park
Richard Ades

This article first appeared online here....
Editorial
Police cars and officers at protest
05 February 2026
“Obstructing official business”: A harbinger of things to come if ICE surges into Columbus a second time?
Free Press Staff

The anti-ICE protestor who was arrested by Columbus police believes an obstructing official business charge was filed separately after...
People
04 February 2026
Video: Vigil for Alex Pretti, Renee Good and other ICE victims
Scot Lacy

On Sunday, February 1 there were two vigils for Alex Pretti, Renee Good and other victims of ICE terror -- one at Weinland Park and one at the VA hospital...
Action Alerts
Details about event
06 February 2026
Statewide protests called for Feb. 7 to defend and expand Haitians' TPS and demand ICE out of Ohio

There are more activists events in the Free Press Calendar

Friday, February 6...
Human Rights
Two men hugging
03 February 2026
Unmask ICE in Springfield, and beyond
Ohio Immigrant Alliance

DHS Secretary Noem announced that...