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The tangible impact of the Tesla Takedown protests

In spite of the criticisms levied at the protests being staged outside of Tesla dealerships nationwide, including Easton in Columbus, the growing movement given rise by the drastic cuts to federal government initiated by Elon Musk are hitting the billionaire where it counts.

The Composers’ Collective at the Ohio Theatre

The revolutionary roots of the Aaron Copland ballet ‘Appalachian Spring,’ recently performed by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.

The end of work-from-home? On ‘Office Space’ and the spatial fix

Companies and politicians are calling for a full-time return to the office despite evidence that proves the effectiveness of remote work.

Cold War City: AI weapons factory from Anduril planned for Columbus

The future of the Midwest is increasingly being dictated by right-wing venture capitalists from Silicon Valley, including Anduril founder Palmer Luckey.

Peer cities show pitfalls, potential as LinkUS initiative brings Bus Rapid Transit to Columbus

Cities such as Indianapolis, Kansas City, Minneapolis and Cleveland offer instructive examples in the wake of voters approving Issue 47 in November.

Tracing the fascist roots of the Nazi demonstration in the Short North

Fascism has always found its footing in moments of societal and economic strain, mobilizing a charged middle-class to physically get the message out.

The biggest college football rivalry in central Ohio

The rivalry between Otterbein and Capital universities started with yearly canoe races in the 1890s before moving to the gridiron.

Cat conspiracies and couches: On JD Vance, regionalism and the Ohio grift

The Ohio grift is worthy of intense study in the fields of psychology and low-energy media spectacle, but it’s also a part of the wider battle for the reputation of the Midwest.

Columbus’ Photo Flood: Recent months give rise to trio of local photo books

Themes explored in new photo books from Julie Rae Powers, Colin Martinez and Josh Chaney range from explorations of queer identity in Appalachia to poetic reflections on the Midwest.

Watching Communist movies at the Wex

Reflections inspired by a June screening of six restored works by the Cuban director Tomás Gutiérrez Alea.