Columbus Stand Up

04/10/2026

ANYONE IS WELCOME!! JOIN US FOR AN ORGANIZING MEETING!

We know a lot of us are facing higher utility bills and facing the the threat of more data centers coming into our communities. It’s time to join forces and strategize about how to fight back! Join us on Monday for an online organizing call. All are welcome!

Zoom link in bio!

04/02/2026

‼️PUCO HAS APPROVED OF THE RATE INCREASE‼️

Unfortunately, yesterday PUCO had approved of the electric rate increase. Despite the public’s opposition they continued to increase the electricity prices. Hear from Karin a Senior Attorney for Clean energy at the Ohio Environmental Council.

03/31/2026

Tomorrow at 1:30 PM, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) will meet to make decisions on electricity pricing, including proposals that could raise rates for Ohio customers.

PUCO regulates electricity and gas utilities across the state, meaning its decisions directly impact monthly bills. In recent years, some commissioners have faced public scrutiny over rate approvals, relationships with utility companies, and how costs are passed on to consumers.

This post breaks down who the commissioners are and the key concerns that have been raised about their roles.

Know who controls your utility bills!

03/21/2026

Join Ohio Women's Alliance Action Fund for the Primary Candidates Forum on Sunday, March 29! Hear from candidates and learn more about the issues shaping our city ahead of the upcoming primary election. We hope to see you there as we continue encouraging civic engagement across our community. Register at the link here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/primary-election-candidate-forum-tickets-1985066967737?link_id=5&can_id=18635912838e5796d053118a8760de71&source=email-j-54&email_referrer=email_3141283&email_subject=primary-election-candidate-forum-march-29&&

03/21/2026

Our friends at Columbus Stand Up is hosting the 2026 Primary Candidate Forum, on Sunday, March 29 at 2:00 p.m. This forum will feature candidates running for Ohio House seats 2 and 7. Register at: https://1l.ink/KZL5LD3

03/20/2026

This rate increase is different than the one we have organized around for Lights Out on AEP. But this latest price hike is further reason why PUCO cannot approve yet another increase in that case.

As Morgan Harper told NBC4 we have a core problem when it comes to utilities—the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio is not regulating AEP sufficiently!

As more and more of us are facing huge bills, it’s time for the PUCO to step up and do its job.

AEP Ohio customers are reacting as another price increase is on the way. https://nbc4i.co/3Pmn2n4?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_NBC4

03/19/2026

Join us at our annual Primary Candidates Forum! Races coming from Ohio House of Representatives 2 and 7. We hope to see you there!

🗓️ Sun, March 29th 2026

⏰ 2:30pm - 4pm

📍1890 East Main St, 43205

03/12/2026

We’re excited to announce that we will be hosting our annual primary election with an amazing set of partners!

Come join us to listen to what the candidates have to say!

⏰: 2PM - 4:30PM

🗓️: MARCH 29th, 2026

📍1890 E Main St

03/11/2026

The Columbus Institute of Contemporary Journalism (CICJ) has operated Freepress.org since 2000 and ColumbusFreepress.com was started initially as a separate project to highlight the print newspaper and local content. 

03/04/2026

CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE!

Electricity bills are rising across the U.S. for lots of reasons — aging grid costs, natural gas prices & booming data-center demand — but for everyday people it’s real money.

After a brutal winter, Columbus mom Britney Sawyer was shocked to see her electric bill hit $643.93 — nearly 5× the Ohio average — forcing her to cut spending and take on debt just to keep the lights on.

Read this article at : https://insideclimatenews.org/news/02032026/whats-driving-higher-electricity-rates/

02/23/2026

Columbus deserves real neighborhood representation.

Right now, City Council seats are technically district-based—but candidates still have to win votes citywide, which favors big money and corporate donors over everyday residents.

Our City, Our Say is a grassroots effort to move Columbus to a true district-only voting system—and put it on the November 2026 ballot.

Join the community meeting
🗓 March 2 | 6PM
📍 COED (1890 E Main St)

Let’s make sure every neighborhood has a real voice. We hope to see you there!

02/19/2026

You’re Invited: The People’s State of Our Schools

Join us for The People’s State of Our Schools: A Community-Led Town Hall on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 10am–12pm at the Maroon Culture Lab (formerly the Pythian Theatre).

This powerful community gathering will examine the impact of school closures in Columbus City Schools and launch the “Nothing About Us, Without Us!” Community Schools Campaign—a movement to reinvest in neighborhood schools and advance the NEA Community Schools Model as a sustainable path forward.

•Documentary screening
•Community & national voices
•Clear ways to take action

This is more than an event—it’s a call to organize, imagine, and fight for the schools our communities deserve.

Save the date and bring a neighbor.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/PSOS22126