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Posts by Laura Oldham

Real classy little greasy spoon that I think you'd like: Five Guys. They have burgers AND fries.

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Laura Oldham giving a speech

Laura Oldham giving a speech

The inauguration of Upper Arlington City Councilmember @lauramoldham.bsky.social

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hi! i would like to reup my request for ANY AND ALL PEOPLE FIGHTING DATA CENTERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME

i am now covering data center conflicts for @heatmap.news

my email is jael@heatmap.news

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Right Now, Thursday, 12/18, ICE is targeting neighborhoods in North Columbus between I-71 and Cleveland Ave, east of the freeway and all along Morse Rd. Schools are not letting children outside; people are not going to work. If anyone you know is at risk, please alert them! It’s happening here.

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New report suggests Columbus area should pump brakes on tax breaks Columbus and its suburbs are handing out more tax breaks than ever but a new report suggests the payoff isn’t worth it.

Columbus and its suburbs are handing out more tax breaks than ever but a new report suggests the payoff isn’t worth it.

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404 Media Is Making a Zine We are publishing a risograph-printed zine about the surveillance technologies used by ICE.

404 Media is making a print zine! About the surveillance technologies used by ICE. 16 pages, riso printed. Shipping early January. Features reworked versions of our best reporting and a few new things. We're very excited! And hope to do more if people like it:

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Everyone is getting upset about the data centers. They pollute a lot and use a lot of energy and will eventually be very ugly/huge vacant buildings. And I understand being mad about that. Until you consider the state of the lazer tag industry at this moment, and how much help that sector needs.

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Crust Fund Pizza is collaborating with Giordano’s on "Millennium Pork" deep dish for a good cause. blockclubchi.co/4osCwm6

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I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.

Every day my phone buzzes. It is a neighborhood group: four people were kidnapped at the corner drugstore. A friend a mile away sends a Slack message: she was at the scene when masked men assaulted and abducted two people on the street. A plumber working on my pipes is distraught, and I find out that two of his employees were kidnapped that morning. A week later it happens again.

An email arrives. Agents with guns have chased a teacher into the school where she works. They did not have a warrant. They dragged her away, ignoring her and her colleagues’ pleas to show proof of her documentation. That evening I stand a few feet from the parents of Rayito de Sol and listen to them describe, with anguish, how good Ms. Diana was to their children. What it is like to have strangers with guns traumatize your kids. For a teacher to hide a three-year-old child for fear they might be killed. How their relatives will no longer leave the house. I hear the pain and fury in their voices, and I wonder who will be next.

Understand what it is to pray in Chicago.

I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time. Every day my phone buzzes. It is a neighborhood group: four people were kidnapped at the corner drugstore. A friend a mile away sends a Slack message: she was at the scene when masked men assaulted and abducted two people on the street. A plumber working on my pipes is distraught, and I find out that two of his employees were kidnapped that morning. A week later it happens again. An email arrives. Agents with guns have chased a teacher into the school where she works. They did not have a warrant. They dragged her away, ignoring her and her colleagues’ pleas to show proof of her documentation. That evening I stand a few feet from the parents of Rayito de Sol and listen to them describe, with anguish, how good Ms. Diana was to their children. What it is like to have strangers with guns traumatize your kids. For a teacher to hide a three-year-old child for fear they might be killed. How their relatives will no longer leave the house. I hear the pain and fury in their voices, and I wonder who will be next. Understand what it is to pray in Chicago.

“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”

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The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.

One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc

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Thank you! I don’t have a Kip sign, but I’m supporting him, too.

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Hey Upper Arlington! You have the opportunity to vote for SIX seats in SEVEN days. Hand motions optional.

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Good Works Columbus: October 27th, 2025 Hi gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus!Early voting continues this week for the general election (Election Day November 4th). Good Works Columbus...

Final week of early voting before the General Election! Good Works Columbus endorses Jesse Vogel for Columbus City Council and encourages readers to vote @senatormeow.bsky.social Sample Meowlet

Check out that and volunteer opportunities in this week’s newsletter:

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5 months ago 10 6 0 0
Selfie with me, UA City Council candidate Laura Oldham, and Columbus City School Board member Sarah Ingles holding Franklin County Dem Sample ballots for Upper Arlington

Selfie with me, UA City Council candidate Laura Oldham, and Columbus City School Board member Sarah Ingles holding Franklin County Dem Sample ballots for Upper Arlington

Picture of me chatting with a voter on his lawn

Picture of me chatting with a voter on his lawn

Photo of big team of canvassers, several of them holding yard signs.

Photo of big team of canvassers, several of them holding yard signs.

Vote @lauramoldham.bsky.social for Upper Arlington City Council!

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THANK YOU!!!

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Central Ohio folks, we have this in Jesse Vogel for Columbus city council and @lauramoldham.bsky.social for Upper Arlington city council.

Early voting is open, and (from what I’ve observed) turnout is pretty low, so it’s both quick and your vote can make a big difference.

And you get a sticker!

5 months ago 21 6 2 0

Can I get 4,000 of those?

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Can you do the Upper Arlington democratic slate card? Thx

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"KNOW YOUR PROTEST RIGHTS
You don’t need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don’t need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you’re not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.
When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.
If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.
If you get stopped by the police, ask if you’re free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.
If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don’t sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.
If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney — no matter your citizenship or immigration status."

"KNOW YOUR PROTEST RIGHTS You don’t need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don’t need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you’re not obstructing traffic or access to buildings. When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police. If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries. If you get stopped by the police, ask if you’re free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away. If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don’t sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present. If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney — no matter your citizenship or immigration status."

If you're taking to the streets to protest today, know your rights.

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Thank you, Senator! So thrilled to receive the coveted Meowlet mention. I'll be hanging out at early vote today from 1:00 - 5:00, drenched in rain and enthusiasm. Say "hello" if you stop into vote!

6 months ago 10 1 0 0

Hear me out: Let’s use the wreckage of this to create a giant bumper cars community.

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BBC News headline: Frankenstein is monster success at Venice film festival

BBC News headline: Frankenstein is monster success at Venice film festival

Actually, Frankenstein is a doctor success at the Venice film festival

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You can tell I’m serious by my hat.

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BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen has confirmed that the entire Al Jazeera team in Gaza City has been killed.

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Violet was willing to tell the Realtors in Ocean City, New Jersey that they had $2.2 million at the ready for the finest mediocre beach house that money could buy.

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Fun fact: This was Fran and Mike looking at the unedited version of Liam Neeson’s genitalia.

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So pleased that @hambleyforohio.bsky.social could stop by our house to share his vision for a better future for all Ohioans. Please give him your vote next year on Election Day!

8 months ago 14 4 0 0
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We went to a @hambleyforohio.bsky.social house party last night and he was an amazing speaker! @lauramoldham.bsky.social and I are excited to host him at our house tomorrow afternoon.

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THE BEST

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Yes. It's one of the listed amenities on all the houses in the running.

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