āRURAL OHIO FIGHTING AGAINST FASCISM
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 02
ADAMS, BROWN, PIKE, ROSS, AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES
NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN MONTH, ALASKA NATIVE HISTORY MONTH AND DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH.
MIDTERMS 2026 CAME AND WENT BUT HISTORY WAS MADE ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.
Statewide Statement: Election day came and went and although we would love to celebrate there is still a lot of work to do in Ohio and especially locally. Our representatives are still our representatives until January and some of us, even more so locally, our representatives will unfortunately continue their positions. We will have Sherrod Brown who support Israel but we also will have Seth Walsh who supports ending investments into Israel. Allison Russo also is pro-genocide. We elected our first woman in Ohio to be governor and we wish we could be happy about this historical moment but not when trans people are going through a genocide in this country and she chose to throw them under the bus and not support the trans youth which is damaging and harmful not only to trans folks but to women and children as a whole. If you do not support trans folks, you do not support women and children and you're actively contributing to the violence against us. Trump and his administration are still in power. āThe fight continues and it's time for the vote blue no matter who crowd to finally start demanding their elected officials to do what is needed and quickly. Now isn't the time to give up or blindly trust in them doing what's right.
More words from our lead and comrades will be added here shortly.
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Nationwide Statement: This is something to take a moment and soak in, celebrate, feel proud. November 3rd, 2026 made history and we don't mean one single moment made history, history was made all over this country and all in one night.
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We now have more women governors than we’ve ever had.
For the first time ever, there will be 3 Black women in the senate at the same time.
House Democrats has more than 100 women on the caucus for the first time in history.
Ohio has the first woman governor in history, Amy Acton (who threw trans kids under the bus)
Georgia elected the first Black woman in the history of the U.S., Keisha Lance Bottoms, to be governor and the first
Gina Hinojosa will become Texas’ first Latina governor and the first democrat to hold the title in over 30 years.
Bentley Huggins became Georgia’s first non-binary representative and it’s first Japanese-American lawmaker.
Democratic Socialist Abdul El-Sayed is the first Muslim senator to be elected in U.S. history.
Jaelynn Scott became the first trans Black woman to be elected a state legislature in the country.
Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford is the first trans person to win election the the state’s legislature. She won her election with 92.5% of the vote.
Allison Montgomery became Alabama’s first trans state legislator.
Joanna Whaley is the first openly trans woman in Michigan to be elected to its House of Representatives.
Leigh Finke became Minnesota’s first trans lawmaker back in 2022 and was re-elected for a third term.
Delaware re-elected DeShanna Neal, Delaware’s first nonbinary elected official for a term.
Quinnie Perez in Florida became the first trans woman elected to any position. The Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Zoey Zephyr has won re-election to Montana House of Reps for a third term.
First Native American woman to be elected to the Senate in Minnesota, Peggy Flannagan.
Dr. Annie Andrews just became the first democrat to represent South Carolina in the Senate in over a quarter century.
Melt Kiros Proves, first Gen Z woman to be elected into congress.
Deb Haaland becomes the nation’s first Native American woman governor in New Mexico.
Chris Papas is the first openly gay man to be elected in the U.S. Senate.
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This is the most diverse and inclusive our government has ever been. I couldn't more hopeful, this is truly the most hopeful I've been in a long time just based on these historical moments in one night alone. We can't speak on these accomplishments though without speaking on the harm that continues to follow, the throwing trans folks, especially our youth under the bus. As mentioned above, trans folks are going through a genocide in this country as you will find further information throughout our webpage and after this election cycle the people voted against them in the majority of states that had trans issues on the ballot. I have been personally reached out and our group from trans folks who are and have been terrified and unfortunately they didn't have too much to celebrate or feel relief from when the results came in. If you want liberation you must want if for everyone and fight for everyone.
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This is a roller coaster and an emotional whiplashing moment. All kinds of emotions are coming to surface but what we do know is it's time to buckle up and we hope you're around for it. You will have to get uncomfortable before we all have liberation. We have ideas for the next steps and already making moves. Reach out it you're ready to step up and do something. Next steps are listed below.
OUR NEXT PROJECT: ADAMS COUNTY
We are going to create something that has the potential for immense positive change within our communities. A documentary about our neighbors and we need some folks to help us do just that. have a new way to reach our community. If we see our neighbors and hear their stories, we are more likely to care about what our neighbors are going through and possibly think even further than just our own community. Showing folks a movie where they could see their sister, their neighbor, their local farmer, the DG clerk, their hair dresser or anyone else in their lives, may help some folks understand the severity of what’s happening and that all of this is a non-partisan universal (national) problem. If you or someone you know would like to be involved or tell their story, reach out to our email below.āā
Join The Documentary Team
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Group and Organization Partners
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Photographer and Videographers and Sound (2-5 more)
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Directors (1-2 more) and Editors (2-3)
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Camera assistance (1 for each photo/videographer)
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Door knocking about community aid
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Finding local folks to be in the documentary throughout all of the county
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Location and Event planner assistant
OUR GROUP'S FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
We are raising funds to help us continue our community aid efforts and for all of our upcoming actions. Here are some things we need and are seeking. All of these items do not need to be new, they can be secondhand to save waste and money:
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Video and sound equipment
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A better projector for larger, farther and a more clear view (it doesn't need to be wireless, we have a power bank we can plug it into)ā
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Website fees ($25 a month, ongoing)
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Educational materials to distribute to our communities i.e. leaflets
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Items for our Appalachian Free Market (ongoing)
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As we get the items we need we will delete off of this list. Thank you for your support and your continued support as well as your fight. Donating to activist groups is a beneficial act to take.
After disrupting the Trump rally in Chillicothe we decided to make a toolkit all about disruptive activism and we need you to read through it. This toolkit took a good amount of time with knowledge we already had and the research we did to ensure this toolkit has everything it needs in it. There are links and sources throughout and a recommendations page at the end for books, articles and other related toolkits or trainings.
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A4z06DC4AwyaEshiOK4HCR0U9OqcHC7C/view?usp=drive_link
Tap on this title to be taken to our page with more information.
MASS SURVEILLANCE: FLOCK, AXON AND MORE
We created a Mass Surveillance Toolkit to help folks get informed. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tSOaDve17voe9CZooqAqUysK_L70lYyo/view?usp=drivesdk
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Check to see if you have been flagged on flock cameras. https://haveibeenflocked.com/
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Report flock cameras in your area. https://deflock.org/app
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Those who have been caught destroying flock cameras, the majority of the cases have been dropped based on the fact that these violate our privacy and our constitutional rights. This is also what our bail fund is for (not Indivisible affiliated)
If you know any that are not listed, reach out and let us know. We will make sure to do our research and add them to the list.
Even if you're an individual that has hobbies or talents but not actual jobs, you should be on this list with your expertise. We want to make sure we support everyone we possibly can.
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Home Afarm Seaman, Ohio (Adams County)
Ferment & Flourish Amelia, Ohio
Gracious Farm Goshen, Ohio
Gemini Nails Chillicothe, Ross
LoriG Comedy Chillicothe, Ross
Pop Culture Toys & Collectibles Chillicothe, Ross
Paper City Coffee Chillicothe, Ross
Paper City Mentoring Project Chillicothe, Ross
50 West Chillicothe, Ross
335 Cakes Chillicothe, Ross
Castle & Co. By AlexChillicothe, Ross
Whisk & Whimsy Chillicothe, Ross
Fate & Fable Co Chillicothe, Ross
Wheatberry Books Chillicothe, Ross
United Way Ross Chillicothe, Ross
Western Ave Exotics Chillicothe, Ross
Hidden Gems Chillicothe, Ross
The Oracles' Roots Chillicothe, Ross
Ladies of Light Boutique Chillicothe, Ross
Thunderbird Tattoo Company Chillicothe, Ross
Wise Bakes Chillicothe, Ross
Bewilderment Lancaster (Fairfield County)
E&T Collectibles Greenfield (Highland County)
Grounded the Plant Bar Chillicothe, Ross
Julie's Shop on Paint Chillicothe, Ross
Steiner's Speakeasy
Southern Ohio Axe Throwing
V's Hair Studio Athens, Ohio
Taryn Penrose Photography
WORLD WATER BANKRUPTCY
The UN announced that the world is in a water crisis and bankruptcy. With the increase of data centers and folks using AI increasing the demand of these centers, we suggest you start preparing your family to ensure you have water for as long as you possibly can.
NEXT STEPS AFTER MIDTERMS
In August, we raised enough funds for some of the things we've been needing and wanting:
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Update our Appalachian Edge Free Market with shelving, racks, storage boxes, signage and handout materials.
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Harvest and storage/handout supplies for the community aid garden foods
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Bought a portable projector
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Additional folding table
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New speaker and mics
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Website fees for this month and nextāā
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When we get more we will add to this list!
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Thank you to everyone who donated during the triple match month. We would not have been able to get any of these things or what we need in the future without you.
A couple of us organized disrupting the Trump rally and we did it. Check out 'our actions' page to read and see more. (we're sure you saw it though because it was viral nationally) but let's discuss in depth.
OHIO DATA CENTERS
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Adams County voted for zoning! This is the best news for our county. Voting for zoning is showing our bigoted commissioners that there are in fact more than a handful of folks here that don't want the data center and they cannot look away. Many other locations in our district also voted in favor for zoning solely because it will delay or even halt the data center builds.
If you've went through the disruptive acitivism toolkit you know that we have other options if they decide to not listen to their constituents and we are here to organize.
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For information on data centers and Ohio data centers tap here.
For information specifically about Congressional District 02 tap here.
To find where to sign the petition, go to conserveohio.com
PBS News Classroom has a whole lot of resources, lessons and more to help us combat misinformation and continue educating or relearn media literacy. Share and utilize these resources while we have them and make sure to donate to PBS if you're capable.
ACTIONS WITH A PROJECTOR
We bought a portable projector to project videos, images, statements, documents/documentaries and more up on big buildings and walls for everyone to see.
Billboards are expensive, but this? We can do this anywhere anytime. It’ll be our moving billboard.
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We will need to raise funds to get a bigger and better projector to put up on bigger buildings and walls. The one we have is unfortunately isn't great for too far away and we hope to find one that would work in the evening well before the sun goes down if that makes sense.
If you have ideas of locations and ideas to put up on the projector, reach out. If you’re an artist or graphic designer and wanna create something for this, do it! If you have a clip that we should show to the public over and over again, send it over. We’ll start a folder with all of these messaging ideas in it. Contact us if you'd to add to the folder.
Read this toolkit to learn the differences between being an ally and being an accomplice. Then, move forward accordingly.
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/11JF7Ph3HB-ZgGcix-obsP1neHBluEYcb/view?usp=drive_link
OHIO ICE DETENTION CENTERS AND MASS CAMPS
Butler Co. Correctional Complex
Bedford Heights City Jailā
Morrow Co. Correctional Facility
SenecaCo. Jail
Geauga Co. Safety Center
7/10 ICE detainees don't have criminal records.
At this point we should be outside of every ICE detention facility 24/7.
Document by Ohio Against Extremism.
We will have these petitions at every event and activity that we host and attend. They are due by June 2026. Make sure you sign your county petition as soon as you possibly can. You can also reach out to us for a meet up plan if you are unable to get to the events or activites we host.
We are seeking volunteers to help us gather signatures in Adams, Pike, Brown, Highland and Ross County. If you would like to help with these efforts to secure Equal Rights in Ohio and Right to Marry, email eoaohioindivisible@gmail.com
THE DEFINITION OF GENOCIDE:
Free Palestine
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Free Venezuela
Free Lebanon
Free the World
Liberation for All
The legal term “genocide” refers to certain acts committed with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. Genocide is an international crime, according to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (1948). The acts that constitute genocide fall into five categories:
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Killing members of the group
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Causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group
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Deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction, in whole or in part
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Imposing measures intended to prevent births within the group
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Forcibly transferring children of the group to another group
FREE PALESTINE
FREE SUDAN
FREE IRAN
FREE CONGO
FREE HAITI
