Andy Downing
@andydowning33.bsky.social
director/editor @matternews
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Not author's fault I imagine, but loathe the growing tactic at mainstream outlets of refusing to link to external outlets for SEO reasons, even when using a quote (happens to us all the time)
@matternews.bsky.social and @andydowning33.bsky.social did the work! Don't duck them on a link @nbc4i.com!
@matternews.bsky.social and @andydowning33.bsky.social did the work! Don't duck them on a link @nbc4i.com!
January 21, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Not author's fault I imagine, but loathe the growing tactic at mainstream outlets of refusing to link to external outlets for SEO reasons, even when using a quote (happens to us all the time)
@matternews.bsky.social and @andydowning33.bsky.social did the work! Don't duck them on a link @nbc4i.com!
@matternews.bsky.social and @andydowning33.bsky.social did the work! Don't duck them on a link @nbc4i.com!
January 21, 2026 at 3:53 PM
ripped a dollar in half to make earplugs for this golomb/greg freeman show in cincy I’m sure that’ll do the trick
January 21, 2026 at 2:08 AM
ripped a dollar in half to make earplugs for this golomb/greg freeman show in cincy I’m sure that’ll do the trick
"[OSU] repeatedly talks about values related to inclusion, to care, to compassion, integrity, respect – all of those things. And given what is very publicly happening in the news right now, to bring in Customs and Border Protection for any reason, to us violates those values."
Ohio State students protest presence of CPB recruiters at university career fair – Matter News
‘ repeatedly talks about values related to inclusion, to care, to compassion, integrity, respect – all of those things. And given what is very publicly happening in the news right now, to bring in Cus...
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January 20, 2026 at 3:23 PM
"[OSU] repeatedly talks about values related to inclusion, to care, to compassion, integrity, respect – all of those things. And given what is very publicly happening in the news right now, to bring in Customs and Border Protection for any reason, to us violates those values."
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If I had any time to write about art, I'd definitely be writing about Akeylah Wellington's show "Soft Power" at Brandt Galleries. Fortunately, @andydowning33.bsky.social and @matternews.bsky.social have us covered. So go see this amazing work. Support local art and support local journalism!
"I think there’s something I’m seeking, some sensory feeling I want to impart on folks who are looking at my work. And I don’t know if I have the language to explain what that feeling is, but it’s a sense of appreciation, but also confusion, but also frustration and melancholy or even impotence."
Akeylah Wellington explores ‘soft power’ in a world grown hard – Matter News
The Columbus artist’s new exhibition, co-curated by Reg Zehner, kicks off with an opening reception at Pecha Projects today (Friday, Jan. 16).
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January 19, 2026 at 5:43 PM
If I had any time to write about art, I'd definitely be writing about Akeylah Wellington's show "Soft Power" at Brandt Galleries. Fortunately, @andydowning33.bsky.social and @matternews.bsky.social have us covered. So go see this amazing work. Support local art and support local journalism!
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a man is talking to a group of people while standing in front of a tree .
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January 18, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Your periodic reminder that the Cringe live events calendar can now also be found at Matter News.
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Calendar – Matter News
The Cringe live events calendar at Matter News was updated on Sunday, Jan. 18 and includes listings through Sunday, Feb. 1. Visit Cringe.com here for four full weeks of listings and send your Columbus...
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January 18, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Your periodic reminder that the Cringe live events calendar can now also be found at Matter News.
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out for dinner and the restaurant has zero specials for whiskey friday with tony dokoupil should I put them on blast
January 16, 2026 at 10:56 PM
out for dinner and the restaurant has zero specials for whiskey friday with tony dokoupil should I put them on blast
"I think there’s something I’m seeking, some sensory feeling I want to impart on folks who are looking at my work. And I don’t know if I have the language to explain what that feeling is, but it’s a sense of appreciation, but also confusion, but also frustration and melancholy or even impotence."
Akeylah Wellington explores ‘soft power’ in a world grown hard – Matter News
The Columbus artist’s new exhibition, co-curated by Reg Zehner, kicks off with an opening reception at Pecha Projects today (Friday, Jan. 16).
matternews.org
January 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
"I think there’s something I’m seeking, some sensory feeling I want to impart on folks who are looking at my work. And I don’t know if I have the language to explain what that feeling is, but it’s a sense of appreciation, but also confusion, but also frustration and melancholy or even impotence."
Reposted by Andy Downing
“It’s a very coordinated propaganda campaign to demonize and dehumanize really small groups and to justify violence. And then if you question the narrative, they’re like, ‘What, you don’t care about fraud?’”
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The right-wing campaign targeting Somali daycares isn’t really about fraud – Matter News
‘It’s a very coordinated propaganda campaign to demonize and dehumanize really small groups and to justify violence.’
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January 14, 2026 at 11:14 PM
“It’s a very coordinated propaganda campaign to demonize and dehumanize really small groups and to justify violence. And then if you question the narrative, they’re like, ‘What, you don’t care about fraud?’”
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“We haven’t prepared any plans, and we have no idea what’s going to happen when I land there,” said Karki, who boarded the airplane with little more than his cell phone and a bag of clothes. “I have no family in Bhutan, no one nearby.”
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Fear, uncertainty grip Mohan Karki following his deportation by ICE – Matter News
Late Wednesday, the Columbus father spoke from the Delhi airport prior to boarding a flight to Bhutan, bringing a sad end to a nine-month odyssey in which family members, attorneys, and community grou...
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January 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM
“We haven’t prepared any plans, and we have no idea what’s going to happen when I land there,” said Karki, who boarded the airplane with little more than his cell phone and a bag of clothes. “I have no family in Bhutan, no one nearby.”
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“Having now been deported, Karki’s legal status presents more immediate challenges, since as a stateless person he has never been granted a birth certificate or a passport, which will severely restrict his ability to work or travel in Bhutan or any neighboring countries”
“We haven’t prepared any plans, and we have no idea what’s going to happen when I land there,” said Karki, who boarded the airplane with little more than his cell phone and a bag of clothes. “I have no family in Bhutan, no one nearby.”
matternews.org/community/fe...
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Fear, uncertainty grip Mohan Karki following his deportation by ICE – Matter News
Late Wednesday, the Columbus father spoke from the Delhi airport prior to boarding a flight to Bhutan, bringing a sad end to a nine-month odyssey in which family members, attorneys, and community grou...
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January 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM
“Having now been deported, Karki’s legal status presents more immediate challenges, since as a stateless person he has never been granted a birth certificate or a passport, which will severely restrict his ability to work or travel in Bhutan or any neighboring countries”
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“Karki’s case was complicated by his standing as a stateless person, having been denied legal status by Nepal upon his birth.“ Born in a refugee camp, abducted by ICE during a routine check. Hasn’t met his daughter who was born while he was detained. Now he’s in Bhutan, without a birth certificate.
“We haven’t prepared any plans, and we have no idea what’s going to happen when I land there,” said Karki, who boarded the airplane with little more than his cell phone and a bag of clothes. “I have no family in Bhutan, no one nearby.”
matternews.org/community/fe...
matternews.org/community/fe...
Fear, uncertainty grip Mohan Karki following his deportation by ICE – Matter News
Late Wednesday, the Columbus father spoke from the Delhi airport prior to boarding a flight to Bhutan, bringing a sad end to a nine-month odyssey in which family members, attorneys, and community grou...
matternews.org
January 15, 2026 at 12:45 PM
“Karki’s case was complicated by his standing as a stateless person, having been denied legal status by Nepal upon his birth.“ Born in a refugee camp, abducted by ICE during a routine check. Hasn’t met his daughter who was born while he was detained. Now he’s in Bhutan, without a birth certificate.
“We haven’t prepared any plans, and we have no idea what’s going to happen when I land there,” said Karki, who boarded the airplane with little more than his cell phone and a bag of clothes. “I have no family in Bhutan, no one nearby.”
matternews.org/community/fe...
matternews.org/community/fe...
Fear, uncertainty grip Mohan Karki following his deportation by ICE – Matter News
Late Wednesday, the Columbus father spoke from the Delhi airport prior to boarding a flight to Bhutan, bringing a sad end to a nine-month odyssey in which family members, attorneys, and community grou...
matternews.org
January 15, 2026 at 12:29 PM
“We haven’t prepared any plans, and we have no idea what’s going to happen when I land there,” said Karki, who boarded the airplane with little more than his cell phone and a bag of clothes. “I have no family in Bhutan, no one nearby.”
matternews.org/community/fe...
matternews.org/community/fe...
Reposted by Andy Downing
“It’s a very coordinated propaganda campaign to demonize and dehumanize really small groups and to justify violence. And then if you question the narrative, they’re like, ‘What, you don’t care about fraud?’”
matternews.org/community/th...
matternews.org/community/th...
The right-wing campaign targeting Somali daycares isn’t really about fraud – Matter News
‘It’s a very coordinated propaganda campaign to demonize and dehumanize really small groups and to justify violence.’
matternews.org
January 15, 2026 at 12:02 AM
“It’s a very coordinated propaganda campaign to demonize and dehumanize really small groups and to justify violence. And then if you question the narrative, they’re like, ‘What, you don’t care about fraud?’”
matternews.org/community/th...
matternews.org/community/th...
“It’s a very coordinated propaganda campaign to demonize and dehumanize really small groups and to justify violence. And then if you question the narrative, they’re like, ‘What, you don’t care about fraud?’”
matternews.org/community/th...
matternews.org/community/th...
The right-wing campaign targeting Somali daycares isn’t really about fraud – Matter News
‘It’s a very coordinated propaganda campaign to demonize and dehumanize really small groups and to justify violence.’
matternews.org
January 14, 2026 at 11:14 PM
“It’s a very coordinated propaganda campaign to demonize and dehumanize really small groups and to justify violence. And then if you question the narrative, they’re like, ‘What, you don’t care about fraud?’”
matternews.org/community/th...
matternews.org/community/th...
the daycare fraud panic ignited by right wing influencers and spread by politicians and the world's richest men was all in service of making people ok with this
The Trump administration is ending temporary protected status for Somali immigrants, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed.
Somali immigrants in the U.S. with TPS must leave the country by March 17, she said. nbcnews.to/3LscuRW
Somali immigrants in the U.S. with TPS must leave the country by March 17, she said. nbcnews.to/3LscuRW
January 13, 2026 at 2:38 PM
the daycare fraud panic ignited by right wing influencers and spread by politicians and the world's richest men was all in service of making people ok with this
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“I think my choosing of subjects that resonate with me or that I aspire to be like is very much a part of that story. It’s trying to find connection to the rest of humanity, to something greater than ourselves.”
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Kadir Nelson still driven by a love for the game – Matter News
Following the release of ‘Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game,’ the celebrated artist and picture book author will appear in conversation with fellow roundball aficionado Hanif Abdurraqib ...
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January 13, 2026 at 1:42 PM
“I think my choosing of subjects that resonate with me or that I aspire to be like is very much a part of that story. It’s trying to find connection to the rest of humanity, to something greater than ourselves.”
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Revisiting this one ahead of a day talking to high school students about white nationalist extremism, so basically a normal Tuesday.
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White Power Outage: Inside a Hilliard teen’s fascist terror plot – Matter News
Christopher Cook was sentenced last year in a white supremacist plot to attack the nation’s power grid, capping his evolution from isolated suburbanite to neo-Nazi radical.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Revisiting this one ahead of a day talking to high school students about white nationalist extremism, so basically a normal Tuesday.
matternews.org/community/wh...
matternews.org/community/wh...
“I think my choosing of subjects that resonate with me or that I aspire to be like is very much a part of that story. It’s trying to find connection to the rest of humanity, to something greater than ourselves.”
matternews.org/culture/word...
matternews.org/culture/word...
Kadir Nelson still driven by a love for the game – Matter News
Following the release of ‘Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game,’ the celebrated artist and picture book author will appear in conversation with fellow roundball aficionado Hanif Abdurraqib ...
matternews.org
January 12, 2026 at 11:56 PM
“I think my choosing of subjects that resonate with me or that I aspire to be like is very much a part of that story. It’s trying to find connection to the rest of humanity, to something greater than ourselves.”
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🚨Minneapolis, Portland, Columbus 🚨
@cassandrarprt.bsky.social worked all day yesterday updating the hostile press and agitator list.
It’s sorted by location.
If someone asks for an interview, ask the outlet or to see social media. You can also consult this list.
@cassandrarprt.bsky.social worked all day yesterday updating the hostile press and agitator list.
It’s sorted by location.
If someone asks for an interview, ask the outlet or to see social media. You can also consult this list.
If you are on the ground at a protest and not sure if a journalist is safe to talk to, check out our hostile journalist lookbook! Sometimes it takes a minute to load, apologies for any pokeyness.
Hostile Press Lookbook
Here are some dishonest rage farmers that you should never talk to on camera.
You can used the filter and sort functions to create your own view. There are page navigations at the bottom of the embed...
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January 11, 2026 at 6:48 PM
🚨Minneapolis, Portland, Columbus 🚨
@cassandrarprt.bsky.social worked all day yesterday updating the hostile press and agitator list.
It’s sorted by location.
If someone asks for an interview, ask the outlet or to see social media. You can also consult this list.
@cassandrarprt.bsky.social worked all day yesterday updating the hostile press and agitator list.
It’s sorted by location.
If someone asks for an interview, ask the outlet or to see social media. You can also consult this list.
less than two weeks to get those orders in and then this merch is gone for good.
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Matter News Apparel Collection Winter 2025
Welcome to the Matter News merch store!
Matter News is an independent, nonprofit newsroom based in Columbus, dedicated to telling the stories that shape our city with honesty, depth, and care.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:31 PM
less than two weeks to get those orders in and then this merch is gone for good.
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Hard to see events yesterday in Minneapolis and not recall the Ta'Kiya Young shooting in Columbus.
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‘Are you going to shoot me?’: The police killing of Ta'Kiya Young – Matter News
The shooting death of Young, 21, has left her family asking questions about everything from the actions taken by Blendon Township police to the use of Marsy’s Law to shield the officers involved.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Hard to see events yesterday in Minneapolis and not recall the Ta'Kiya Young shooting in Columbus.
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It’s bizarre that it’s considered smart to close schools to save dollars, even if those schools were close and convenient for the families and children they used to serve, and even if those schools were a haven of stability in a destabilized neighborhood.
New from Brian Williams.
New from Brian Williams.
On Development: Cities and schools need to be on the same page – Matter News
There is a savings associated with closing schools. But there also is a cost.
matternews.org
January 8, 2026 at 12:37 PM
It’s bizarre that it’s considered smart to close schools to save dollars, even if those schools were close and convenient for the families and children they used to serve, and even if those schools were a haven of stability in a destabilized neighborhood.
New from Brian Williams.
New from Brian Williams.
It’s bizarre that it’s considered smart to close schools to save dollars, even if those schools were close and convenient for the families and children they used to serve, and even if those schools were a haven of stability in a destabilized neighborhood.
New from Brian Williams.
New from Brian Williams.
On Development: Cities and schools need to be on the same page – Matter News
There is a savings associated with closing schools. But there also is a cost.
matternews.org
January 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM
It’s bizarre that it’s considered smart to close schools to save dollars, even if those schools were close and convenient for the families and children they used to serve, and even if those schools were a haven of stability in a destabilized neighborhood.
New from Brian Williams.
New from Brian Williams.