Dakotah Kennedy

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Upbeat Nonsense #19: Daredevil, Dark Knight and data centers

May 13, 2026

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4 min read

Upbeat Nonsense #19: Daredevil, Dark Knight and data centers

“The scene goes dark; time to fight back, hero” - Open Mike Eagle

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events

Planned Parenthood’s 'Drag Senator Husted’ event to fight for healthcare, not ICE funding

May 6, 2026

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2 min read

Planned Parenthood’s 'Drag Senator Husted’ event to fight for healthcare, not ICE funding

Local drag performers team up to save access to reproductive healthcare on May 7 at the Winchester.

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Upbeat Nonsense #18: Paprika and power plays

May 6, 2026

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4 min read

Upbeat Nonsense #18: Paprika and power plays

"It feels so close, but always disappears" - Quarterflash

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downbeat

‘The Data Centers Are Coming’: New podcast examines the not-so-hidden costs of Big Tech

Apr 29, 2026

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1 min read

‘The Data Centers Are Coming’: New podcast examines the not-so-hidden costs of Big Tech

The series is hosted by Ohio’s Danny Caine as part of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance’s “Building Local Power” podcast. The first two episodes premiere on Thursday, April 30.

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Upbeat Nonsense #17: Art imitates life and it's a mess

Apr 29, 2026

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Upbeat Nonsense #17: Art imitates life and it's a mess

“What are you changing? Who do you think you're changing?” - Jenny Lewis

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Upbeat Nonsense #16: Anxiety and accountability

Apr 22, 2026

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6 min read

Upbeat Nonsense #16: Anxiety and accountability

"People call me rude cause I ain’t lettin’ ‘em try me.” - Megan Thee Stallion

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downbeat

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor changed office policy prior to 2024 election, potentially contradicting previous statements

Apr 22, 2026

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2 min read

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor changed office policy prior to 2024 election, potentially contradicting previous statements

When Prosecutor Michael O’Malley faced questions about letting employees run for partisan office, he cited... events that happened after he changed the policy.

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events

‘Let’s Get Rhinestoned’: Celebrate Earth Day with The Girls’ Joint

Apr 16, 2026

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1 min read

‘Let’s Get Rhinestoned’: Celebrate Earth Day with The Girls’ Joint

Bring your lighters, grinders, or other items and rhinestone the crap out of them at Ninja City on April 22.

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Upbeat Nonsense #15: Earth, weed and fire

Apr 15, 2026

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4 min read

Upbeat Nonsense #15: Earth, weed and fire

Does this email pass the Bechdel Test?

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Upbeat Nonsense Issue #14: Forbidden Fruits, La Reina and Gift of Gab

Apr 8, 2026

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5 min read

Upbeat Nonsense Issue #14: Forbidden Fruits, La Reina and Gift of Gab

"You know I don't believe in hierarchy in female friendships."

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Upbeat Nonsense Issue #13: Awakening spring

Apr 1, 2026

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8 min read

Upbeat Nonsense Issue #13: Awakening spring

No pranks. Seriously.

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Upbeat Nonsense Issue #12: Just a sprinkle of pop culture

Feb 25, 2026

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7 min read

Upbeat Nonsense Issue #12: Just a sprinkle of pop culture

When shit happens, all you can do it pivot.

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3 lovely things

Feb 18, 2026

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5 min read

Three Lovely Things

A new TV series from the creator of Derry Girls, Trevor Noah's 2016 memoir and Pretty in Pink's iconic soundtrack.

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downbeat

Cuyahoga County’s prosecutors run for central committee raising eyebrows, calls into question previous office policy

Feb 18, 2026

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2 min read

Cuyahoga County’s prosecutors run for central committee raising eyebrows, calls into question previous office policy

Prosecutor Michael O'Malley, along with nearly 30 other current or former employees, are now running for seats on an obscure but powerful committee within the Democratic Party.

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arts and culture

Sounds like springtime? ‘Raspberry’ is the latest pop anthem from Chayla Hope and Other Animal

Feb 18, 2026

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4 min read

Sounds like springtime? ‘Raspberry’ is the latest pop anthem from Chayla Hope and Other Animal

Last Friday, Cleveland musicians Chayla Hope and Other Animal released their first collaboration titled “Raspberry.”

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Upbeat Nonsense Issue #11: Cleveland pop and prosecutorial politics

Feb 18, 2026

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15 min read

Upbeat Nonsense Issue #11: Cleveland pop and prosecutorial politics

Chayla Hope and Other Animal’s new EP, “Raspberry,” provides the perfect soundtrack as we head into spring.

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Upbeat Nonsense Issue #10: XORBIUS, why and zines

Feb 11, 2026

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15 min read

Upbeat Nonsense Issue #10: XORBIUS, why and zines

There is not a single mention of Valentine’s Day – well, except that one – in this newsletter.

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3 lovely things

Feb 11, 2026

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4 min read

Three Lovely Things

No theme this week, just a few pop culture pieces that I think are pretty special.

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arts and culture

The Year of the Zine: Microcosm Publishing celebrates thirty years

Feb 11, 2026

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The Year of the Zine: Microcosm Publishing celebrates thirty years

Sure, 2025 was also The Year of the Zine, but we’re doing it again.

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arts and culture

‘One enemy. One power-up’: New video game XORBIUS launches on Playdate

Feb 11, 2026

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‘One enemy. One power-up’: New video game XORBIUS launches on Playdate

Similar to Asteroids, but snarkier.

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3 lovely things

Feb 4, 2026

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4 min read

Here's what's holding my attention

Trust me, no one is more surprised than I am that there are not just one, but several football mentions this week.

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arts and culture

Lakewood’s Flame & Fable ‘romantasy’ bookstore celebrates first anniversary

Feb 4, 2026

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Lakewood’s Flame & Fable ‘romantasy’ bookstore celebrates first anniversary

Flame & Fable is home to more than 3,000 romance and fantasy book titles, including many Cleveland authors. Meet six of them on Saturday, Feb. 8 in Lakewood.

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arts and culture

More than just football: ‘Object of the Game’ showcases one high school coach’s Cleveland legacy

Feb 4, 2026

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More than just football: ‘Object of the Game’ showcases one high school coach’s Cleveland legacy

Just in time for a football-filled weekend, a new documentary tells Chuck Kyle’s story after 40 years at Saint Ignatius High School in Ohio City. The series premieres today, Feb. 4.

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Upbeat Nonsense Issue #9: Fantasy and football

Feb 4, 2026

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12 min read

Upbeat Nonsense Issue #9: Fantasy and football

This week's issue just so happens to include a local fantasy and romance bookshop, plus a few football references. Shocking, I know.

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Upbeat Nonsense Issue #8: Dystopia and data centers in Ohio

Jan 28, 2026

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13 min read

Upbeat Nonsense Issue #8: Dystopia and data centers in Ohio

Plus, the Sculpture Center is hosting its first all ceramics exhibition opening on Friday, Jan. 30.

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Upbeat Nonsense #19: Daredevil, Dark Knight and data centers

Planned Parenthood’s 'Drag Senator Husted’ event to fight for healthcare, not ICE funding

Upbeat Nonsense #18: Paprika and power plays

‘The Data Centers Are Coming’: New podcast examines the not-so-hidden costs of Big Tech

Upbeat Nonsense #17: Art imitates life and it's a mess

Upbeat Nonsense #16: Anxiety and accountability

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor changed office policy prior to 2024 election, potentially contradicting previous statements

‘Let’s Get Rhinestoned’: Celebrate Earth Day with The Girls’ Joint

Upbeat Nonsense #15: Earth, weed and fire

Upbeat Nonsense Issue #14: Forbidden Fruits, La Reina and Gift of Gab

Upbeat Nonsense Issue #13: Awakening spring

Upbeat Nonsense Issue #12: Just a sprinkle of pop culture

Three Lovely Things

Cuyahoga County’s prosecutors run for central committee raising eyebrows, calls into question previous office policy

Sounds like springtime? ‘Raspberry’ is the latest pop anthem from Chayla Hope and Other Animal

Upbeat Nonsense Issue #11: Cleveland pop and prosecutorial politics

Upbeat Nonsense Issue #10: XORBIUS, why and zines

Three Lovely Things

The Year of the Zine: Microcosm Publishing celebrates thirty years

‘One enemy. One power-up’: New video game XORBIUS launches on Playdate

Here's what's holding my attention

Lakewood’s Flame & Fable ‘romantasy’ bookstore celebrates first anniversary

More than just football: ‘Object of the Game’ showcases one high school coach’s Cleveland legacy

Upbeat Nonsense Issue #9: Fantasy and football

Upbeat Nonsense Issue #8: Dystopia and data centers in Ohio

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