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Don’t fall for the mayor’s performative Saturday bus ride appeal
We are being asked for a permanent tax increase today in exchange for a speculative promise three years down the line, writes Gabriel Spiezio.
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Athens needs stronger negotiation, not higher taxes
Athens residents are being asked, once again, to pay more, writes Gabe Spiezio.
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The pledge, the paradox and the responsibility of self-government
Whether one stands for the Pledge or chooses not to, the deeper question is whether we are willing to engage in the responsibilities of citizenship with the same seriousness as we defend our freedoms.
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The real crisis in Ohio schools isn’t money — it’s trust
Let’s stop pretending that vouchers are the enemy. The real enemy is a lack of innovation, declining enrollment, and the stubborn refusal to rethink how education works in 2025.
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When we talk legislation, hyperbole creates division
I want to start by acknowledging and applauding Birch Moonwoman’s letter about SB 172 and HB 26. That said, some of the claims about these bills overstate or mischaracterize their provisions.
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Vote no on the Athens income tax increase
Since 2019, Athens’ general fund has grown by over $3.4 million—from just over $16 million to more than $20 million. That’s a 21% increase in five years. The city isn’t short on revenue—it’s simply spending more.
