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Condemning an instance of racist intimidation
On Union Street on Dec. 10 three of our Black female Ohio University undergraduate students overheard a group of mostly white males using anti-Black racial slurs. According to the police report, the men “yelled at the individuals to challenge their use of the “N” word,” and then proceeded to follow the students while shouting racist…
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Business owners: A COG for solid waste will benefit community
Urge the mayor and city council to swiftly establish a council of governments to grow the assets and human resources that have taken years to develop.
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Contact representatives about Gaza war
We as American taxpayers are enabling this terrible war and it is left to us to stop it.
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Voters should heed warnings about Trump
Listen to the Trump aides and employees and Republican party leaders who are speaking out about how dangerous he is.
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Grammatically incorrect promo flags are an embarrassment
How can we break free from Appalachian stereotypes when our city displays a grammatical error for all to see?
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Rumpke is not the best choice for Athens’ solid waste
Athens needs a solid waste contract with high standards of waste diversion, sustainability and the triple bottom line — profit, people and the planet.
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What is abortion? Real talk about Issue 1
When opponents lie about a proposed amendment, people are voting out of fears over language or interpretations that do not exist.
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We won’t destroy our state parks for oil and gas profits
Climate change is not on Ohio politicians’ list of concerns. We must educate and push back against those who consider us a sacrificial region.
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Process ensures voting is safe and secure
Know that our elections are secure thanks to Ohio’s regulations and the hard work of our BOE staff.
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The world, including Athens, must not consent to genocide
None of us can do enough, but all of us can do something. Attend the pro-Palestine rally happening at the Athens courthouse October 26 at 6 p.m.
