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Hamas attacks did not occur in a vacuum
The events of October 7th are a result of 75 years of occupation. It is time to stop blaming the victims.
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Israeli Cease Fire Resolution and Athens City
Some wonder why I was one of the two (out of six) Athens City Council members who voted against the recent controversial resolution. Others thanked me for my decision.
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Seventh grader seeks presidency of Nelsonville-York Middle School student council
To the editor: My name is Zach Hockman. I am proud to announce I am running for Nelsonville York Middle School Student Council and I am seeking the office of president. Here is some information about me: Zach Hockman is a current 7th grader who is running for Nelsonville York Middle School Student Council President…
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Meals on Wheels driver urges support for senior services levy
To the editor: As a Meals On Wheels driver, I have seen firsthand how important this program is to seniors in our county. There is a great need for meals for the elderly or home-bound individuals, not just for food security but also for their health and safety. Often, the Meals on Wheels driver is…
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Attend film screening to learn about war in Gaza
To the editor: I would like to urge the citizens of Athens who have questions about the war conditions in Gaza today to see a documentary entitled “Born in Gaza.” It follows the lives of children in Gaza shortly after the 2014 Gaza war. Ninety-six percent of those killed were Palestinians, most civilians and children.…
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Hamas bears full responsibility for Gaza war
To the editor: Consider Gazans in chains; hear their plaintive plea,“Release us from Hamas’ tyrannical thugocracy.”It’s for them, for myself, and our common legacy,That I protest whenever I hear and whenever I see,Someone malevolently declaring “Palestine must be set free,From the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea.” It’s Hamas’ threats, that I ask you to…
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OU administration must stand up for donors, faculty and students
At a time when moral courage and leadership are called for, the new university president and Ohio’s attorney general are failing.
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City must speak out against oppression and violence
Artificial boundaries of written responsibilities of governing bodies or finding the perfect statement should not prevent us from speaking out for peace.
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Ritter will do what’s right for our children
I encourage you to cast your vote for Kevin Ritter as the State Representative for the Ohio 94 District.
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Swift should speak out against her boyfriend’s bad behavior
While it’s not my place to say whether Swift and Kelce are in an abusive relationship, some eerie red flags have been popping up in their romance lately.