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We alumni are honored to have learned from professor Tom Hayes
It’s time OU exhibits the same courage, resolve and moral integrity shown by Hayes, who was unjustly removed from teaching this semester as a result of his participation in the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.
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Don’t fall victim to voter suppression tactics in our state
Push back by supporting voting power: check to see that you are registered and have an acceptable ID.
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The proposed Conestoga hut location won’t damage our community
I know the ins and outs of my hometown. I feel that the proposal will help give a hand up instead of a handout for the homeless community members.
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Facts matter, especially regarding the proposed Conestoga huts
A felony conviction alone does not automatically bar someone from receiving basic shelter or support — just as it doesn’t disqualify someone from running for or serving as U.S. President.
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Concerns about tents and huts should be heard
Common sense decision making doesn’t mean we don’t care, it means we do care.
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The “radical left” are actually neighbors, asking for peace
I think Trump and Miller’s characterization of the radical left is too narrow. What they really mean is, anyone who dares disagree with them.
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Letter off-base on local residents, risks
I benefit from the products oil and gas provide, just like anyone else. But I can live without oil and gas. I cannot live without clean water. For the writer to reframe this issue as an attack on energy or as the work of “radical outsiders” is dishonest.
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Open letter to the Athens County Democratic Party
We are urging the Athens County Democratic Party and its Chair Lauren Dikis to disinvite Rep. Landsman.
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Rep. Ritter deserves praise for co-sponsoring the App Store Accountability Act
I support the App Store Accountability Act, introduced as House Bill 226 and Senate Bill 167. Marietta’s State Rep. Kevin Ritter is a cosponsor of this bill, and I applaud him for his leadership on this issue.
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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.
