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Human connection matters in a cultural tech takeover
Humans are not built to interact with machines that act like humans. It’s unnerving, unsettling, and completely unnecessary.
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Conversation around surveillance shouldn’t end with drones
Last week’s Athens City Council vote against a drone initiative was only the beginning if we want a true system of accountability and transparency for policing in Athens.
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Birds in the Hills Festival welcomes birders of all levels to Hocking Hills
More than just a birding event, the festival, held May 1–3 this year, supports a broader mission.
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Nelsonville’s city government is ignoring voters, failing constituents
We are calling on all of the citizens as well as our elected leadership to stand up and make the changes necessary to move us forward.
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Ohio University must reject any agreement to work with ICE
A potential 287(g) contract with ICE could allow OU’s campus police to carry out duties of federal immigration officers.
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Diversity in journalism revenue streams: a reality check
The Athens County Independent is a signatory on this letter from the Rural News Network urging philanthropic organizations to direct more support to rural newsrooms.
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Medicaid, SNAP cuts could devastate children’s health in Athens County
The health care access of 6,000 kids in Athens County could be at risk if Medicaid is cut.
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Athens council candidates respond to survey on local housing issues
United Athens County Tenants surveyed candidates in contested races for 1st Ward and At Large seats for their thoughts on housing issues.
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Democratic Athens officeholders criminalized lawful opposition to Trump in 2017. We can’t let them do it again
City police, acting under Mayor Patterson’s authority, helped illegally disperse a demonstration in 2017, carrying out the second largest mass arrest of students on campus in OU’s 221-year history.
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Economic impact of domestic violence costs Ohio over $1 billion annually
For Athens County, the economic cost domestic violence inflicts comes to more than $6.1 million a year.
