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Republican politicians need to be replaced
The Republican majorities on the court and the ballot board are being dishonest and are cheating. The solution is simple: Vote Democrat.
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Make Athens County stronger by doing this one thing
Voter registrations have declined, even as turnouts have remained steady. Your vote affects you and your community, so every election matters.
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Senior Services levy supports vital services like Meals on Wheels
Continuing to support the hundreds of seniors who benefit from Meals on Wheels is essential to their health and safety.
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Story of a voting rights song
Current threats to voting rights in Ohio and throughout the country are the context for the message of “Are You There?”
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Candidate forums let voters meet those seeking public office
The League of Women Voters strongly encourages voters to take this opportunity to learn as much as possible about the candidates.
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Housing crisis complicates local economic development efforts
The housing crisis hampers local economic development because it affects a wide variety of middle-income workers — the types of jobs most available here.
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How we approach elections at the Athens County Independent
We’re on a mission to empower community engagement, including participating in democracy. Here’s how that applies to our election coverage.
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Local governments need to support, expand Hocking River access
The river has huge potential as a tourism draw, but volunteer organizations can only do so much to develop this asset.
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Harris isn’t ‘dream candidate,’ but she’s the best pick in November
Harris won’t transform society, but having her in office will let us continue to fight for a truly just, peaceful and compassionate world.
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Ballot board distorts Citizens Not Politicians amendment
The Ohio Ballot Board’s text for Issue 1 includes lies, distortions that alarm and mislead, and dense language that seems intended to confuse voters.
