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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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A reality check from the mouths of babes
It’s one thing to know our county is poor. It’s another to see proof that to some, $25,000 a year is a pipedream.
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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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Reducing plastic pollution: An exercise in democracy
Athens deserves our support in its fight to uphold its democratically decided policy around plastic pollution.
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Change starts with someone who has a big mouth
It’s human nature to react defensively to criticism. The only way to effect change, however, is if we recognize the need to change in the first place.
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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.
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Watch for voter guide to March primary
The League of Women Voters of Athens County encourages all voters to get ready for the election!
