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The people need to act against the Trump administration
We must convince our elected representatives to stand up for what is fair and right, writes Fred Kight.
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Ohio Senate Bill 153 would endanger voting rights
Ohio Senate Bill 153 will impose increased burdens on voters, and on our hardworking and dedicated Board of Elections staff members
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Proposed federal, state policy could harm BOE, voters
Congress’s SAVE Act and Ohio’s Senate Bill 153 and House Bill 233 — currently being considered by our legislature — impose draconian and unnecessary restrictions on our voting experience.
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Students: Don’t toss perfectly good items or food at move-out
Athens is the poorest of Ohio’s 88 counties, so your unwanted boxes of spaghetti, microwave, or table and chairs will easily find a grateful recipient.
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Impeachment processes must begin, now
John Husted, Bernie Moreno and Troy Balderson: It’s time for integrity and courage. It’s time to do your job.
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Athens roundabouts are getting out of hand
Roundabout construction causes the city to spend money that could be used to repair the current street conditions, upkeep, reinforce areas and work on drainage to reduce landslides where needed.
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City official says ‘online media’ hindered cyber theft investigation
It is wonderfully convenient for officials to point the finger at us rather than own up to their own failures.
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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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Naivety doesn’t excuse ignorance to human rights violations
Now I can see it clearer, and I’m reminded any time I choose to turn on the news and see another institution threatened, defunded or delegitimized.
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An 80-year-old American’s apology to the modern world
I am sure some people are now secretly sheltering others from ICE in various states. I expect that soon some activists will be putting their bodies in the way of abductions or standing on the runways in front of deportation planes.
