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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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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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Local nonprofit apparently fired longtime employee over Palestine activism
Nancy Epling was terminated from Passion Works over accusations of religious discrimination, apparently related to her activism against Israel’s war on Gaza.
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Chauncey passes Palestine ceasefire resolution
The village became perhaps the smallest municipality in the United States to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
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Chauncey debates LGBTQ+ rights, Palestine ceasefire, housing
With numerous issues prompting contention among council and community members, Chauncey Village Council’s March meeting lasted three hours.
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Public officials respond to Athens’ ceasefire resolution
Public officials contacted by the Independent did not say they were taking local resolutions for a ceasefire in Gaza into account.
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Athens City Council passes ceasefire resolution for Israel’s war on Gaza
The ceasefire resolution, which passed 4-2, came in response to community pressure and against the advice of the city law office.
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Athens Law Dept. advises city council against Gaza ceasefire resolution
At least one member thinks the council should pass a resolution anyway. Local residents crowded city council Monday, prompting the discussion.
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Demonstration shows support for Palestine
A crowd of about 250 students and Athens County community members showed support for Palestine on Thursday, Oct. 26.
