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Is Columbus ready to Ban the Box
Exoffenders are told by society to make positive changes upon release in hopes of bettering their lives and the lives of those around them. Living, thriving and surviving as a supposed “free” exconvict, ex-offender, ex-felon or whatever the…
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Trolley Barn lingers in court
The Franklin Park Trolley Barn, an 1880s era historic brick trolley barn complex located at the corner of Oak Street and Kelton Avenue one block south of Franklin Park, went through yet another stage in this saga which has been dragging on since its…
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Hemp in Ohio: Unforgettable!
On an unforgettable day in November 2012, a handful of activists met to reconsider cannabis related ballot initiatives in Ohio. They saw a new path forward in the framework of the defunct Ohio Medical Cannabis Amendment, but something was missing.…
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The New Jim Crow, same as the old Jim Crow
In 1965, the United States finally became a democracy. The minimal standard for a democracy is that there are at least two political parties, the entire adult population has the right to vote, and the vote is fairly counted.
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