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Are you on the Columbus Police’s secret blacklist?
Not many citizens of Columbus are aware that if the police think you report too many crimes – or complain about them – Columbus’ finest will put you on a “list” and simply ignore your complaints.
The history of how a whistleblower or concerned…
The history of how a whistleblower or concerned…
// News, Opinion
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Taking a proactive stance against the polar vortex and general funk
As winter has sat on our faces with its historic polar vortex, one can and must fight back. In lieu of a soul-saving emergency trip to Puerto Rico and midnight strolls along Coronado Avenue sensually absorbing the Atlantico's oceanic thickening of…
// Opinion
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The Honky Tonk Happy Hour
It's 6:45 on a Friday evening, and the Honky Tonk Happy Hour is rolling at the Shrunken Head. Singer-Songwriter Chad Lee Williams has just finished up his set and has headed to the bar where a mixed crowd of band invitees and regulars are milling…
// Opinion
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So Long, Pete & Toshi Seeger, It’s Been Amazingly Great to Know You
Toshi and Pete Seeger defy description except through the sheer joy and honor it was to know them, however briefly.
Their list of accomplishments will fill many printed pages, which all pale next to the simple core beauty of the lives they led.…
Their list of accomplishments will fill many printed pages, which all pale next to the simple core beauty of the lives they led.…
// Opinion