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American Spring? Uphold Freedom of Speech on American Campuses

Throughout my political career, I have steadfastly defended the First Amendment, particularly the right to free speech. In 2002, I delivered a speech entitled A Prayer for America, where I challenged the rationale of the PATRIOT Act and…

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Veterans show up and stand up to Trump

Veterans of all ages and their supporters lined the sidewalk from State to Broad Street in front of the Ohio Statehouse protesting the proposed Trump administration cuts to federal Veterans Administration (VA) jobs.

The Columbus…

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Palestinian flag and other signs on the lawn

Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil abducted by ICE over Columbia University protests

Welcome to AmeriKKKa, the home of White mass shooters and land of “No black lives matter.” We have been taught that America is the land of the free and the home of the brave, but I’m having a hard time believing that statement in light of what…

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2,500 Ohioans and 80 organizations: Ohio stands with Immigrants

“We affirm that migration is a basic act of being human.” So begins a letter to state and local officials, signed by 80 institutions and 2,500 Ohioans from 69 counties. “Our state is made better, stronger and more…

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