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Ohio students keep the pressure on extremist politicians–make Ohio Statehouse the #1 spring break destination

Despite spring break in full swing at campuses across Ohio, including the Ohio State University, Ohio University, Cleveland State University, and Kent State University,  dozens of students gathered at the Ohio Statehouse to testify against…

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Naftali Bennett

War Criminal or Guest Speaker? The Backlash Against Naftali Bennett on U.S. Campuses

Approximately 100 students and community members gathered outside OSU Hillel Wednesday, March 5 in protest of former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who was set to speak to students and members of the hillel community. The demonstration…

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Columbus’s 21 area commissions also in powerbrokers’ crosshairs

Similar to local Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) offices and programs, Columbus’s 21 area commissions could someday be shuttered by those in power, several housing advocates and activists told the Free Press.

While fundamentally…

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Help needed for those who save others from overdose death

Let me start by saying that I am not a doctor. I have more experience than many in this particular area, but my words are based on real life experience and not science. My trainings are long behind me. I do check in for new thoughts and…

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