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City and County officials continue to view homelessness as a low priority
Franklin County Commissioner Kevin Boyce gave the first indication and, now, City Council President Shannon Hardin has predictably followed suit. Columbus City Council claims it has its lowest budget in years. Shannon Hardin, Andy Ginther, and…
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As the Trump administration unleashes authoritarianism across the nation, it’s up to the people to protect ourselves and our communities
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From nearly killing TikTok in order to save it, and then “threatening” to take it away again, Trump is using classic abuser tactics. From attempting to …
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Franklin County’s Risky Gamble: Why Israeli Bonds Are a Bad Bet
Why Franklin County Must Divest from Israeli Bonds Now
Franklin County, Ohio, has invested $33 million in Israeli Bonds, with plans to add another $5 million on February 1, 2025. These investments are financially reckless, ethically…
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Warning America about Ohio’s newly appointed Senator Jon Husted
Governor Mike DeWine recently appointed his Lt. Governor Jon Husted to fill J.D. Vance’s vacant U.S. Senate seat. Innovation Ohio states: “This decision underscores a continued alignment with corporate price-gougers and further political…
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