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Why Ohioans Should Question Vivek Ramaswamy’s Fitness for Leadership
As we look toward the future of our state and the values that should guide our representatives, we must hold every political figure to the highest standard of decency and respect. Recently, comments made by Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy have…
// Opinion
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Pataskala, Ohio Zoning Votes Down Data Center Application
On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, for another time, Pataskala area residents showed up to object to a data center.
The proposed data permit is sought by the Aligned company utilizing Bloom Energy gas conversion fuel cells, importing 15 thousand…
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Freepoint Eco-Systems Plastic Incinerator Shuts Down Amidst Community Pushback
On May 28, Freepoint Eco-Systems notified the Ohio EPA and Freepoint employees that it would be shutting down its Central Ohio plastic incineration facility, located outside of Hebron in Licking County. According to Oil and Gas Watch’s…
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The Fight for Democracy Doesn't Pick Sides—It Belongs to All of Us
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: The current process for citizen-led ballot initiatives in Ohio is broken. It creates a "gatekeeper" system that allows the state to silence voices before they are ever heard.
Recently, we’ve…
// Opinion