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A mountain of dirt, a data center and now McCoy Park are symbols of the South Side
A gigantic mountain of dirt and rocks on the South Side looms over the 270 outer belt and it’s becoming more gigantic by the day.
Directly across from this mountain is a monster-sized data center that came online in 2025.
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Are Republicans Trying to Silence Voters in 2026 and Beyond?
We are standing at a crossroads where the very foundation of our representative democracy is being dismantled in broad daylight. As we look toward the 2026 midterms, a coordinated effort is underway to ensure that certain voices—particularly…
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B.Y.O.P. Buy Your Own Politician
Columbus City Council approved 25 million dollars (your tax dollars) and McCoy Park (your property) to the Haslam Sports Group and survey teams have already begun work.
- Amazing how quickly the survey began right?Almost as if they were…
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Students speak out at Columbus State
Students use chalk to voice their thoughts on important issues and encourage others to speak out.
Watch video here.
One participant explained the mission: "We did this because no one wants to be the first to speak out, but the…
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