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Ginther’s investigation into ex parte communication with Judge Mingo drags on
It was one year ago today that Environmental Court Judge Stephanie Mingo declared that “City of Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther is the source of the ex parte communication” in the case of the Greyhound bus station on Columbus’ west side. Judge…
Neo-Nazi march: How should we respond?
The presence of white supremacist groups, such as neo-Nazis marching in public spaces like the Short North will provoke strong reactions from various communities including African Americans and Jewish people, among others.
While some of…
“Ghost Mound” no more? A map from 1892 shows Shrum Mound may not stand alone
A Franklin County map from 1892 of “ancient earthworks,” or Native American burial mounds and other structures, may show that Shrum Mound on the near West Side does have a sibling mound nearby, after all.
The map, uncovered by fringe…
Israel denied two injured journalists to leave Gaza for life-saving treatments, but US media is silent
Israel denied two critically injured journalists to leave Gaza for life-saving treatments. Fadi Al-Wahidi and Ali Attar, two injured cameramen of Al-Jazeera TV, are fighting for their lives after they received serious injuries that required…