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Movie Review - Lisa Frankenstein Review: A Quirky, '80s-Infused Coming-of-Rage Tale
Despite its flaws and an '80s soundtrack that outshines the film itself, Zelda Williams' directorial debut, "Lisa Frankenstein," crafts a modern-day Frankenstein tale with a mix of camp, romance, and a dash of gore. This oddly satisfying…
‘Queer, progressive…Appalachian’: Meet Ari Faber, the Athens Democrat running for Ohio Senate
This story originally appeared in the Buckeye Flame and the Athens County Independent
Athens County resident Ari Faber is the sole Democrat on the March 19 primary ballot for Ohio Senate District 30, comprising Athens, Belmont, Harrison,…
The immigration conundrum
In the U.S. Congress, the Democrats and Republicans have been unable to reach an agreement on immigration policy governing the southern border. This is so even though the number of immigrants crossing the border illegally has risen to record…
Tell Nationwide: Insure our future, not fossil fuels!
In 2023, the United States experienced a record number of weather-and climate-related disasters that each caused $1 billion or more in damages: 28 severe storms, floods, wildfires, winter storms, hurricanes, and droughts, according to…