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Ohio v Meade – Part 2: Defense and Rebuttal

When Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Meade used deadly force against Casey Goodson, Jr., as he entered his home shortly after noon on December 4, 2020, Meade felt justified.

He told the first officer on the scene, Clinton Township…

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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…

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‘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,…

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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…

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