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Busting Myths: Part Two - The private city and the secret city: Columbus is dying and no one in Colemanville knows or cares
A council and mayor of anti-democratic, unrepresentative, unknowledgeable empty sloganeers is bad enough. But they oversee a City government uniquely lacking in both expertise and ethical concern for either residents or the laws. Walk or drive…
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Movie Review: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret
"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" is a film adapted from a book by Judy Blume, first published in 1970, and directed by Kelly Freeman Craig, the filmmaker behind "Edge of 17." It's a coming-of-age story where we follow Margaret, an 11-year-…
// Opinion
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Ohio Immigrant Alliance: Six things to do to make Ohio Better For All
The Ohio Immigrant Alliance is a group of immigrants and citizens working together to protect the dignity and rights of all individuals who choose to make Ohio their home. We engage in activism and volunteerism that connect communities across the…
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Ginther imposes Excessive Show of Force to prevent crime in the Short North
In order to witness firsthand Andy Ginther’s show of force and willingness to “spend whatever it takes to make our city safe” I walked the sidewalks of the Short North for nearly one hour on Friday night.
The police presence was…
// Opinion