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David Harewood

Without “political theater” we can’t hold any out-of-touch official accountable

I’ve had four encounters with Columbus City Council President Shannon G. Hardin since the beginning of the summer.

The first three happened in early June: the executive committee of the Columbus Coalition for Rent Control, of which I’m a…

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Why a Recession Will Boost Remote Work in Columbus

Many recent headlines claim that an upcoming recession will mean the end of remote work. That’s because of a cooling labor market, giving executives more power to force employees to comply with their demands.…

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Civil Disobedience Action Results in 5 Arrests of Homeless Advocates

Joe Motil, former Columbus City Council candidate and longtime community advocate who has begun circulating petitions to run for Mayor in the 2023 May primary election states, “On the eve of the 59th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s 'I…

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Breaking News:

Mayoral candidate Joe Motil and long-time advocate for the homeless Rev. Gary Witte are arrested for trespassing at the home of Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin. Activists set up tents on the lawns of three members of Columbus City…

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