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Frank LaRose attempts to confuse and dissuade voters with disingenuous polling place signs

As Ohioans go to the polls today, they may see disingenuous new signage from Secretary of State Frank LaRose that may confuse them or dissuade them from voting – unless they read the fine print. 

LaRose’s office designed the sign…

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The Great Ohio Climate March is coming—and you can still join

The Great Ohio Climate March is designed to educate the public on the impacts of fracking under Ohio’s public lands, the climate crisis, and the benefits of renewable energy. 

While the deadline to hike the entire route has passed, the…

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Casey Goodson

Casey Was Home: A Word for Columbus on the Meade Retrial

Casey Goodson Jr. was carrying a Subway sandwich.

Sit with that for a moment.

Not a threat. Not a fugitive. Not the man anybody was looking for. A 23-year-old Black man with AirPods in his ears, keys in his hand, and food in a paper…

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People protesting at McCoy Park

Watch video: Hands Off McCoy Park Protest

Dozens of people braved the chilly May Day weather to demand that Columbus City Council not give away McCoy Park to the women's soccer team.

Watch video1 here

Watch video2 here

Watch video3 here

 

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