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Columbus becomes largest Ohio city to endorse “Essential Workers Bill of Rights”
As part of a new national campaign to deliver better treatment and pay to all “essential workers” the Columbus City Council unanimously passed a resolution supporting an Essential Workers Bill of Rights last Monday.
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Independent Investigator Seeks Public’s Help in Investigation of CPD Actions During Protests
The city of Columbus is asking for the public’s help with an independent investigation into the actions of some Columbus Police officers during the Summer 2020 protests and riots.
On June 1st, Mayor Andrew J. Ginther established an email…
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ColumbusMediaInsider: Sherrod Brown Could Turn Ohio Upside Down
Let's talk about Election Day two years hence. It is the next chance Democrats have to win statewide non-judicial offices and regain influence in Ohio.
This year Democrats John O'Donnell and Jennifer Brunner have a fighting chance to knock…
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Columbus Police Lieutenant McFadden on the new Civilian Review Board: “The citizens deserve a just investigation process”
Activists hope Election Day in Columbus brought more accountability and transparency for the Columbus Division of Police. Columbus city leaders and the county’s newly elected county prosecutor Gary Tyack talk the talk, but will they follow…
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