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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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Ohio Election Day Report #2

Mostly quiet on the midwestern front.


The usual Republican lie was put forward in Akron. The Akron police warned the public about robocalls telling them the voting lines were too long today and they should wait to vote until Wednesday,…

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