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Interfaith March for Peace and Justice
Since 1984, the Interfaith Association of Central Ohio seeks to enhance community understanding, peace, and harmony. The first interfaith community event planned was in response to the Summit between Presidents Gorbachev and Reagan which…
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OSU’s Support of Graduate Students Falls Short
In May 2020, word began travelling within the Ohio State community that departments had been asked to plan for budget cuts up to 20%, effectively erasing all security for student workers, staff, and contingent faculty. This…
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Turning your backs on Black Lives Matter?
Last night’s Columbus City Council 4-3 vote that indefinitely tabled an ordinance which would have put limits on the Columbus Division of Police use of chemical agents, helicopters, military-type rifles and “less-lethal” munitions – such as…
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16 Day March for Julius Tate culminates in a night of art and poetry
On September 15th, Columbus community will join Julius Tate’s family for an evening of poetry with local artists. This evening will honor Tate’s life through celebrating him and all lost from police murder. The march gathers at 5:30 PM at Mayme…
// Opinion