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Mayor Ginther, City Council: Time to take a pay cut
After watching Mayor Ginther’s online interview with Channel 4’s Colleen Marshall on Wednesday, I have to ask, why has it taken our Mayor nearly 19 years to recognize and address the obvious inequalities that exist in the African-American…
// Opinion
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Pandemic inspiration: Columbus tenants organize against “big time slum lords”
Alek Nielsen has quietly been advocating for tenants’ rights around Central Ohio for two years – and he’s never witnessed such energy and enthusiasm for a local tenant union than now.
“Five different people from five different properties…
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As Coronavirus Rages On, Trump Junks Your Mail and Attacks the Postal Service
In our last episode, mail had finally arrived at my building in downtown Manhattan after many days without, all because of the devastating impact of COVID-19 at my local post office.
The delivery included a bombastic fundraising…
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City Barbeque providing meals to health care heroes fighting COVID-19
The folks at City Barbeque have always prioritized helping their communities—both financially and with food—and this current public health crisis is no different. Everyone on the team wants to support those serving so selflessly right now, and…
// Opinion