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Diona Clark – Domestic violence victim turns her tragedy into advocacy
The first bullet entered under her left arm. The second bullet entered her left breast – inches from her heart – after grazing her hand which required microsurgery, collapsed her lung, and chipped her rib.
Diona Clark suffered this…
// Opinion
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Local Libertarian Candidates Challenge the Establishment
Local election season is in full swing and it seems like wherever you go in Central Ohio, alternative political candidates are shaking things up. Here in Columbus, the insurgent progressive group Yes We Can is challenging the unstoppable Franklin…
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Joe Motil: ‘There’s no doubt about it’ tax abatements have cost Columbus city schools air conditioning
For the most part, theFreep supports Sen. Sherrod Brown and his daughter Elizabeth Brown, current Columbus City Council Pro Tem, or temporary council president, but this is no endorsement for re-election.
Mrs. Brown is an advocate for…
// Opinion
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Mayor’s Safety Commission Stymied and Gagged
Three members of the Mayor’s Safety Commission are speaking out about the lack of transparency, candor and trust within the Commission.
Janet Jackson, former City Attorney and governing Chair of the Commission is accused of running…
// News