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Book Review: Delta Epiphany: Robert F. Kennedy in Mississippi by Ellen B. Meachem

When President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, his brother, Robert Kennedy, the attorney general, lost more than most.  For much of his adult life he had sublimated himself to his brother’s wishes. They…

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Bob Bites Back: LaRose knows not to purge

The best place to start to understand the undemocratic nature of U.S. elections is to search “Paul Weyrich” and “Goo Goo” online. Weyrich, who states in the speech that “…I don’t want everybody to vote,” is co-founder of the Moral Majority, a…

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City tried to shut out Short North homeowners from parking plan

Two to three years ago city parking officials and the Mayor’s Office began crafting the current Short North Parking Plan. Homeowners in the Short North aren’t entirely sure when the city began this round of planning because the city tried to keep…

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It’s time to change the Black History Month theme

February is the month that is set aside for Black/African American history. For twenty-eight days people who live in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Ireland and Canada will be indoctrinated with information and facts about…

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