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No One But the People

It is strange times indeed for Ohio politics. Richard Cordray is practically molded in the image of the perfect Democrat, and yet he is fighting for his life against someone that the Democratic elite had long dismissed as a sideshow, engaging in…

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Free Press Condemns Attacks and Mourns Deaths of Journalists

The Columbus Free Press joins many others worldwide in condemning the killing of 10 journalists in Afghanistan on Monday, April 30. The Committee to Protect Journalists reports: "At least nine journalists were among at least 25 people killed in a…

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Returning to Their Roots: Stonewall Riots to Community Pride in 2018

It's 2018 and Columbus is gearing up for another year's Pride Celebration... But the question beckons even after last year's demonstration.


“Why do We need our own Pride?”


“Why can’t they compromise with Stonewall?”


“What…

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Central Ohio Mourns Loss of General Bruce of the Peace Army

Bruce Thomas Duncanson “General Bruce” born December 20, 1958, passed on to peace and glory April 15, 2018. He was a passionate peace and environmental activist, loving son, brother and friend to all. He was a familiar face at the Free Press…

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