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“Turn off the vehicle or I will shoot” – What the Columbus Police have been up to this month A firsthand report of more CPD violence
My name is Micah Naziri. I am a doctoral student; have penned numerous published articles and books; I am months away from getting my PhD and then beginning teaching part time at a local university; I am a business man, a real estate investor and…
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Racism Resurgence: How’d this happen…again?!
The Columbus police fear the local chapter of Showing Up For Racial Justice Columbus, or SURJ Columbus. Three undercover officers were witnessed at the group’s August 19th Standing in Solidarity with Charlottesville event held at City Hall where…
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In Memoriam - A Champion for the Homeless - Mary Beittel (1952-2017)
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Mary Beittel went passed away the morning of Saturday, August 19th. She was loved by many and will be missed. Mary and her husband served for over three decades as the leadership…
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Elected Black Democrats and Citizen Group Join F.O.P. in Declaring “No Confidence” in Columbus Elected Officials
Leaders of Everyday People for Positive Change announce their support for the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9’s recent vote of “no confidence” in Columbus elected officials. Jonathan Beard, a resident of Franklin Park, the Ward 55…
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