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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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Hasidic widower given ultimatum: Remarry or lose your son

Losing your wife is tough enough. Imagine losing your wife and subsequently being told you’re no longer fit to raise your son.


That’s the situation the title character faces in Menashe, an intimate story set in a Hasidic Jewish community…

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Socially Just Dining: Eden Burger

Eden Burger’s mission is to “save the f’n world” (go guys go!). They share a building with the south OSU campus area local bar, Village Idiot. Eden Burger officially launched their new high-quality, fast food, artisan vegan burger, fries and…

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Kung Fu Kenny’s Guide To Columbus

The memory of Kenneth Blackwell’s presence looms as voter suppression along with Russian hacking clouds the last election. Kenneth Starr, as some people could not just get over their baggage from the 90’s Clinton term. This writing would not…

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