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Has Chelsea Clinton just let us know she'll run for office?!

The only section of the New York Times I consistently enjoy is “By the Book.” It is a quick read that offers a glimpse into the reading habits of writers, musicians, and other public figures. When I came to the latest edition with Chelsea Clinton…

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Columbus police mace anti-Trump protesters

The militarization of police forces in the U.S. has come under increasing scrutiny, including the effect it has on the psychology of police. Equipped with military-grade weapons and body armor, police have been conditioned to view citizens as…

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Gray haired woman holding protest sign above head asking for Health Reform

Medicare for All Rally

Approximately 30 activtists staged a demonstration Wednesday, February 22 outside Senator Rob Portman's office in downtown Columbus. Debbie Silverstein, Single Payer Action Network Ohio State Director, illustrated the devastation an illness…

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Nurse with fist raised in a red circle that says Health Care is a Human Right

Healthcare, interrupted: How private insurance interferes with quality care

Healthcare should be about keeping people alive and healthy. Period. It should have nothing to do with business school graduates getting rich or ridiculously large corporations amassing political power. Alas, America’s political elite have no…

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