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Free Press' Bob Fitrakis and Harvey Wasserman awarded for 4th Most Censored Story of 2016
Project Censored has chosen Search Engine Algorithms and Electronic Voting Machines Could Swing 2016 Election as the 4th "Most Censored Story of 2016" with contributions by Free Press writers and editors Bob Fitrakis…
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Students, farmworkers call on OSU to end contract with Wendy’s
On October 7 members and supporters of the Student/Farmworker Alliance (SFA) held a rally outside Bricker Hall at the Ohio State University, calling on the administration to terminate its contract with the Wendy’s Corporation. The fast food chain…
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LGBT Ohioans and supporters counter Franklin Graham’s message at the Statehouse
On October 6 followers of evangelist Franklin Graham gathered by the thousands at the Statehouse for a prayer rally. Supporters who arrived on the south side of the Capitol were greeted by counterdemonstrators holding a rainbow banner with the…
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Columbus City Council pledges to re-evaluate Summer Safety Initiative, little else
The political atmosphere in Columbus has been tense in the week since protesters shut down a City Council meeting. Activists seeking justice in the police killings of Ty’re King and Henry Green have been waiting to see how City Council would…
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