Tracy Varner lasted less than a day as an officer of the Nelsonville Police Department (NPD). Varner left the department
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Balance the budget; abolish OUPD
In light of the recent uprisings for Black lives, people everywhere are making new connections. Not only is police violence
Continue readingA decisive victory against police apologists in Athens
Yesterday, July 5, a rally was held at the Athens Courthouse called “Defend the Police.” Around 50 people joined in
Continue readingWe must counter the ‘Defend the Police’ rally in Athens
Athens County’s right wing is on the offensive. A rally is planned for Sunday, July 5 at the Athens County
Continue readingThere are no good cops in Athens County either
At recent Black Lives Matter demonstrations in Athens, police officers joined and seemingly supported protesters. A large contingent of cops
Continue readingAPD and OUPD are useless and harmful; they must be defunded
The Athens Police Department (APD) and Ohio University Police Department (OUPD) cost a combined amount of $8,880,221.07, according to city
Continue readingAthens protesters unite for Black lives, diverge on path forward
This past week, Athens residents took to the streets to demand justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and the many
Continue readingHistoric Nelsonville protests join the movement for Black lives
“Growing up in this town, I’ve often been told that I’m one of the good n*****s. I’m not going to
Continue readingAthens Left Field is in solidarity with the uprisings for Black lives
George Floyd was murdered by the Minneapolis Police last Monday, another Black victim of the racist and murderous police state.
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