Tracy Varner lasted less than a day as an officer of the Nelsonville Police Department (NPD). Varner left the department
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Letter: Ohio Unemployment failed me; we need solidarity
To the editors: I received a call from Ohio Unemployment a few days ago. They answered a question I’ve been
Continue readingCOVID-19 in a Lisbon, OH prison
Life in prison is nearly unbearable under ordinary circumstances. These days, the horrors on the inside have only increased since
Continue readingFrom Yiddishland to Palestine – A Case for BDS – Part 1
Several years ago I did a talk on a “materialist” case for the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement (BDS). This talk
Continue readingOU workers fight for respect
Recently, we spoke with Jacob Jakuszeit, former Classified Senate Chair, about the campaign to unionize non-bargaining classified staff at Ohio
Continue readingOU staff fight for better wages and a union
Over the past year, non-bargaining classified staff at Ohio University (OU) have been waging a campaign to unionize with the
Continue readingAthens County needs free, expanded public transportation
Transportation in Athens is often thought of as a public good — but there is a long way to go
Continue readingBalance 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 readingSource of income discrimination: What it is and why it matters
In Athens County, many families and individuals each year are experiencing homelessness or are unstably housed despite having the ability
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
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