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Freep Hero: Esther Flores

Esther Flores is a fighter. She champions for the rights and dignity of all people and she fights against bigotry and prejudice. You want Esther on your side. A Registered Nurse, Esther has created and developed a program, One Divine Line to Health, which provides vital services health care to…
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Copwatch: Community judges Columbus Police Chief finalist

The decision is now entirely up to Columbus Mayor Ginther. But, if the community’s response to the Police Chief auditions held at East High on November 21 was any indication, it is certain that Seattle Assist Police Chief was the clear preference of the over 400 people who gathered to hear their…
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Mayor’s Safety Commission Stymied and Gagged

Three members of the Mayor’s Safety Commission are speaking out about the lack of transparency, candor and trust within the Commission. Janet Jackson, former City Attorney and governing Chair of the Commission is accused of running roughshod over the group’s ability to ask questions and to dialogue…
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Columbus Police Out of Control – We Need Citizen Oversight Now

The Columbus Police Department (CPD) is out of control. And, they are getting away with murder. Within recent years, the CPD has shown excessive and lethal force which has left several citizens dead or wounded.  Among the dead are Tyree King, Jaron Thomas, Henry Green, Donna Dalton – all…

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