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Steve Palm-Houser
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Reopening of Ohioʼs economy exposes the real priorities of the ruling class
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine captured the national spotlight in early March when he issued bold directives that moved the state to the forefront of battling the COVID-19 pandemic. DeWine pushed for Ohioʼs spring primary election to be postponed and changed to mail-in ballots. He banned mass gatherings…
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‘Shelter in place’ is not an option for Ohio’s immigrant detainees, nonviolent inmates
Professionals who work on the front lines of protecting the rights of people held in Ohio detention centers, jails, and prisons are calling for swift action to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.
“U.S. immigration detention facilities are the perfect arrangement to cause an explosion of COVID-19 cases,”…
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The sample ballot: A help or hindrance to democracy?
Progressive voters in central Ohio know that they should take the time to investigate the candidates and issues before they cast a ballot in the March 17 primary election. Being an educated voter is essential for the democratic process to work.
But people have very busy lives. Work and family…
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Columbus socialists talk about Bernie Sanders, elections, class struggle, and revolution
Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign coincided with explosive growth in the American Left. Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) surged from 6,500 members in 2012 to 24,000 members in 2017. The trend is continuing in the run up to the 2020 election. DSA had 56,794 members in November 2019,…