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    Faculty Senate finds flaws in new Freedom of Expression policy

    Ohio U Campus Crime: Weed, Weed Everywhere

    Student Senate plans safe alternative to Numbers Fest, passes several budget resolutions

    Student Senate funding commission runs out of money

    Advisory group releases final recommendations for freedom of expression policy

  • City

    City Council advocates for stricter gun laws at state and federal levels

    Athens International Film and Video Festival celebrates 45th year

    Uptown street vendors could face new rules

    Athens Board of Education approves plans for five renovation projects

    City Council unanimously opposes bobcat hunting season

  • State

    Ohio House Speaker resigns amid FBI investigation, denies wrongdoing

    OPINION: Ohio’s string of death penalty mistakes casts doubt over capital punishment’s usefulness

    Student Senate passes resolution condemning state abortion bill

    OPINION: Ohio’s plan to trap bobcats is cruel and pointless

    FirstEnergy bailout could head to Ohio Supreme Court

  • Opinion
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    • Letters to the Editor

    OPINION: Why American Horror Story needs to pick a side

    Featured Blog: A young female Republican’s experience at CPAC

    Featured Blog: President Trump now has major role in determining U.S.-Turkey relations

    Columbus women march to move forward — a first account

    OPINION: This week’s American Horror Story is racially insensitive

    OPINION: American Horror Story: Cult lays out a clear political agenda

    A World in Crisis: The fall of ISIS

    Free Thoughts: Can we reclaim the anti-war position?

    LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Defend the right to affordable healthcare for graduate workers

    LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Grad student senate disagrees with TNP coverage

    LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Freedom of Expression policy needs improvements, but should stay

    LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Wind energy isn’t right for Ohio

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    PODCAST: Politech: New sexting bill and election hacking

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    WATCH: HERSTORY: Minority representation

    Closed down Athens church could see new light because of local preservation society

    Q&A: Gloria Steinem on sexual harassment and the state of women in politics

    WATCH: HERSTORY: The Tampon Tax

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  • 14 hours ago Faculty Senate finds flaws in new Freedom of Expression policy
  • 15 hours ago City Council advocates for stricter gun laws at state and federal levels
  • 2 days ago Ohio House Speaker resigns amid FBI investigation, denies wrongdoing
  • 2 days ago Ohio U Campus Crime: Weed, Weed Everywhere
  • 6 days ago Athens International Film and Video Festival celebrates 45th year
  • 6 days ago Student Senate plans safe alternative to Numbers Fest, passes several budget resolutions
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Marianne Dodson

Marianne Dodson is the 2017-2018 Managing Editor at The New Political, previously the State Editor. She is double majoring in journalism and political science with specializations in Islamic studies and Middle East and North Africa studies. She has previously worked as an intern for NBC affiliate WBIR-TV and has freelanced for the English language online news magazine the Moroccan Times. Her other interests include travel, film and Zumba. Send Marianne an email at [email protected]

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Online service helps encourage political involvement

By Marianne Dodson
February 6, 2018
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Law

Family Matters: Ohio family fights against threat of deportation

By Marianne Dodson
December 13, 2017
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The Mount Zion Baptist Church closed its doors in the early 2000s, but a preservation society baring the same name wants to open them again. There's a lot of work that needs to be done first. Photo by Marianne Dodson.
City

Closed down Athens church could see new light because of local preservation society

By Marianne Dodson
December 12, 2017
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City

This is how SE Ohio is helping victims of Hurricane Harvey

By Marianne Dodson
September 1, 2017
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Elections

The Stateful Eight: Meet the people who might be Ohio’s next governor

By Marianne Dodson
August 29, 2017
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Studying in the U.S presents challenges for any international student - but those coming from the Middle East are facing an extra hurdle.
Social Justice

This is how Muslim students feel on Ohio U’s campus

By Marianne Dodson
August 26, 2017
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Columns

Baggage claim: Handling Trump’s legacy as an American abroad

By Marianne Dodson
February 2, 2017
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Elections

Ohio Democrats speak out in aftermath of general election

By Marianne Dodson
November 18, 2016
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Elections

Athens resident talks about her longtime support for Hillary Clinton

By Marianne Dodson
November 18, 2016
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Environment

Ask Athens: Sustainability, LGBTQ+ Discrimination and Spooky Election

By Marianne Dodson
October 28, 2016
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Social Justice

Ohio cities achieve “All-Star” ranking for anti-discrimination laws

By Marianne Dodson
October 25, 2016
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Elections

Ask Athens: Tourism, Taxes and the General Election

By Marianne Dodson
October 21, 2016
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Video

Ask Athens: Bill Clinton, Death Penalty and Diversity

By Marianne Dodson
October 7, 2016
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Money

President Bill Clinton visits OU campus, talks voting and economic policy

By Marianne Dodson
October 4, 2016
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Elections

Ask Athens: City Pool, Abortion Decline and First Debate

By Marianne Dodson
September 30, 2016
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Education

Grace and Edwards campaign to combat local issues with contrasting solutions

By Marianne Dodson
September 28, 2016
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Video

Ask Athens: Graffiti, Human Trafficking and Trump

By Marianne Dodson
September 23, 2016
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Environment

First West Nile virus cases reported in Ohio for 2016

By Marianne Dodson
August 30, 2016
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Multimedia

Smoking the Competition

By Marianne Dodson
April 20, 2016
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Social Justice

Attorney General, OhioHealth announce sexual assault helpline

By Marianne Dodson
April 15, 2016
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Money

Attorney General DeWine warns against IRS tax scams

By Marianne Dodson
March 31, 2016
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Environment

Ohio legislators propose bill allowing smoking in private clubs

By Marianne Dodson
March 23, 2016
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Environment

Ohio Department of Health aims to increase awareness about Zika virus

By Marianne Dodson
March 18, 2016
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Environment

Healthy food program to develop fresh food grocers across Ohio

By Marianne Dodson
March 9, 2016
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Social Justice

HIV/AIDS rates in Ohio remain high, research shows how to lower them

By Marianne Dodson
February 18, 2016
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Social Justice

Seclusion rates in Ohio decrease in state prisons, juvenile facilities

By Marianne Dodson
February 10, 2016
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Politics

Bill banning the “R-word” clears Ohio House

By Marianne Dodson
February 1, 2016
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Social Justice

Statewide tours let Ohioans hash out opinions about medical marijuana

By Marianne Dodson
January 26, 2016
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Social Justice

Bill allowing concealed carry in day cares, airports, police stations clears in Ohio House

By Marianne Dodson
November 23, 2015
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Social Justice

Criminals suffering from mental illness may receive execution exemption

By Marianne Dodson
November 10, 2015
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Money

Petition for Ohio minimum wage hike moves forward from attorney general’s office

By Marianne Dodson
October 29, 2015
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Politics

Ohio Attorney General spearheads campaign to increase cyber awareness

By Marianne Dodson
October 22, 2015
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Money

Medicare Check-Up Days provide information on Medicare options, warn against fraud

By Marianne Dodson
October 16, 2015
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Environment

Committee report advising freeze on energy standards met with criticism

By Marianne Dodson
October 6, 2015
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Environment

Ohio energy tour outlines energy efficiency problems and solutions

By Marianne Dodson
September 28, 2015
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Social Justice

Ohio Edges Closer to Enacting Criminal Justice Reform

By Marianne Dodson
September 18, 2015
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