Zach Richards, Author at The New Political

OPINION: The Senate has a Republican skew, but a big move could change everything

National

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OPINION: Who’s to blame for the partisan divide?

Election 2020

OPINION: What Trudeau’s election means for Trump in 2020

OPINION: Civility in local and national politics

OPINION: Columbus’ crimes are frequently exaggerated

Election 2020

OPINION: Republicans will be better off without Trump in 2020

Election 2020

OPINION: Some Democratic candidates should drop out of the race

OPINION: The harmful effects of an increasing epidemic

Student Senate awards Pat McGee at final meeting of the year

Student Senate elections are next week: Here’s how the process works

The five Ohio University senates and how they cooperate

Culinary Services representative denies rumors of worker exploitation

Former president of Ohio University’s College Democrats announces campaign for City Council

The Other Place clothing store on Court Street is permanently closing

Graduate Student Senate asserts its independence from Student Senate

Student Trustees discuss upcoming meeting with Student Senate

Everything to know about Mike DeWine’s inauguration speech

Feature

Ohio: The Ultimate Bellwether

Athens Fire Chief proposes $50 student fee for services

Ohio University Southern Conducts Fentanyl Release Simulation

Why Brown is leading Renacci in the polls

VP of diversity and inclusion proposes workout space for those seeking more privacy

Renacci and Brown face off in third, final senatorial debate

Law

What the Real ID Act Means for You

Graduate Student Senate meets to discuss the Center for Student Legal Services

Five big takeaways from Ohio’s second gubernatorial debate

City Council discusses right of way permits and the future of the farmers market at commission meeting

Student Senate Considers Creating New Committee to promote small businesses

The main takeaways from Duane Nellis’ address to Student Senate

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Ohio Democrats look forward to the 2022 midterm elections after struggling during the 2020 election.

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19 Nov

As the fall semester wraps up and Ohio University students rush to meet final deadlines, Student Senate discussed mental health and well-being resources for Bobcats during its Wednesday night meeting.

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18 Nov

OPINION: The beginning of the Biden era

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18 Nov

Some Republican politicians across the country are supporting Trump’s refusal to concede, as well as his false claims of mass voter fraud. In Ohio, the reaction from Republican politicians has been mixed. It has also led to discussions of future elections.
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18 Nov

Ohio University issued a limited cease-and-desist order to Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and Sigma Kappa sorority Monday night after reports that both organizations engaged in activity that violates current health and safety guidelines.

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday the state would be implementing a string of new coronavirus restrictions, including a curfew for 21 days.
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OPINION: Progressivism is a winning strategy

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Athens City Council passed a resolution Monday night to encourage the state legislature to extend the deadline to conduct remote council and board meetings past Dec. 1.

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OPINION: America, buckle your seatbelt. The Trump lame-duck era is upon us.
https://thenewpolitical.com/2020/11/16/opinion-trumps-lame-duck-period-has-arrived-and-its-already-madness/