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    Traversing Baileys Trail with City Council members

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    How Athens plans to help finance the multimillion dollar Baileys Trail System

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    Three people plead not guilty in connection to death of Collin Wiant

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    Introduced, Debated, and Ignored: What the Ohio Legislature is focusing on and why it matters

    Joel Newby spent his entire life in the 15th Congressional District. Now he plans to represent it

    Ohio House passes bill to protect public school students’ religious rights

    Ohio House introduces bill to outlaw abortions in the state

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    OPINION: Republicans Report — “Resist”

    OPINION: Democrats Discuss ー Discriminatory blood donation policies and gay men

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    OPINION: Progressives can’t forgive Chick-fil-A just yet

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    Podcast: Athens Happens – The Jefferson Marketplace Markup

    Deferred Maintenance and Demolitions: Another historic Ohio U building meets a similar fate

    Podcast: Athens Happens – An Uptown business and a suspected pyramid scheme

    Vote Ohio: The Dem. and GOP Candidates for Governor

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

By Zach Richards
2 weeks ago
in :  Opinion
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Opinion Writer Zach Richards, a sophomore studying education, argues that liberals and conservatives are both to blame for increased political polarization. Please note that these views and opinions do not reflect those of The New Political.   It’s no secret that national politics in the United States is increasingly polarized.  The stereotypical liberal perception of Republicans is that they’re racist, …

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OPINION: Democrats Discuss ー Representation among the 2020 Democratic candidates matters

By Jonathan Sweeney
October 28, 2019
in :  Opinion
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Jonathan Sweeney is a senior studying strategic communications and a member of the Ohio University College Democrats. The following article reflects the opinion and views of the author and does not present the thoughts of the Ohio University College Democrats.  This is a submitted column, and please note that these views and opinions do not reflect those of The New …

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OPINION: Some Democratic candidates should drop out of the race

By Zach Richards
September 24, 2019
in :  Election 2020, Opinion
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Opinion writer Zach Richards, a sophomore studying education, argues that low name recognition Democratic candidates should not have started running in the first place. With Tom Steyer recently becoming the 11th person to qualify for the October Democratic debates, a new question should be asked about which candidates deserve to see the light of day. Even with the recent spate …

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OPINION: The Democrats’ new advertisement against gun violence shows party’s unity

By Madeline Kramer
September 12, 2019
in :  Opinion
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Opinion writer Maddie Kramer, a junior studying political science, elaborates on why the new anti-gun violence advertisement from Democratic candidates is important for voters. Ahead of the next Democratic debate on Thursday in Texas, eight prominent Democrats running for the presidency debuted a joint advertisement against gun violence.  In a time where candidates are attacking each other left and right …

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Athens 2017 City Council candidates focus on education, business-friendly policies

By Allie Eldredge
April 20, 2017
in :  City, Education, Elections, Politics
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Athens has some new competition for a couple of City Council seats. A majority of the competitors are Democrats, with only one Republican vying for a spot. Sarah Grace Grace is one of three candidates running for an at-large seat on the council. She is an OU alumna, local small-business owner and a former candidate for Ohio’s 94th District seat. …

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Ohio College Democrats band together to criticize Portman’s record on education

By Connor Perrett
September 1, 2016
in :  Education, Politics
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Presidents of College Democrats from across the state of Ohio put aside their school rivalries and acted in unison Wednesday to condemn Sen. Rob Portman’s (R-Ohio) record on education with a joint statement. “College Democrats are committed to informing students about Rob Portman’s record of making it harder and more expensive to get a college degree,” said in a statement …

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Opinion: A Taylor-Ryan showdown in the 2018 would bring out the best in Ohio politics

By Austin Linfante
April 14, 2016
in :  Opinion, Politics
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It is far too soon to be thinking about the 2018 Ohio gubernatorial election. This 2016 presidential election has so many implications as to where American politics is going that whatever happens next is basically unpredictable. That being said, it would be foolish to believe that both potential candidates and the state political parties aren’t thinking about the 2018 election. …

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The Scene: Does free tuition make you Feel the Bern? Think again

By Bianca Hillier
April 1, 2016
in :  Multimedia, Politics, Video, Watch
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College students: have you heard Bernie Sanders promise for free tuition? No matter who you’re voting for, it’s time to hold our candidates accountable. The Scene for 2016’s Bianca Hillier tells you whether or not free tuition is actually in our future.

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Opinion: Don’t be a grumpy cat, GOP

By Matt Stephens
October 27, 2015
in :  Social Justice
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President Barack Obama asked the media on Friday, “Why is it that so many Republican politicians are so down on America?” It is a valid point when you think about it, but Obama did not stop there. He went on to compare the GOP to the culture phenomenon Grumpy Cat, according to a Politico article. GOP candidates have been ranting …

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One-on-one interview with Senate candidate Ted Strickland

By Austin Linfante
October 21, 2015
in :  Politics
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Athens residents that attended the Homecoming Parade the morning of Oct. 10 may have noticed a surprise marcher. Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland walked with the Ohio University College Democrats to promote his campaign for the U.S. Senate. Strickland visited Athens just two weeks earlier for a campaign event at The Pigskin on Court Street. The New Political reporter Austin …

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Opinion: The winners and losers of the Democratic debate

By Melanie Foster
October 20, 2015
in :  Politics
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It has been a week since the first Democratic presidential debate aired, and no major surprises occurred with regard to “front-runners” and “also-rans.” Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders seemed to have had the best evenings, with Clinton getting the “win” by most accounts. But what about the other three lesser-known candidates, and the one potential candidate who is keeping the …

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TNP’s highlights of the first Democratic presidential debate

By Kaleb Carter
October 14, 2015
in :  Politics
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The New Political followed along with the first Democratic presidential debate, hosted by CNN, Tuesday night. See our compiled coverage from Twitter below. [View the story “#DemDebate ” on Storify]

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The Scene for 2016: Hillary Clinton’s email “scandal”explained

By Bianca Hillier
October 9, 2015
in :  Multimedia, Politics
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436

Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign has been flooded with media attention on her use of personal emails to conduct government business. But as the race continues, what do you really need to know to take a well-informed stance? The Scene’s Bianca Hillier lays out the basics.

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Opinion: Joe Biden needs to run for president, and why you should support him

By The New Political
September 17, 2015
in :  Politics
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Since last August, there has been speculation that Vice President Joe Biden is flirting with the possibility of starting a late entry into the 2016 primaries to become the next president of the United States. For me, this has filled me with excitement because Biden is someone I know I can get behind and offers a common ground between the …

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Opinion: Look out Hillary Clinton, there’s a new progressive in town

By The New Political
March 12, 2015
in :  Politics
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In the lead up to the 2016 presidential race, the Democratic side has remained relatively quiet. Hillary Rodham Clinton is considered a strong contender for 2016 due to her vast amount of experience and popularity. As a result of this superiority, Democrats haven’t been lining up to challenge her in the primaries next year. Yet since being elected to the …

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Opinion: Get money out of politics

By The New Political
November 26, 2013
in :  Politics
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According to Time magazine, Congress has a nine percent approval. But according to the Washington Post, Congress has a 90 percent incumbency rate. According to the nonpartisan, Center for Responsive Politics, “…in 93 percent of House of Representatives races and 94 percent of Senate races it was the candidate who spent the most money who ended up winning”. These statistics clearly show …

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Council incumbents challenged by Independent candidate

By The New Political
October 17, 2013
in :  Politics
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390

City elections are less than a month away and Independent candidate Troy Gregorino is attempting to shake things up with his bid for city council. Gregorino’s run for At-Large City Councilman puts the number of candidates at four. There are three available seats. Currently the seats are held by Democratic incumbents At-Large Council members Steve Patterson, Christine Knisely and Jennifer …

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Shaheen-Portman Energy Efficiency Bill held up by non-germane amendments

By Olivia Miltner
September 29, 2013
in :  Environment, Politics
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From economics and health care to abortion and gay rights, Republicans and Democrats always seem to be on opposing ends of the political spectrum. So when it comes to another controversial topic, environmental regulation, it is surprising that the two parties might actually agree on something. The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act was proposed by Sen. Rob Portman of …

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Property tax changes face Democratic opposition

By The New Political
August 26, 2013
in :  Law
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Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s new budget includes some potentially big changes for homeowners, and Democrats in the state legislature aren’t too happy. The state has canceled the 12.5 percent property tax rollback that has been in place for 40 years. This could be bad news for school districts that are trying to drum up support for tax levies that will …

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Opinion: American Fundamentalism

By The New Political
February 12, 2013
in :  Politics
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The recent debates over fiscal cliffs and firearms reveal a deeper problem that afflicts social life in the United States: the problem of political fundamentalism. Issues like these split people into separate camps and then fan the flames of fanatical fervor within each camp. When people hear that Alexis de Tocqueville wrote, “I know of no country in which there …

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Kasich Releases Details on 2014-15 Budget

By The New Political
January 20, 2013
in :  Money
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An enourmous sum of $100 billion, including large tax cuts and plans for education reform, also known as Gov. John Kasich’s 2014-2015 budget, has prompted a large-scale debate about the future of Ohio’s economy. In addition to the proposals, Kasich also has The Budget of Stabilization Fund, known as the “Rainy Day Fund.” This fund currently holds $482 million and …

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Opinion: Athens Deserves More From Local Politics

By The New Political
November 29, 2012
in :  Politics
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“As Ohio goes, so goes the nation” is a line that was drilled into our collective heads over and over again this election season and for good reason, as it is rooted with deep historical backing. Since the 1944 election between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Thomas Dewey, Ohioans have sided with the losing candidate only once – choosing Nixon over …

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Opinion: A House Divided Cannot Stand

By The New Political
November 8, 2012
in :  Politics
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322

From the Holy Bible to Abraham Lincoln it has been said that a house divided cannot stand. This week has shown us what we all have known to be true for quite some time – that we are living in that house that so many others have spoken of. With a near percentage tie in the presidential popular vote that …

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Third Party Support Alive and Well with Bobcats

By The New Political
October 25, 2012
in :  Politics
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As students eagerly queued up to attend President Obama’s rally last week, some may have been surprised to find protesters more likely to quote Ayn Rand than Ronald Reagan. Signs bearing phrases such as “Atlas is Shrugging” and “Come Talk to a Libertarian” wove through the line, reminding all in sight that the Republican Party does not represent all those …

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Members of Athens City Council met with leaders of the Baileys Trail System project Wednesday at Chauncey-Dover Community Park, where the system’s Chauncey trailhead is located, to hike a newly constructed portion of the trail.
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Ohio University Vice President Provost Chaden Djalali addressed Student Senate about the importance of transparency from the administration amid a university-wide budget crisis and its efforts to modernize the university’s academic infrastructure.
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Parking enforcement saw a general decline in citations issued in 2018, according to the 2018 annual Athens Police Department report, but still issued over 10,000 tickets for expired meters citations.
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The Baileys Trail System — 88 miles of mountain bike-optimized trail — is estimated to cost between $11 million and $12 million.
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Athens City Council passed an ordinance Monday evening to rezone portions of the Uptown area to not require that business reserve parking spaces for patrons, but businesses can maintain current spaces for customers if they choose.
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Joel Newby, a Democrat who recently announced his campaign to challenge Republican Representative Steve Stivers for Ohio’s 15th Congressional District, plans to pave his way into the halls of Congress by overcoming the political partisanship of Washington.
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