Athens Messenger Contact and Editorial Staff
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Editorial: unopposed worst campaign to run
The piece laments unopposed U S Senate races in Alaska Oklahoma Hawaii and Vermont arguing lack of major party candidates fuels polarization and deprives voters of debate It urges parties to field qualified candidates in all seats and ensure they have resources to reach voters.
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Ohio University debates cultural sensitivity for freshman
Ohio University President Roderick McDavis said the campus will develop a cultural competency element for incoming students after a pro Trump protest on a free speech wall. Critics argue mandatory classes chill free expression and should stay out of classrooms.
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Youthful nation or mature path for America
A column likens the United States to an energetic twenty year old, praising its boldness while critiquing its immaturity. It argues long-range planning and diplomacy require maturity, not quick fixes, and notes the need for realistic, careful leadership. George Weckman, retired professor and church music director, is mentioned. contact details for columnist recruitment are provided.
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Denying transgender restroom reality sparks North Carolina clash
The piece outlines North Carolina's law overruling Charlotte's protections granting transgender men access to men's restrooms and transgender women to women's restrooms. It argues the policy harms transgender people, fuels hostility, and risks harassment or violence, while citing officials and observers who question enforcement and safety.
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Presidential candidates on marijuana legalization and policy
The survey outlines each major candidate stance on cannabis. Clinton supports medical marijuana and wants to reclassify cannabis to enable research while allowing state adult use. Sanders backs states rights to regulate like alcohol. Cruz opposes legalization but supports state decisions. Kasich opposes recreational use though open to medical. Trump endorses medical marijuana but remains split on broad legalization.
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