Athens Messenger contact and staff listing
Established 1825 The Athens Messenger provides Route 33 North and Johnson Road Athens Ohio contact details and staff roles including Monica Nieporte president Joe Higgins editor Josh Wilder design editor Jeff Bunch advertising director Ike Weiss production manager and an email address for letters to the editor.
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No First Use as a Political Gesture in Obama Era
The piece argues against a no first use policy for U S nuclear weapons, warning it would remove deterrence, embolden adversaries like Russia and China, and undermine allies reliance on the nuclear umbrella. It maintains deterrence requires ambiguity and warns against framing no first use as a strategic gesture by a lame duck president.
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Trump and Putin relations questioned in dubious remarks
Analysis notes Trump claimed familiarity with Vladimir Putin but later admitted no meeting occurred. The piece accuses him of admiration for the Russian leader while outlining alleged abuses, including suppression of opposition, embezzlement, and invasion of Ukraine. It contrasts Republican reactions and warns against excusing Trump’s behavior as entertainment.
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Sheriff Clarke on Milwaukee riots and “progressive” policies
Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke argues that rioting followed the fatal shooting of Sylville Smith stems from welfare state policies and a missing engaged father figure. He criticizes progressive ideology as harming the black community and urges self-evaluation and opposition to government dependency.
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Inside Trumps base through J D Vance Hillbilly Elegy
A memoir excerpt discusses J D Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy and its reception among white working class voters. The piece contrasts Vance’s story with Trump’s rise and notes Vance’s background from Kentucky to Ohio and his current role in a Silicon Valley firm. It cites reviews and speaks to learned helplessness and opportunities for low income whites.
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