Athens Messenger Staff Contacts and Deadlines
The Athens Messenger lists staff: Monica Nieporte president, Joe Higgins editor, Wendy Van Sickle design editor, Jeff Bunch advertising director, Ike Weiss production manager. Office at Route 33 North and Johnson Road, Athens Ohio 45701. Letters to editor to info at athensmessenger dot com.
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USA Freedom Act ends NSA bulk data collection in Senate vote
Editorial lauds passage of the USA Freedom Act ending bulk collection of American phone records while preserving key NSA programs with court oversight. It frames the law as a pragmatic balance of liberty and security and notes ongoing concerns over transparency and broader spying practices.
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Letters to the Editor Guidance from The Messenger
The Messenger outlines submission rules for letters to the editor including a 400 word limit, required signature with name and hometown, and a verification phone number. Mail to P.O. Box 4210 Athens OH 45701 or email shiggins athensmessenger.com. All letters may be edited for publication.
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Why voters avoid demanding redistribution in democracies
Analysis argues that rising inequality coincides with muted demand for redistribution. Despite universal suffrage, few poor or working class voters grasp income gaps or believe in redistribution, leading to limited political pressure on tax policy. Factors include belief in capitalism, hope for future wealth, and preference for equal opportunity over outcome equality.
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Bill de Blasio
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Hastert's fall mirrors fallen moralists of politics
A critical review of Dennis Hastert’s indictment and past acts casts him alongside Cosby Foley and Clinton as a figure whose public morality collapsed. It notes the shift from reformer to symbol of hypocrisy, detailing alleged misconduct, money and banking charges, and broader political implications.
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Bob Livingston
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