Athens Messenger Staff Contacts and Public Notice
The Athens Messenger lists staff roles and contact emails for publisher Monica Nieporte editor Joe Higgins design editor Josh Wilder and production manager Ike Weiss plus advertising director Jeff Bunch and general contact information for letters to the editor and newsroom. The paper serves Athens Ohio with Route 33 North and Johnson Road addresses and a public email.
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Craft beer trend and political tap in Ohio debate
An editorial roundup discusses the rise of craft beer and a Ohio law change ending the 12 percent limit, enabling higher alcohol brews. It contrasts industry gains with concerns over 16 percent levels and notes Canton's budget shortfall threatening fireworks at the Monumental 4th. It also covers national reactions to Orlando and Trump’s rhetoric, with Obama defending values and cautioning fear.
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines for The Messenger
The Messenger invites signed letters up to 400 words with name and hometown and a verification phone number. Send by 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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Gay imam fosters LGBT Muslim unity after Orlando attack
The first openly gay Muslim imam Danyiee Abdullah, who leads Mecca Institute in Washington, discusses sexuality within Islam, the Orlando nightclub massacre, and cross community solidarity. He notes eight openly gay imams globally, urges internal reform and collaboration with LGBT groups like CAIR and MAWPF to counter extremism and homophobia.
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Hillary Clinton’s Big Idea Democracy Reclaims Fairness
The piece argues that Clinton should run on restoring democracy to counter big money in politics. It cites studies showing elites control policy, outlines proposals: overturn Citizens United, public financing with matching funds, full donor disclosure, a two year revolving-door ban, and limits on Wall Street to top government posts. It frames democracy reform as the essential mandate to unite voters and govern effectively.
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