Athens Messenger Staff Contact and Office Details
The Athens Messenger lists its headquarters at Route 33 North and Johnson Road Athens Ohio with phone and email contacts for editorial and staff. It names Monica Nieporte president Joe Higgins editor Wendy Van Sickle design editor Pete Dennis advertising director and Ike Weiss production manager for reader correspondence and staff communication.
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Editorial Change the channel
A meme of three yard signs with Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and pine straw prompts a critique of modern politics. The piece laments reality TV style campaigns, biased news, and social media dominance, urging readers to research and form independent opinions to shape the government they deserve.
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Letters to Editor Guidelines From The Messenger
The Messenger invites readers to submit signed letters up to 400 words with hometown and a verification phone number. Letters may be mailed to P O Box 4210 Athens OH 45701 or emailed to shiggins athensmessenger com. All letters are subject to editing and publication.
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Trump not a fascist says critic in defense of reason
Critics err by labeling Trump a fascist or proto fascist while ignoring core democratic norms he doesn’t threaten. His stance targets immigration and deals over ideology, and framing opponents as Nazis may backfire by inflaming supporters and hardening political divides.
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Brokered convention questions GOP fate and Clinton alternative
The piece argues for stopping Trump and considers a brokered convention led by Romney or even voting for Clinton. It critiques Trump’s rhetoric, notes Republican leaders distancing from his positions, and envisions a purge and rebirth of the party with figures like Romney, Kasich, Cruz, and Clinton in play.
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Ohio judge allows 17 year olds to vote in Sanders primary
Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Richard Frye ruled 17 year olds who turn 18 by November may vote in the presidential primary on Tuesday, blocking Secretary of State Jon Husted who had blocked the practice. The decision, in a suit by nine voters and tied to Sanders campaign actions, preserves youth voting amid early voting.
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