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Established 1825 The Athens Messenger lists office at Route 33 North and Johnson Road Athens Ohio 45701 with phone and email contacts For letters to the editor send to info at athensmessenger.com Monica Nieporte is president Joe Higgins is editor Wendy Van Sickle is design editor Pete Dennis is advertising director Ike Weiss is production manager
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Editorial Respect the chimp court case sparks rights questions
A New York court hearing over two chimpanzees at SUNY Stony Brook raises whether animals with high cognitive ability can be considered not mere property but potential legal persons with bodily liberty. The debate touches on animal welfare, research ethics, and the evolving status of animals in law.
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Demoralization Threatens American Resolve and Security
The piece argues that rising demoralization and lax standards imperil the United States. It cites Mission Readiness with 500 retired generals warning about weak recruits, advanced weapon tech like EXACTO, and global trends. It links commuter culture, rioting, radicalization, and accountability gaps to national weakness and strategic risk.
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Bernie Sanders Endorsed by Ohio Historian in 2016
Robert H. Whealey, an Ohio University professor emeritus of history, writes a guest column endorsing Bernie Sanders for president in 2016. He notes his past support for various figures, cites Sanders as campaigning against income inequality, and urges restoration of democratic values amid decades of U S foreign and economic policy debates.
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