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Noah's Ark: Yes, APD should be defunded, too

(09/16/20 12:42am)

The idea of defunding the police has both gained traction and been severely skewed by a right-wing campaign against police reform during the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement. But many are unsure about what tangible effects that would have. To defund the police is not to abolish law enforcement and let all hell break loose; instead, money from bloated police budgets would be reallocated to preventative and better-trained agencies who properly handle much of the non-crime fighting work police departments do and improve the communities those police are patrolling through smarter spending.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/09/athens-police-department-should-be-defunded

Faculty Senate: New COVID-19 testing, Phase 2 strategies announced

(09/15/20 4:22am)

OU President Duane Nellis announced Monday during a Faculty Senate meeting that OU will be implementing a new COVID-19 testing strategy as part of Phase 2.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/09/faculty-senate-ohio-univeristy-phase-2-coronavirus-return-plan

Blotter: Police make arrest at Baker for intoxication; officers sent for a stolen Amazon package

(09/10/20 1:38am)

The Athens Police Department received a call of a dog bite at the parking lot outside of Holzer Clinic. A report was taken for the animal at large.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/09/ohio-university-athens-police-arrest-man-intoxication

Here’s the Tea: Athletes getting involved in activism is impactful

(09/04/20 2:00am)

The issue of race is not new to America and its history; however, creating and policies for racial progress further divides America. As such, protests have evolved, and the majority are joining the battle for justice. Ongoing racial relations within America have ignited activism from celebrities, specifically, professional sports organizations. Recently, the NBA players canceled playoff games, outraged over the police shooting of Jacob Blake. This level of activism is impactful in giving social justice reform an elevated voice with strength in numbers.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/09/atheletes-getting-involved-in-social-justice-nba-wnba

Blotter: Man arrested for OVI, reckless driving; Xbox player calls to report threats

(09/03/20 2:14am)

The driver of a pickup truck was speeding and squealing through Mill Street. The Ohio University Police Department officer pulled over the driver and concluded that he was intoxicated. The driver was then transported to The Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail pending his sobriety.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/09/athens-ohio-police-man-arrested-xbox-player

Athens rallies to end racist practices, support Black lives

(09/01/20 1:03am)

Correction appended.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/09/athens-ohio-protest-black-lives-matter

Man arrested after allegedly raping minor at OU Inn

(08/28/20 8:08pm)

A man was arrested by the Columbus Police Department on Friday for the alleged rape of a 13- year-old girl at the Ohio University Inn.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/08/man-arrested-rape-minor-ou-inn

Athens County Copwatch tracks racial bias in Athens policing

(08/28/20 4:26am)

Some Athens residents concerned about racial bias in policing have banded together to create a website that tracks arrest data from police forces in Athens.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/08/athens-county-copwatch-police-data

Here's the Tea: The time to advocate for black women is now

(08/28/20 2:45am)

In recent events, we’ve seen the vivid, horrific images and video footage of the systemic injustice and inequality plaguing our nation.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/08/time-to-advocate-for-black-women

KFC hits pause on its iconic slogan; here’s how an Athens collective is raising awareness about local policing methods

(08/28/20 11:00am)

For now, the staple fast food establishment Kentucky Fried Chicken is simply “good.”

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/08/post-haste-daily-newsletter-athens-kfc-covid

Colleges are suspending students for violating COVID-19 restrictions; August is Romance Awareness Month

(08/26/20 11:00am)

Today is Aug. 26, 2020. Here’s what you need to know:

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/08/colleges-suspending-students-violating-covid-19

NASA projects an asteroid heading toward Earth just before Election Day; trends are declining in Athens County with only 7 new reported cases of COVID-19

(08/24/20 11:00am)

Today is Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Here’s what you need to know:

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/08/nasa-asteroid-election-date-athens-country-trends-decline-covid-19-madyson-lewellyn

Uncle Sam: Kamala Harris – not the reformer we need

(08/13/20 7:22pm)

Joe Biden has selected California Sen. Kamala Harris to join his presidential ticket as vice president. The nomination is historic; not only would Sen. Harris be the first woman ever to hold the role of vice president, but she would also be the first Black woman and first person of Asian descent ever to do so.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/08/kamala-harris-vice-president-not-the-reformer-we-need-2020

A nonprofit planted its 100 millionth tree; here’s what bars and restaurants have closed due to COVID-19

(07/14/20 11:00am)

Today is Tuesday, July 14. Here’s what you need to know:

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/07/nonprofit-planted-100-millionth-tree-bar-and-restaurants-closed-covid-19

Council introduces ordinance for possible city-wide mask mandate

(07/11/20 7:25pm)

Athens City Council met during an emergency session Friday evening to introduce the possibility of a mask mandate for the city of Athens.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/07/city-council-emergency-mask-mandate-proposed

Protests over policing collide across Court Street

(07/06/20 1:06am)

Protesters clashed in Uptown Athens on Sunday afternoon as a rally in support of police was met with a counterprotest in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/07/protests-policing-collide-court-street

You can now stream ‘Love, Victor’ on Hulu; Uptown Athens hopes to stimulate local business during coronavirus pandemic

(06/18/20 11:00am)

Today is Thursday, June 18. Here’s what you need to know:

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/06/love-victor-hulu-athens-local-business-coronavirus-pandemic

Juneteenth approaches in the midst of protests for Black lives

(06/16/20 5:59pm)

While the world works together to achieve social justice and equality for Black people through protests, Juneteenth, the day celebrated as the end to slavery, is approaching.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/06/juneteenth-celebration-of-freedom-george-floyd-breonna-taylor-justice-policing-act

Think Tank: America is bleeding

(06/13/20 9:16pm)

The distant wallows of anguish echo in the distance, only to be drowned out by the chilling sounds of exploding tear gas canisters and rampant gun fire that reverberates around the city block.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/06/america-bleeding-black-lives-matter-protests

Noah's Ark: Journalists don't need to remain completely neutral on police violence

(06/09/20 8:00pm)

The murder and brutalization of people of color across the U.S. has clearly brought the country to a breaking point. As riots and protests rage on across America, I’m incredibly aware that, as a white person, my opinion does not extend beyond my actions taken in the name of ending police terror at all costs.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2020/06/journalists-police-violence-blacklivesmatter

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