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Assault on DEI: Critics use simplistic terms to attack the programs, but they are key to uprooting workplace bias
EDITORIAL, Education, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Region and Beyond, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioFG Trade Latin/Gerry Images by The Conversation (Written by M. Cristina Alcalde, Vice President for Transformative and Inclusive Excellence at Miami University) ________________ Prominent politicians have recently increased their attacks on workplace programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI. They claim that initiatives that seek to be inclusive are divisive and lack merit. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to ban…
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How the first Pilgrims and the Puritans differed in their views on religion and respect for Native Americans
Puritans barricading their house against Indians. Artist Albert Bobbett. The Print Collector/ Hudson Archives via Getty Images by Michael Carrafiello, professor of History, Miami University Every November, numerous articles recount the arrival of 17th-century English Pilgrims and Puritans and their quest for religious freedom. Stories are told about the founding of Massachusetts Bay Colony and the…
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A Call for Transparency in Loveland City Government
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the recent decision by Loveland City to deny the validity of case #2024-03: 200 Railroad Avenue HPPC Appeal based upon a 3rd party filing by a concerned Loveland resident. (Demolition of home in Loveland Historic District causing uproar) Ironically, as we debate the future…
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66% of Hamilton County voters approved the Developmental Disabilities Services levy for five more years
by Leia Snyder Thanks to your hard work and commitment to the people we serve, 66% of Hamilton County voters approved the Developmental Disabilities Services levy for five more years. The renewal of this levy means that HCDDS can continue supporting people with developmental disabilities to live, work, learn, and fully participate in their communities.…
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Ohio voters face critical choices in 2024. No one is coming to the rescue. It’s up to us.
Getty Image Commentary Verify that you are a registered voter in Ohio before you go to the polls on Vote.gov. by Marilou Johanek – Ohio Capital Journal And so, it begins. In-person early voting and absentee voting by mail — from Tuesday, Oct. 8 through Sunday, Nov. 3 — is now officially underway in Ohio. Even before…
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Message from the Executive Director of LIFE Food Pantry
It isn’t 99 degrees, and the sidewalks aren’t melting – happy days! School is back in session; the kids are getting free breakfast and lunch, and our Tiger weekend bags are going home with nearly 100 kids. Our Middle and High School Pantries are stocked with supplies so the kids can grab what they need.…
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Please join us for an unforgettable evening of art, altruism, and education
EDITORIAL, Entertainment, Events, Health & Wellness, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, SpotlightThis event is an opportunity to mingle in the art gallery, learn about our foundation’s tireless mission of educating our communities about the fentanyl crisis, and bid on auction items that will help support our foundation’s goals. All proceeds from the evening go toward supporting our mission so that no family loses their Jack. The…
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The need for fentanyl awareness is great
DoitforJack and the Jack Quehl Foundation are on a Mission to Educate Our Community About the Dangers of Fentanyl The need for fentanyl awareness is great. Fentanyl is the leading cause of death of 18-45 year-olds in the U.S. and is increasingly impacting all ages. The only way to combat this epidemic is through spreading awareness in…
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Teaching about race is good, actually. States need to stop banning it.
Getty Images by Ian Wright In this back to school season, millions of American students are returning to classrooms where the wrong course, lesson, or textbook can lead to deep trouble. Why? Because for the last several years, conservative activists and lawmakers have been waging a crusade against “critical race theory,” or CRT. Critical race…
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2024 Cpt. Seth Mitchell Hero 5K Scholarship Update
by Steve Mitchell Since 2010 a core group of Seth Mitchell’s friends from Loveland High School’s class of ’97, have hosted the Captain Seth Mitchell Hero 5k in Loveland. Like many high schoolers, Seth participated in sports, club activities and was the Senior Class president along with being voted “Mr. Personality” by the class of…
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