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D.J. Byrnes's avatar

Well damn. Will definitely have to include this little tidbit in tomorrow's Rooster and ask Rep. Callender about it when I see him next.

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Secular Left's avatar

I seem to remember that USG dinner story that the gang was also smoking expensive cigars. For a long time USG has been a pipeline to the GOP. In my college days Sean Ashbrook was a big cheese in USG, he was the son of John Ashbrook who died while running for the Senate in 1982. Sean graduated then started a calendar "Girls of Ohio State" which led the University to sue him for trademark infringement

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Muad’dib's avatar

Josh Mandel was known to be a complete idiot at USG, Taylor Steppe had his share of issues, too, but is another one that has benefitted from the GOP thanks to his Mom being a Husted surrogate. The Rs seem to bankroll specific legacy kids at OSU, it's gross AF, and I'd say I don't know why Buckeyes play along with it, but its not the same campus it used to be.

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Jean Wedding's avatar

If you have any interest in looking further into the group pushing back against Lifewise there’s a FB group page called Parents AGAINST Lifewise. The founders are doing solid work gathering information and documents that lay bare the Lifewise agenda. Apparently the curriculum is based on SBC theology. The Lifewise “handout” that teachers receive to help them answer possible questions the young kids might have is eye opening. As a retired teacher and former school board member, I find the entire movement extremely troubling.

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Valerie Acton's avatar

Worth the wait!

Completely missed the Cespedes story the first time - thanks for the reprint.

You're the 👑!

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