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The Monarchy of Montgomery County bequeaths you this judgeship
Montgomery County politics just pulled another backroom stunt—Kettering Judge Dressel stepped aside, letting his buddy…
New chair of the DNC Ken Martin, you should read this
The American government must serve the people, not corporate interests. It’s time for bold reforms: universal healthcare…
Jan 20, 2025 MLK day- and the end of America as we knew it
In this reflective piece, David Esrati draws inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail”…
Yik Yak, Tik Tok, Y’all Stop
This thought-provoking poem critiques the fleeting nature of social media trends, the influence of digital masters, and …
Did Debbie Lieberman commit a crime?
Outgoing Montgomery County Commissioner Debbie Lieberman cast her final vote to allocate funds benefiting the Clerk of C…
How local government keeps local newspapers in business
“Is Dayton’s Government Efficiency Blocked by Obsolete Newspaper Requirements?”
Dayton’s government faces inefficie…
How DPS could have had your kids in school yesterday
Day three of no school, and the blame game is in full swing. Old Man Winter dropped a foot of snow, the City of Dayton�…
Who’s running for Mayor, Commission, School board in Dayton in 2025
Discover the latest updates on Dayton’s political landscape, including mayoral and commission races, school board electi…
Reflections and Resolutions: A New Year for Dayton and Esrati.com
Reflections on 18 years of blogging about Dayton’s most pressing issues, the challenges of summarizing a vast body of …
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