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ODNR Offers High School Students Job Shadowing Opportunities
Rising high school juniors and seniors in Ohio have a unique chance to gain insight into various career paths related to wildlife, parks, conservation, and more through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) job shadow program.“We do crucial work at ODNR to protect our natural resources and provide opportunities for people to explore the great outdoors,” ODNR Director Mary Mertz expressed in an April 16 news release. “It is vital that Ohio is able to carry that mission into the future by educating and inspiring new generations of dedicated conservationists.”The...
Prevention, accountability should be White House 'mass murder' protocols
The White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention is hosting the first in-person meeting of federal agencies to figure out what to do after a tragic mass murder and criminal misuse of firearms. Larry Keane, in his recent article, emphasizes that the focus should not be on post-tragedy actions but on prevention measures. He states, "The focus shouldn’t be on what the government can do after a tragedy occurs. Rather, it should be on what should be done to prevent it."Keane also highlights the issue of underreporting of crime by government officials, noting that it hinders...