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Beyond Complaints!
Beyond Complaints: Our Communities Deserve Action The community where I live has a homeowners association (HOA). Since moving into my subdivision, I have served on the HOA board as president,…
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Who’s Paying The Bill?
Data Centers Are Growing—Who Will Pay the Bill? By Marvin Dixon | VMGReview.com Data centers are grabbing headlines across the country. Supporters promise investment, jobs, and technological progress. Residents are…
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Data Centers?
Data Centers: Who Benefits, and Who Pays? By Marvin Dixon | VMGReview.com Data centers are becoming a major issue in our communities, and citizens deserve to understand both their benefits…
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Accountability?
The Cornell Case: Privilege Must Never Stand Above Accountability By Marvin Dixon I condemn sexual assault in every form. The allegations involving Jane Doe, a former Cornell University student who…
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Violence Is Not A Campaign Slogan!!
Violence Is Not a Campaign Slogan: Voters Deserve More Than Blame By Marvin Dixon | VMGReview.com As we approach the midterm elections, some campaign ads use violence in American cities…
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Data Centers Are Coming ?
Data Centers Are Coming. Do Communities Have a Voice? By Marvin Dixon | VMGReview.com When a data center is proposed near a neighborhood, residents deserve more than an announcement. They…
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