Articles by Author

Black man in gray shirt taping up the hand of a young white boy in a yellow tank top
04 February 2019

Norman Mailer wrote there are two types of brave men. Those who are brave by the grace of nature “the naturally brave” and those who become brave by “an act...

Black man in blue t-shirt standing next to a boxing ring
02 February 2017

“First Person Singular” is an occasional column that focuses on impactful personalities in Central Ohio. 

It is written by JP...

Mary Yoder with two Palestinian children
01 March 2016

JP Marat: What is your name? 

Mary: My name is Mary Yoder. I’m a registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio. 

Tell us about...

People holding a Jewish Vices for Peace banner
06 August 2015

JP Marat writes:

Imagine a narrow strip of land extending about two miles on either side of Interstate 71 and running through Columbus from...

DJ Ororo and DJ Dingo8 In the stairway of Used Kids
04 June 2015

"First Person Singular" is an occasional column by JP Marat that empowers artists, musicians and community activists to speak in their own voice. Sincere...

30 April 2015

"First Person Singular" is an occasional column by JP Marat that empowers artists, musicians and community activists to speak in their own voice. Sincere...

Pages