Ohioans reject Washington’s overreach into community organizations
Ohio is a state built on strong communities and practical problem-solving. From church-run food programs to community organizations helping families…
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Ohio voters face major decisions in the 2026 Election about the future of our state
Is everything amazing in Ohio? Is that your experience? Do Ohio politicians have an outstanding record of winning big for…
Powering Ohio’s future: Solar rises to the occasion
Ohio is at an energy crossroads. It forged America with steel and manufacturing, but our state is now facing the…
How does running Venezuela help Ohioans suffering food and health care cuts? Not at all.
Three days into 2026 Americans woke up to breaking news that the country was at war. As the world slept,…
The pettiest president
On Tuesday evening, the White House announced President Donald Trump had issued the first vetoes of his second term in…
Weak Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine pretends to be helpless, and participates in another attack on voters
What a cop out. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he didn’t want to sign another voter suppression bill into law…
Gaslighting Americans on the economy
A commentary argues the Trump administration is misleading Americans about the economy, pointing to higher prices, job losses, farm bailouts and canceled data as signs families are still struggling.
Trump has now twice devastated Ohio’s farm economy, and twice used taxpayer money for a bailout
Ohio farmers say Trump-era tariffs have twice damaged the farm economy, forcing costly bailouts while deeper problems like debt, health care costs and the lack of a new farm bill remain unresolved.
What is stopping development of solar and wind energy in Ohio?
Last year, I was called to testify at a hearing of the Ohio Power Siting Board on a plan to…
Reineke’s bill rewrites the marijuana law voters approved
Sen. Bill Reineke cosponsored Senate Bill 56, a measure that rewrites Ohio’s voter-approved marijuana law, raising questions about respect for election results.
The hidden cost of discrimination in Ohio communities
Public health is not defined only by the absence of disease, it is shaped by the safety and equity of…
Ohio has the 2nd largest Somali community in the U.S. Trump’s racist rant puts them in danger
After Donald Trump’s inflammatory remarks about Somali Americans, Ohio’s large Somali community reports rising fear and harassment, with lawmakers urging vigilance amid growing concerns over safety and discrimination.
I told Ohio lawmakers that a new law would put gas plants in residential areas. Now it’s happening.
Ohio House Bill 15 enabled rapid approval of a massive gas-powered fuel cell at a data center near Hilliard neighborhoods, raising climate and public health concerns.
It’s past time for alumni to step up in the fight to defend academic freedom
We’re coming close to the point that I wouldn’t want my son to attend college in the United States. Granted,…
Ohio School Boards Association conference reveals growing reaction against vouchers and lawmakers
Ohio school board members are increasingly opposing the state’s expanded voucher program after a court ruling deemed it unconstitutional, fueling a growing push to defend public education funding.
This Thanksgiving, Ohio workers and families are holding on by the skin of their teeth
A commentary on rising economic hardship, Trump-era policies, and the growing fight to protect democracy and civil liberties in Ohio and across the U.S.
Ohio GOP lawmakers claim deep concern about protecting kids, except from child labor apparently
Ohio Republicans advanced Senate Bill 50 to let 14- and 15-year-olds work later hours for lower wages, sparking criticism that the measure prioritizes business interests over children’s safety, education, and long-standing labor protections.
Ohio politicians grovel and dance for Trump by launching even more attacks on voters and democracy
Ohio Republicans are pushing Trump-style election restrictions that would toss out thousands of legitimate mail-in ballots and make voting harder for many Ohioans. SB 293 and SB 153, modeled after Trump’s executive order, would strip away safeguards and feed false narratives about election fraud — all while Ohio’s leaders march in lockstep with Trump World.
The government shutdown is only hurting Ohio scientists more after onslaught of federal cuts
An Ohio State University physics professor warns that the Trump administration’s prolonged shutdown is devastating the state’s research ecosystem — grounding NASA collaborations, freezing NIH reviews, and derailing scientific careers. “Careers to advance the scientific expertise of our country are being ruined,” he writes.
What can Ohio lawmakers do in the face of SNAP cuts?
The Trump administration is threatening to cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for 1.4 million Ohioans — a $130 million blow to families and local economies — as leverage in the ongoing government shutdown fight. Experts warn the move would worsen hunger, poverty, and economic hardship across the state.
