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,…
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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.
Why families in my Ohio district still choose public schools in an era of choice
As school choice reshapes public education, one Ohio district is defying the odds. Worthington Schools has grown to record enrollment by focusing on innovation, community ties, and personalized learning — showing that public schools can thrive, not just survive, in a competitive education landscape.
The Trump administration continues to demonstrate its failure to appreciate the plight of American farmers
President Trump’s trade war and failed China “deal” have left U.S. farmers facing record debt, plunging exports, and collapsing markets. While the administration touts temporary bailouts, economists say the policies are enriching investors abroad and worsening the economic and climate crises hitting rural America.
Jon Husted’s shutdown politics are hurting every Ohio family
Months into his first term, Sen. Jon Husted is facing backlash for backing a government shutdown that hurt Ohio workers and families. His votes to end ACA subsidies and restrict Medicaid access could drive health care costs even higher, while his economic policies continue to favor corporations over communities.
Allowing politicians to stay in charge of Ohio redistricting has just led to more gerrymandering
Betrayal can be dressed up as bipartisan or best-case scenario, but it is still betrayal. Ohio Republicans picked off two…
Cultural exchange program a lifeline in Ohio’s challenging child care environment
One of the greatest gifts of getting older is changing your beliefs when your own circumstances change. If someone asked…
Ohio families hit with soaring health costs under Jon Husted’s failed health care agenda
Premiums are set to climb 83% statewide — the direct result of policies Husted championed that stripped protections and funding from the Affordable Care Act. More than 100,000 Ohioans could lose coverage next year.
Ohio’s data centers will impact many Ohioans
Ohio is witnessing the construction of an unprecedented amount of data centers in the state. Columbus is ranked the 10th…
As some Republicans balk at Trump’s calls for gerrymandering, Ohio Republican politicians go along
Silver linings are so rare in the grim story being written on the death watch of self-governance in Ohio and…
When the government shuts down, Ohio families like mine pay the price
All any parent wants is for their children to be happy and healthy. More than seven years ago, my husband…
Poll shows Ohio labor union households lean liberal, but Dems need to engage more
Labor unions exist to negotiate legally binding collective bargaining agreements, which cover the wages, benefits, and working conditions of represented…
Ohio's JD Vance tells whoppers like his boss, but with no charisma he can't get away with it
Never forget that the Ohioan who is a heartbeat away from the presidency — and champing at the bit to…
As Trump throws the world economy into chaos with his tariff trade war, here’s what Ohio can expect
Here’s the real kick about how President Donald Trump’s tariffs are going to hike prices for everything: Once that happens,…
Ohio Republicans in Congress on the hook for letting Musk rip apart programs serving Ohioans
They are aiding and abetting a train wreck coming straight for us. Ohio Republicans in the U.S. House and U.S.…
