Ohio Republican lawmakers again seek to override voters on legal weed law in blatant cash-grab
Ohio Republican lawmakers want to raise taxes. Specifically, they want to raise taxes on recreational weed by 50% while making…
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America’s love affair with confident stupidity has reached awful new heights
Five years ago, I wrote about how the politics of stupidity and crankery in America was degrading us as a…
Ohio’s new U.S. Senator Jon Husted has a history of connections to energy and charter scandals
“No comment.” That’s all Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said and walked away. Only at the tail end of DeWine’s press…
Vivek Ramaswamy insulted Trump supporters and Ohioans in his elitist rant
The 39-year-old from Cincinnati, rocking a pretentious pompadour, got carried away with himself last week. Vivek Ramaswamy presumed his sizable…
Ohio lawmakers move to override local control and mandate mix of religion with public school time
Funny how Republicans running red states have done a 180 on indoctrination of students in public schools — as long…
Turnout will drive results in this historic election, with enormous stakes in Ohio and nationally
A week from now it will be over. Except for the voting, the counting of ballots and the nail-biting, the…
Expanding abortion access strengthens democracy, while abortion bans signal broader repression
Abortion is on the agenda not just in the United States but worldwide. A majority of people in developed democracies…
Recognizing the value of our immigrant neighbors in Ohio
There is richness in diversity. And it took me years of personal and professional experience to appreciate its value. I…
Ohio’s defining moment: Why Sherrod Brown is the leader we need now
In Ohio, the stakes are high, and the choice has never been clearer. The Senate race between Sherrod Brown and…
Trump sees enemies everywhere
On Friday, we learned that retired Gen. Mark Milley — chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Donald Trump…
Ohio gerrymandering: A brief and awful history of the very recent past
Ohio citizens right now are represented by unconstitutionally gerrymandered state lawmakers. The politicians in the General Assembly in Columbus are…
Today is World Day Against the Death Penalty. It’s time to end it in Ohio for good.
October 10 marks World Day Against the Death Penalty. This year, the annual observance day comes on the heels of…
Ohio voters face critical choices in 2024. No one is coming to the rescue. It’s up to us.
And so, it begins. In-person early voting and absentee voting by mail — from Tuesday, Oct. 8 through Sunday, Nov.…
It's not just abortion — here are all the freedoms at risk under Trump’s Project 2025
Donald Trump might claim he’s not behind Project 2025 , but let’s be real: this sweeping plan is the work…
Some online conspiracy-spreaders don’t even believe the lies they’re spewing
There has been a lot of research on the types of people who believe conspiracy theories, and their reasons for…
Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s records on abortion policy couldn’t be more different
Abortion is a critical, if not the most important, issue for many voters – especially women, according to polls –…
Bernie Moreno’s bold strategy: Going after Ohio women voters on abortion rights
Ohio Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno accomplished something this week I didn’t even know was possible anymore for my…
Ohio Republican politicians desperately trying to dupe voters over anti-gerrymandering amendment
When he loses in court as a criminal defendant or in a presidential election as a defeated incumbent, Donald Trump…
Take politics out of redistricting: Why a YES vote on Issue 1 is crucial for Ohio
Ohio voters face a critical decision this November with Issue 1 on the ballot, offering a historic opportunity to end…
Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski is unfit to serve Portage County
Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons. In a controversial Facebook post, Zuchowski urged…
