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…
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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…
The scapegoating of Haitians in Springfield is being used as a distraction
Why, when presented with verifiable facts, did Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance double-down on lies that have subsequently terrorized his constituents…
JD Vance and Trump’s toxic lies: How they’re exploiting Springfield to spread hate
JD Vance should be ashamed. As a U.S. Senator, his duty is to serve the people of Ohio, to represent…
Why the far right lies about immigrants
When my dad moved to southwest Ohio in the early 1970s, the Dayton-Springfield area’s second city was home to over…
Democracy in Ohio is being boiled away by corruption, extremism, and attacks on voters
Are we the frogs in the boiling frog metaphor? Just asking. You remember the tale, right? The frogs are sitting…
How Trump’s culture wars distract Ohioans from economic policies that hurt their wallets
Ohioans are being tricked. For years, Trump and the MAGA wing of the Republican Party have leaned heavily on the…
Vance, Yost targeting Haitians in Springfield, Ohio with ignorant fear-mongering disturbs me deeply
Sometimes the disgusting sewer of presidential year politics hits a little too close to home, and you end up watching…
Project 2025: The Trump agenda that threatens Ohio’s middle-class and vulnerable populations
As Ohioans prepare to cast their votes in the 2024 election, they must carefully consider the implications of a second…