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…
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Ohio Senate passes bill to overhaul weed law passed by voters, lower THC and limit home grow
Ohio Senate Republicans passed a bill Wednesday that would would make significant changes to the marijuana law passed by Ohio…
Ohio GOP proposal seeks to change voter-passed marijuana law with higher tax, lower THC levels
A Republican lawmaker is trying to reduce the amount of marijuana grown at home, lower the level of THC in…
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…
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…
Former Ohio elected officials urge faith in electoral process
As part of a group “working to restore faith in public elections,” two former Ohio elected officials are urging Ohioans…
Republican officials endorse Sherrod Brown for reelection
As Election Day approaches, several prominent Ohio Republicans have announced their support for U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown's reelection campaign. Endorsements…
Republican voters speak out against Trump even as Ohio’s outcome seems pretty certain
Republican Donald Trump was a controversial political figure even before he launched his first presidential campaign. He carries a laundry…
Sherrod Brown rallies Ohio workers in Tiffin, urges early voting amid heated Senate race
TIFFIN, Ohio — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown energized local voters during his Wednesday visit to the Seneca County Democratic Party…
Anti-gerrymandering groups warn that Ohio’s ballot language is misleading voters
This article was originally published in Bolts, a nonprofit newsroom covering the nuts and bolts of power and political change,…
Immigrants contribute billions to Ohio economy, bolster workforce
Immigrants have contributed billions of dollars to the Ohio economy over the years, according to a new national study. The…
Ohio election chief’s own numbers say fraud is extremely rare. He says that’s a ‘bogus narrative’
When Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s latest effort to prosecute voter fraud last week showed once again that voter…
Ohio voter outreach groups go door to door to boost education as Election Day approaches
As early voting rolls on, those hoping to galvanize voters of all kinds are working hard to knock on doors…
Portman, Manchin make case for bipartisanship in an increasingly polarized Congress
In Cincinnati Monday, outgoing West Virginia Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin and former Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Rob Portman made…
Sherrod Brown tours Crown Battery, meets with Fremont workers
FREMONT, Ohio — U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown visited Crown Battery Corporation on Wednesday, engaging with workers about the 2024 election…
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…
Experts: Don’t necessarily expect to know the winner on Election Night
Anybody who lived through the 2020 election probably doesn’t want to hear this, but a panel of experts last Thursday…
Former U.S. Attorney General attends canvassing event for Democratic Ohio Supreme Court candidates
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder fired up canvassers at a recent event for the three Democratic candidates running for…
Last minute lawsuits are flying as Ohioans head to the polls
As of Friday morning, almost 1.4 million Ohioans had already cast their ballot in this November’s election. But with Election…
