Are we the frogs in the boiling frog metaphor? Just asking. You remember the tale, right? The frogs are sitting in a pot of water that’s gradually getting hotter. But they’re only slightly uncomfortable with…
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Critics argue remap reform would lead to fewer Black lawmakers
Black former state lawmakers from Ohio and Michigan on Monday broke with Democrats in general and the NAACP by arguing that a proposed constitutional amendment to overhaul redistricting will lead to fewer minorities in office….
Enough already, Mr. LaRose
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose seems to never stop finding ways to undermine his own reputation, with decisions that flout his job duties as the state’s chief election official. He did it again last…
Issue 1 will put the people of Dayton, not the politicians in Columbus, in charge
As a member of Gen-Z, I often hear people my age say that they don’t vote because they feel their vote doesn’t matter. In a lot of ways, they’re absolutely right, but we can change…
Real Americans vote
With just over a month before early voting starts for the 2024 general election, it’s a good time to tell readers there’s still time to register to vote if you’re not registered and time to…
Voters to decide to keep politicians in redistricting process or hand it to citizens
Toledo resident Pierrette “Petee” Talley has not voted for her state senator since 2018; not because she didn’t want to, but because there hasn’t been one on the ballot. Ms. Talley, who lives on Parkside…
Politicians had a chance; now it’s up to Ohioans
Remember the Frank LaRose of working across the aisle, seeking to solve problems, finding common ground with opponents? He had been fading away, especially as the secretary of state looked to gain favor and advance…
Ignore the lies — Issue 1 ends gerrymandering, a nice word for Statehouse cheating
Projection must be one of the dirtiest deeds we find in politics these days, and it can be confoundingly effective. In this election season, some Ohio politicians are using it to persuade voters to harm…
Citizens Not Politicians: Ohio Supreme Court should tell ballot board to ‘start over’
Advocates pushing an anti-gerrymandering amendment in Ohio to remove politicians from mapmaking in favor of a citizen commission said the state’s ballot board should be forced to start over on summary language for the November…
Business thrives on competition and trust – so should our politics
Competition is the lifeblood of our economy. It drives innovation, improves services, and ensures that the best ideas rise to the top. But trust matters even more for the health of our economy – trust…