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Sean Walton

Justice Denied and Dignity Attacked: The Casey Goodson Jr. Verdict and the FOP’s Rhetoric of Division

The long-awaited verdict in the trial of former Franklin County Deputy Jason Meade has finally arrived, bringing a measure of legal closure to a case that has haunted Columbus since December 2020. While the jury’s conviction of Meade for reckless…

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David Yost

Breaking News. Standing Tall Amid the Shift

The landscape of Ohio politics experienced a significant shift today, but our mission remains unshakeable. With the news of Attorney General Dave Yost’s resignation, many are asking what this transition means for the advocacy we have spearheaded…

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Annual Series of Farm Tours and Special Events

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The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) launched its annual Farm Tour Series. The 2026 series includes a number of public…

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Frank LaRose attempts to confuse and dissuade voters with disingenuous polling place signs

As Ohioans go to the polls today, they may see disingenuous new signage from Secretary of State Frank LaRose that may confuse them or dissuade them from voting – unless they read the fine print. 

LaRose’s office designed the sign…

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