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This St. Patrick's Day, remember Justice Patrick DeWine ain't no saint
As Ohio’s recent Republican-dominated redistricting process bungles on, any Ohioan who has been paying attention has probably realized the importance of our state’s Supreme Court. Thanks to Republican Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor siding with…
March is Disability Awareness Month
On February 26, 1987, President Ronald Reagan officially declared Proclamation 5613 making March National Disabilities Awareness Month.
Proclamation 5613 called for understanding, instilling confidence, and opportunities to help…
Transcending the certainties of War
Peace, in the deepest sense — in the midst of war — requires a clarity and courage well beyond the boundaries of linear understanding. The warning lights flash. World War III has entered the red zone.
Can we stare into hell and refuse to…
Mayor Ginther’s State of the City Address Lacks Housing Solutions and Opportunities
Joe Motil, former Columbus City Council candidate and longtime community advocate who is strongly considering running for mayor in 2023, states that, “Mayor Ginther’s state of the city address painted a rosy picture of Columbus but rather than '…