Leonard Pitts Jr.: Activism is not a popularity contest
“He wears the clothes of a dissenter, but there’s a logo on his back.” — from “Damn It, Rose,” by Don Henley.When he died,...
Thomas Suddes: For better or worse, Ohio talks budget as it sits on pile...
You have to wonder if Statehouse debate on Ohio’s pending state budget – for the two years beginning July 1 – will produce a...
Rising price ofgas: A lookunder the hood
The national average for a price of a gallon of gasoline is quickly approaching $3. Some states are already there. Facebook memes and Twitter...
States aim to chip away at abortion rights with Supreme Court in mind
When Rep. Lola Sheldon-Galloway introduced a bill in the Montana House two years ago that would have prohibited abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy,...
Liz Cheney says Republicans need to recognize damage done by Trump
WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Liz Cheney said the GOP needs to acknowledge the damage done by former President Donald Trump’s unfounded claims that the...
Don’t be fooled; Trump remains a force in GOP
The Republican Party still belongs to Donald Trump.After he incited a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol last month, the GOP considered purging the...
Let Donald Trump run again
Commentary: Let Donald Trump run againBill Lueders Progressive Media Project (TNS)There are so many good reasons to side against Donald Trump during his second...
Not the time to be a party-pooper
Donald Trump has declined to say whether he will attend the Jan 20 inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.Let’s hope he goes.The U.S. will be...
Huffman congratulates Democrats
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Senate President-Elect Matt Huffman reached out to the newly elected Senate Democrat Leadership Team on Wednesday, saying he looks forward to...
A viewer’s guide to election night
While we’re all beyond ready to see this election — and this year — come to an end, don’t be so sure we’ll get...