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The U.S. Labor Movement as a Force for Peace and International Cooperation
Although the U.S. labor movement is sometimes depicted as hawkish and xenophobic, this characterization ignores its repeated attempts to grapple with the global problem of war.
On June 9,…
Trump’s Cage Fight Genius
Just when the Democrats thought they had it clinched because of high gas prices from the “little excursion” in Iran, Trump pulls off one of the most brilliant political moves of the last 60 years…
Disaster in the Arabian Gulf
Donald Trump, who managed to evade the draft during the Vietnam War, said recently that he wanted to be a ‘wartime president.’ He was clearly thinking of brass bands, fancy uniforms, medals and…
FBI Intimidating Voter Registration in Ohio
Yikes, it’s déjà vu all over again. I got an email and then an invitation to a zoom radio broadcast. The Ohio Organizing Collaborative…
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This morning Governor DeWine made his long-awaited remarks about the death penalty. He was thoughtful, deliberate and well-reasoned in why he's changed his mind on the death penalty.
"With the dramatic drop in people being executed, and the over two-decade wait time for those who are executed, it is hard to make the case for the death penalty being a deterrent...I believe Ohio should abolish the death penalty." -Governor DeWine
The governor's remarks came with data points backing up his rationale. You can watch the press conference …
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Letter to the Editor: Racism at the top
The recent "UFC Freedom 250" spectacle hosted by Donald Trump on the White House lawn served as a disturbing stage for the erosion of public decency. During this event, fighter Josh Hokit chose to use his platform to direct a grotesque,…
Double Executions for Bangkok's Chinese Bombers
BANGKOK, Thailand -- After an 11-year delay, a Bangkok court sentenced two Muslim ethnic Uyghur Chinese men to death for bombing a Hindu shrine in the heart of the capital, killing 20 people and spotlighting Thailand's complex links to…
Grassroots Organizations Drive Change in Rural Ohio
Rural Ohio is experiencing a surge in grassroots activism during this election cycle, with new organizations emerging to support candidates and important issues statewide.
One organization, Common Good Coalition PAC (CGC), has formalized…
If This is the Deal, Why the War?
Trump has taken a victory lap, announcing a tentative agreement with Iran to end the war. This declaration by Trump is way too reminiscent of George W. Bush’s appearance on a US aircraft carrier to claim victory on May 1, 2003 by announcing “…