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Editorials

End domestic violence

When we think of domestic violence, many of us have a picture in our heads that involves adults — usually with a female as the victim. Often the person is battered and bruised, but alive. The reality is far harsher. Domestic violence affects those of all genders and ages. According to the ...

Keep DeWine as governor

As a moderate Republican, Gov. Mike DeWine routinely draws mixed levels of support and criticism from constituents from both political parties in his handling of things such as gun laws, the pandemic and death penalty enforcement. We would argue, however, that DeWine’s decisions have shown ...

Getting the job done

As Ohio workers and employers struggle with a changing economic landscape, a shift has taken place. Lucas County Jobs and Family Services Deputy Director Michael Veh told WTOL in Toledo it used to be he would consider his job done when people were no longer looking for work. But now he says ...

Hope against violence

Many of us are able to go about our day without being worried we are safer outside our homes than inside. But during this Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it is important to remember there are those all around us, and of all ages, who live with those fears. A one-day census of domestic ...

Law to battle breast cancer

Ohio lawmakers don’t often agree on much, but on one important issue there was bipartisan support, as House Bill 371 made some changes that could save women’s lives. Reps. Sedrick Denson, D-Cincinnati, and Jean Schmidt, R-Loveland, introduced the bill, which focuses on early detection as ...

Supporting food banks

Rising prices and a looming recession mean food insecurity is increasing all over the country. Ohio is no exception, with food banks strained to meet the demand. Some are simply unable to help the way they used to. If food insecurity is not affecting you, it is very likely it is affecting ...