Posted on 09/10/20 by Daniel Ortiz in Democracy & Government
For all the clever quips people made at the start of the year about 20/20 vision, no one saw this coming. No one could imagine a global pandemic, a societal reckoning with white supremacy, an economic crisis or certain politicians abusing their power to politicize the U.S. Census and threaten our electoral process. But here we are. Now what are you going to do about it?
How we’re counted in 2020 will shape all of our lives for the next 10 years and beyond. In the United States, we’ve been taught that all we have to do is work hard and... read more
Posted on 06/13/19 by Daniel Ortiz in Work & Wages
In my home, Father’s Day is a time for reflection. Typically, it falls just after school lets out and my daughter leaves to spend time with family in Arkansas. We FaceTime, I get a nice... read more
Posted on 12/21/17 by Daniel Ortiz in Revenue & Budget
The clock is ticking for Congress to pass the Dream Act, which would protect immigrants brought to the United States as children. If they don’t act, Ohio’s economy could be harmed as thousands of young... read more