Posted on 04/01/22 by Daniel Ortiz (he/him) in Democracy & Government
[image:1] Strong communities show up for each other. For Cleveland VOTES cofounders Erika Anthony and Crystal Bryant, that’s what democracy really comes down to: everyday people showing up for their neighbors. They founded the organization in 2013 because they believe in bringing people together to have a say over the decisions that affect our communities so we can build trust in our government. I had the privilege of witnessing their mission up close last year when Policy Matters Ohio and Cleveland VOTES joined forces on a research project. Together we explored Clevelanders’ attitudes on democracy, power and the issues that matter... read more
Posted on 10/28/21 by Daniel Ortiz (he/him) in Democracy & Government
Whether we trace our Cleveland roots back generations or are new arrivals, many of us came to this city hoping for a piece of the American promise. But today, Cleveland is the nation's poorest big... read more
Posted on 06/17/21 by Daniel Ortiz (he/him) in Democracy & Government
Father’s Day will be different this year. The worries we all experienced during the pandemic made clear that nothing will be the same, that tomorrow is not promised and what we do with our time... read more
Posted on 09/10/20 by Daniel Ortiz (he/him) 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... read more
Posted on 06/13/19 by Daniel Ortiz (he/him) 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 (he/him) 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
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