Posted on 10/30/18 by Guest Writer in Justice Reform
By Wendy Johnson
Hi Ohio, I miss you. I grew up in Toledo, went to OSU for undergrad and medical school, and took my first job as a young doctor at MetroHealth in Cleveland. I remain a die-hard Cavs fan (even now!) and a piece of my heart will always remain in Ohio. So, imagine my excitement when I heard about Issue 1. My home state could lead the way in addressing the opioid epidemic by implementing the most successful and well-proven intervention to reduce deaths from overdose: shifting the focus from criminalization of drug use to expanding treatment.
I know a... read more
Posted on 10/25/18 by Guest Writer in Justice Reform
Dear Ohio,
Hello from Oklahoma! Being in different regions of the country, we don’t often have much interaction besides when the states are read in alphabetical order or when the Sooners play the Buckeyes (sorry about... read more
Posted on 01/02/18 by Guest Writer in Local Sustainability
By Thomas Bier
“All political power is inherent in the people. Government is instituted for their equal protection and benefit … and no special privileges or immunities shall ever be granted…”
Those words are enshrined... read more
Posted on 08/08/17 by Guest Writer in Democracy & Government
By Nichole Dunn, Cheryl Grosman and Antoinette Wilson
On August 12 and 13, women from across Ohio will descend on Columbus to strategize, celebrate, educate, inspire and empower. They’ll be with us at the United State... read more
Posted on 08/03/17 by Guest Writer in Basic Needs + Unemployment Insurance
By Jim Petro
As my wife, Nancy and I explore in our book, “False Justice: Eight Myths That Convict the Innocent,” misconceptions surround the American justice system. One of those myths is that everyone who goes... read more
Posted on 07/14/17 by Guest Writer in Basic Needs + Unemployment Insurance
By Jeffrey M. Reutter
My first excursion onto the Cuyahoga River was in 1956 as a small child aboard the Carol-Diane, the predecessor of the Goodtime. The river was stinky, lumpy, brown, orange, yellow, red, and... read more