Posted on 06/19/19 by Guest Writer in Corrections
By damareo cooper Today, on Juneteenth, we commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Slavery was more than cruel, inhumane and barbaric, it was the foundation of an economic system, culture, and legal system. It has touched every aspect of life in the United States. So it’s no wonder that 154 years after the first Juneteenth, its insidious legacy looms large in Black communities across the nation. As a child, I saw the War on Drugs play out in my neighborhood, locking up neighbors and ripping apart families. Today I know that a racist criminal justice system picked up... 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 05/09/19 by Cynthia Connolly in Work & Wages
This Sunday is Mother’s Day: a day we allow mom to take time off, kick back, and relax. It’s a day we honor her sacrifices, praise her hard work, and let her know how essential... read more
Posted on 04/22/19 by Ben Stein in Local Sustainability
Global climate change creates serious, measurable risks to human health. According to the EPA’s Fourth National Climate Report, one of the most dangerous effects of global climate change in the Midwest is increasingly extreme heatwaves.... read more
Posted on 04/08/19 by Intern Writer in Revenue & Budget
By Zane Steiber The Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) is the state-level agency responsible for the enforcement of civil rights laws in Ohio. The OCRC handles claims of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodation and credit.... read more
Posted on 04/01/19 by Caitlin Johnson in Revenue & Budget
Here at Policy Matters, we’ve fought back against - and defeated - a lot of foolish policy ideas. Unfortunately, sometimes they go on to become law in Ohio. Even the most jaded wonks like us... read more
Posted on 03/26/19 by Will Petrik in Revenue & Budget
On March 15, Governor DeWine introduced his first state budget outlining his priorities for the state. In his State of the State speech earlier this month, DeWine argued that now is the time to invest... read more
Posted on 03/14/19 by Victoria Jackson in Education & Training
“We are going to direct significant number state resources to Ohio’s most in need children to help them overcome the barriers and disadvantages of poverty and trauma. Our school children, who are suffering. We have... read more
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