Posted on 08/20/19 by Intern Writer in Education & Training
By Katie Burns
One in eight Americans are food insecure, meaning they do not have reliable access to enough affordable, nutritious food. Nearly one in seven Ohioans is food insecure. This could be a result of a variety of reasons- from lack of transportation to get to a grocer, to individuals simply not being able to afford fresh foods. There is a population of food insecure individuals that are not getting enough attention; those individuals are college students. Food insecurity can occur both on public campuses and private campuses, and can be an enormous disruption to an individual’s academic career and... read more
Posted on 08/07/19 by Intern Writer in Health & Health Equity
By Emma Schubert
Medicaid is important to millions of Americans. It gives over 3 million people across Ohio access to life-saving health care. But, it can do even more.
The Ohio Department of Medicaid’s asked for ideas... read more
Posted on 08/05/19 by Intern Writer in Justice Reform
Innocent people who can't make bail end up serving time, accepting plea deals
By Sydney Diewald
In the United States, everyone is supposed to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. But before they even stand trial, many... read more
Posted on 08/01/19 by Intern Writer in Transit
By Ayame Whitfield
In third grade, my class did a unit on ecology and learned about, among other things, the effects of pollution on the environment. My eight-year-old self was captivated—here was a problem that affected... read more
Posted on 07/25/19 by Intern Writer in Work & Wages
By Bill Vidmar
It can be tough to budget for groceries, bills, and unexpected emergencies without knowing how many hours you’ll work each week. Unfortunately, many of Ohio’s lowest-paid workers grapple with erratic and unpredictable... read more
Posted on 07/22/19 by Intern Writer in Education & Training
By Nya Christian
Public higher education prepares people for careers and helps them pursue their dreams. Because of legal racial segregation, African Americans were barred from attending higher education institutions until the middle of the 20th... read more
Posted on 07/18/19 by Intern Writer in Local Sustainability
By Brianna Rummer
Barberton, Ohio is known for two things - fried chicken and flooding. Unfortunately, the Magic City has seen more than its share of flooding the last few years. Over the weekend of June... read more
Posted on 07/09/19 by in Justice Reform
People want to live in a community that feels safe. They also want their neighbors who struggle with addiction to recover. For too long, Ohio – like most states – has relied on the criminal... read more