Posted on 08/20/20 by Intern Writer in Education & Training
By Siyang Liu “College towns” are quintessentially American. As someone who lives in a college town myself, the phrase conjures up images of a quaint locale filled to the brim with vibrant bookstores, locally-sourced delights, and quirky coffee shops. School colors burst from every shop window. College towns magnify the university itself, bringing everything together under one umbrella of unshakable school spirit. In the face of the pandemic, not only are universities going to suffer, so are the communities built around them. Ohio is a proud home to many college towns, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their unique charm is... read more
Posted on 08/13/20 by Intern Writer in Energy
By April Hopcroft As a senior in college, it’s hard not to feel anxious about the future. When I graduate this spring, I’ll be entering a dismal job market in the midst of the largest recession... read more
Posted on 08/12/20 by Wendy Patton in Basic Needs + Unemployment Insurance
Most Ohioans are doing our part to get each other through the pandemic and recession. We’re wearing masks, forgoing our favorite activities to stay home instead, and supporting local businesses as much as we can.... read more
Posted on 08/03/20 by Guest Writer in Democracy & Government
Ellis Jacobs | Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. When people in Dayton heard that a hedge fund, Apollo, was going to buy most of the Cox media properties including the Dayton Daily News and the... read more
Posted on 06/18/20 by Guest Writer in Work & Wages
Michelle Rose | Guest writer Hard-working Ohioans – and all Americans – deserve to stand on equal footing with their employers, to be paid a fair return on their work, and to be treated with dignity. If... read more
Posted on 06/10/20 by Wendy Patton in Revenue & Budget
Local governments are responsible for keeping our family, friends and neighbors safe. Teachers in our public schools, people who make sure our water is clean to drink, and the people who respond to calls for... read more
Posted on 05/20/20 by Intern Writer in Health & Health Equity
Maheen Nadeem | Policy Matters Intern Every Ohioan deserves to get medical treatment – whether it’s for COVID-19 or for substance use disorder – and whether they live in the city, the suburbs or rural communities.... read more
Posted on 05/06/20 by Guest Writer in Work & Wages
Brennan Grayson | Cincinnati Interfaith Workers Center During the COVID-19 pandemic, all working people performing “essential services” are laboring in and among biohazards that pose a significant public health risk. This includes volunteers at non-profits and... read more
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