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Children are precious and it's our job as adults to protect them. Climate change isn't just some abstract thing. It's hurting our kids now. Let's tell our lawmakers to take action today.

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Happy Labor Day! Thanks to the labor movement, we all enjoy better pay, better hours and a safer workplace. There's still plenty of work to be done. By getting involved and making your voice heard, we can forge a better...

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Each Labor Day, we look at how Ohio's working people are really doing. Big business and the wealthy are hoarding more and more of the wealth. Employers still pay black workers and women far less than white men. Too many...

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We decided to write this paper when we learned the Youngstown Vindicator would close. Today it printed its final issue. Ohio’s policymakers can find innovative ways to support local news. We all need to demand they make it a priority.

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Ohio’s fourth-largest employer, the Ohio State University, has announced that it will raise wages to $15 per hour next year for 3,800 employees. Another 1,000 workers now earning $15 will get a $1 boost. ✊✊✊

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The Earned Income Tax Credit is one of the most effective ways of lifting working people out of poverty. Join Kalitha Williams, Rep. Michael Skindell and others for a webinar about why we need to make Ohio's EITC refundable.

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#HigherEducation and post-secondary training helps Ohioans meet today’s challenges, pursue their dreams and contribute to their communities. Lawmakers should be funding it at levels that Ohioans deserve! https://t.co/VVFJQsRd0x

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Everyone needs to eat. Governor DeWine can and should help struggling Ohioans get help affording food. Akron Beacon Journal

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If your employer doesn't pay you fully for all the hours you work, that's theft. And it's happening a lot across the state, including in Cleveland.

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What a joy to be surrounded by so many great friends and allies last week. It's a great reminder that smart, committed people are out here fighting for what's right every day. Get a recap of our first Work &...

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Morgan Williams is a new intern here at Policy Matters. She is pursuing a Master’s of Science in Social Administration at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), where she also received her undergraduate degrees. Originally from Maryland, Morgan has made wonderful...

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