Political Opinion

Risks are real Public-health authorities have long documented foodborne outbreaks tied to raw dairy. CDC summaries and recent MMWR reports show recurring clusters of Campylobacter, STEC (E. coli), and Salmonella linked to raw milk and raw-milk cheeses. Risk is real, particularly for kids, pregnant people, the elderly, and the immunocompromised. That’s precisely why labels and […]

Republicans in Columbus are at it again. Instead of competing in the open marketplace of ideas, they are scheming to change the rules and silence millions of Ohio voters. Their newest weapon is House Bill 320, introduced this year, which would close Ohio’s primary elections to only those who declare a party affiliation at least

The 2026 to 2027 Ohio state budget (House Bill 96) is worth $60 billion. It has been promoted using buzzwords like “tax reform,” “property tax relief,” and “community investment.” These phrases sound promising, but a closer look reveals something else. Libertarians see the budget as another example of too much spending, too much taxation, and

Many people believe we need taxes because people can’t be trusted to pay for government services on their own. They worry that if we let people choose what to pay for, nobody will pay at all. But this idea is based more on fear than facts. Even in places where people don’t fully trust each

Eitan Hersh’s Politics Is for Power challenges modern political engagement, arguing that too many Americansmistake passive consumption of political media for actual political involvement. Instead of treating politics asentertainment, Hersh urges readers to get involved in grassroots organizing and real-world political action. Hiscore message—that politics is about building power through sustained, local engagement—offers valuableinsights for