“Breaking News” (It’s Time)
By Harold Harris, Candidate for Mayor We will start early voting on October 7 and continue early voting through November 2 at the Lucas County Board of Elections at 3737 W. Sylvania Avenue. Precinct voting […]
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When Presidents Can’t Take a Joke, Democracy Suffers
By Ben Jealous Guest Column A Midwestern schoolteacher once told her class that a sense of humor is a sign of intelligence. “Look around the classroom,” she said. “The smartest kids always get the joke […]
Low-Decibel Politics
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor When we fail to listen, the most vulnerable voices are the first to be silenced. – Anaïs Nin Toledo is just weeks away from electing six […]
Dear Sponsors, Vendors, Community Partners and Volunteers,
By La’Shardae Scott, DSW On behalf of the Scott Center for Observation, Treatment, and Transition, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your support of the Heal Together: Race for Sickle Cell 5K. Because of your […]
Why Democrats Need a Year-Round Voter Engagement Strategy
By Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel Guest Column Last week marked national voter registration day and Democrats sure could use the help. Between 2020 and 2024, Democrats lost 2.1 million registered voters while Republicans gained […]
Skin, Service, and Self-Care: What Soldiers and Patients Should Know About Pseudofolliculitis Barbae and the New Shaving Policies Threatening our Community
By Hope Mitchell, MD, FAAD The Truth Contributor It sometimes starts after shaving, razor bumps appear, followed by dark marks and bumps that linger long after the skin calms down. These can be signs of […]
ProMedica Community Events in October
ProMedica will offer the following community events in October: Oct. 1, 2025 – Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group – The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group is supported by the National MS Society. The support group […]
The Hidden Weight: Mental Health Challenges in Leadership for Black Leaders
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist The Truth Contributor Leadership often looks powerful, polished, and purposeful. But behind the scenes, many African American leaders—whether seasoned professionals […]
Heat Up the Soup
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor As the days turn shorter and cooler, it’s a great time to add some healthy, hearty meals based on a bowl of hot soup. Soups […]
Cuts to Health and Nutrition Services May Be Putting Babies at Risk
Special to The Truth Among the many implications of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed into law this past July 4, are cuts to health and nutrition benefits for millions of Americans, which could […]