The Battle for Toledo City Council
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Politics should be about solutions, not just sides. – Sherrod Brown Has the time arrived for a shake-up at City Hall? With six at-large seats up […]
Category: Politics
Hey … Let’s Kick the Kids!
By Lafe Tolliver, esq Guest Column “As you did it unto the least of these, you did it unto me.” Jesus. Well, just when you think that the social fabric that holds this country together […]
They Cannot Rob Us of Our History and Our Place in America’s Story
By Ben Jealous Guest Column My grandfather’s first cousin was Lieutenant Colonel Howard Lee Baugh. Cousin Howard was part of the 99th Pursuit Squadron, the first unit of the Tuskegee Airmen. This month marks the […]
Should Hazing Still Be Part of Initiation Rites
By Paul Hubbard, MSW Guest Column The national news has had a lot of coverage about the hazing death of Caleb Wilson. CBS news said Caleb Wilson died as a direct result of a hazing […]
Hurtling to the Future!
By Steven Flagg Guest Column As dawn breaks on a cold, cloudy morning in January, a small crowd has gathered in Independence Square in central Kyiv. The sun has not shined for days, and the […]
Hicks-Hudson Responds to Governor’s State of the State Address
Last week, state Senator Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) issued the following statement in response to Governor Mike DeWine’s State of the State address: “I am disappointed that Lucas County in Northwest Ohio got little notice in Governor […]
Rep Erika White Believes the Real State of the State is Ohioans Deserve Better
State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Twp) last week responded to Governor DeWine’s State of the State address: “Working individuals from various sectors-farmers, teachers, and professionals all contributing to local economies-have dedicated their lives, hard-earned savings, […]
Rep. Grim Says Real State of the State is Ohioans Deserve Better
State Rep. Michele Grim (D-Toledo) last week responded to Governor DeWine’s State of the State address. “Ohioans deserve a budget that puts people first-one that lowers costs, strengthens public schools, and ensures families can thrive. […]
Who’s Gonna Tell Marcy?
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. – John F. Kennedy […]
Now You See Me … Now You Don’t!
By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column In case you have not heard or read about it, the Trump administration with its negative affinity for all things that are non-white, has ordered the military services to […]