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Category: Politics

Kaptur Statement On Shooting At Toledo’s Old West End Festival

June 11, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

On Saturday night, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement following a shooting and gun violence at Toledo’s Old West End Festival: “Our community is in pain tonight as a result of senseless gun […]

Local News, Politics

Is a Voter ID Constitutional Amendment Necessary?

June 4, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor The question Democratic lawmakers are raising in Columbus is – why do we need a constitutional amendment to enshrine voter identification requirements, when current laws already do that and […]

Politics

Collingwood Green Living Opens – Phase IV of the Project

June 4, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

The Truth Staff Toledo area elected officials, financial institution representatives and Lucas Metropolitan Housing staff celebrated the grand opening of a transformative $29 million Collingwood Green Living housing development on Thursday, May 28. The new […]

Local News, Politics, Top Stories

What Set It Off

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor   I’m not concerned with your liking or disliking me. All I ask is that you respect me as a human being. – Jackie Robinson   I […]

Editorial/Opinion, Politics

Representative Rogers Introduces Bill to Restore Expanding Restitution for Wrongfully Convicted Ohioans

June 4, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

Special to The Truth State Representative Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) last week provided sponsor testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on House Bill (HB) 501<https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB501>, legislation aimed at expanding restitution eligibility for wrongfully convicted Ohioans. […]

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On Juneteenth, I’ll Celebrate Black Music at Andrew Jackson’s Plantation

June 4, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

The ground at the Hermitage is sacred and stained, and the music made by enslaved people and their progeny is what still feeds this country’s hope. By Ben Jealous Guest Column This Juneteenth I will […]

Editorial/Opinion, Politics

The Shackles Our Founders Warned Us About

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

By Ben Jealous Guest Column My grandmother was born in 1916 on the same red Virginia ground where her grandfather was born enslaved. She lived to 105. She carried the weight of what her family […]

Editorial/Opinion, Politics

State Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson Named Voice of Justice Award Recipient

May 28, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

Award recognizes commitment to helping low-income Ohioans access justice Special to The Truth The Ohio Access to Justice Foundation is pleased to recognize Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) as the 2026 recipient of the Voice of […]

Politics

We Can Do Better…

May 28, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column Here is a question or a series of thoughts for my dear readers about your opinions regarding the recent arrest of a juvenile girl on three charges, with one […]

Editorial/Opinion, Politics

Lucas County Commissioner Anita Lopez Hosts Fundraiser

May 21, 2026May 22, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

The Truth Staff Lucas County Commissioner Anita Lopez held a fundraiser on Thursday, May 14 at La Fiesta on West Sylvania and friends and supporters came out to donate and to join her at the […]

Politics

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  • First Responders Take Uniforms on the Runway with their Next Generation

  • New Order and Toledo Police Hold Meeting of the Minds

  • Hot Grilling and Flavor Trends for the Summer

  • ‘Wake Up Everybody!’ This Song Still Resonates in Black Music Month 2026

  • Turn a Wall on Its Side, and It Becomes a Table

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  • Rep. Rogers, Jr. Secures Millions for Lucas County Projects

  • Rep. Grim Secure Vital Community Investments in Lucas County

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