Take Charge of Tomorrow
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor In the month of November, communities seek to bring attention to diabetes as a way to learn more, support others, and take steps to prevent […]
Immigrants Are Fueling Economic Growth, Revitalizing Communities in Great Lakes States
Special to The Truth Upwardly Global and the American Immigration Council Find Immigration is Keeping Workforce Viable in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Upstate New York Immigration is Key to Fueling Population Growth, Maintaining […]
Concerned About Democracy in 2024? Your School Board Could Hold the Key
By Ethan Ashley Education has always been a contentious issue, but as we approach the 2024 elections, it’s become ground zero for broader cultural and political clashes. Book bans targeting diverse and inclusive materials are […]
Steadfast Leadership and the Fight for Black Wealth: Inspiration from Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur and Congressman James Clyburn
By Kathryn M. Tucker Guest Column “The policies of the past may have built the walls of segregation, but it is our responsibility to tear them down and build bridges instead.” —The Color of Law […]
ISSUE 19: TPS Requests a Yes Vote on Issue 19
Several dozen local church pastors, community leaders, past city mayors, on Thursday, October 24 at the Tabernacle Church to urge citizens to cast a “yes” vote for Issue 19 on the November 5 general election […]
Lucas County Commissioner Candidate Debate
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter Lucas County residents, elected and appointed officials and media filled the first floor of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s downtown location for the 2024 Lucas County Commissioners Debate […]
Amy Stoner, Candidate for Judge in Juvenile Court
By Amy Stoner for Judge Amy Stoner is running for Juvenile Judge in Lucas County. She has 24 years of experience as a Family Law Attorney, Public Defender, Guardian Ad Litem and former Magistrate in […]
Ken Walz, Candidate for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
Ken Walz, a candidate for the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, is a senior assistant prosecutor with the Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office with 20 years of experience in criminal prosecution, criminal defense and medical […]
ISSUE 1: Vote “Yes” and Let’s Put Power in the Hands of Citizens, Not Politicians
By State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson Guest Column Why have 38,000 Lucas County voters been unable to vote for their Ohio state Senate candidate for the last two elections? Politician-drawn state maps. Why did citizens in […]
ISSUE 1 Commentary: A Citizens-led Ballot Issue Can Ban Gerrymandering
By Sanford Lubin Guest Column Ohio citizens have a legal recourse for protecting constitutional rights that is not available to residents of most of the states in the country. There are 18 states in the […]