Ohio is not a Red State-It is a Rigged State
This past week the Republican majority gerrymandered Ohio for yet another 4-years, with the unveiling of the new state legislative maps. Not only did the commission on redistrictin
Getting our Engines Revvin’ to Support Democrats in Texas
After reading the recent NY Times article that Beto is considering a run for governor was the best news Texas has heard in 2 years. You may think I mean because it’s Beto,
How Can the Local Government Protect us from COVID?
COVID was the topic of the 2020 election. It became a battle between Trump’s ignore it, and it will go away strategy, and Biden’s focus on science. Although not on the
Local Government: A Powerful Tool for Economic Prosperity
Every presidential election cycle, the economy comes up as a massive issue for most Americans. Polls tend to show that over 80% of Americans consider it “very important”
Covid Cases Skyrocket Across Florida as Governor Rages Against Mask Mandates
As Florida students and teachers head back to school, excitement is running high; however, due to the negligence of our governor and GOP-led state house, so is fear. While parents
The Unlikely Activist
A call to action often strikes people in mysterious ways: a hurricane whips through their region and climate change becomes a connect-the-dots moment for the first time. A family m
Criminal Justice Reform and the Significant Role of Local Government
A year after massive protests, 45% of Americans consider police brutality a serious issue. Following George Floyd’s murder, thousands marched, and millions signed petitions,
The Role Local Government to Protect Women’s Reproductive Rights
If we have learned anything this past week, we can no longer trust the Supreme Court to protect the right to choose. 2021 is the worst legislative year ever for reproductive rights
Texans Slammed with 666 New Laws and the Devil is in the Details
Last week, Texans were slammed with 666 new laws, and many are blatant attacks on civil and human rights. Here are a few that could have a national impact if other states follow
Sex Education Curtailed at the Local Level
Back to school time is here, and our children are gathering to be taught some of life’s most valuable lessons. But, unfortunately, for many teens and pre-teens in more rural