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DeWine using state resources for political stunt in sending troopers to border
Commentary By Marilou Johanek and Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is cozying up to the people cozying up to a twice-impeached insurrectionist. That’s bad enough. But he’s doing it at our expense in state resources, tax dollars and community safety. He hoped you wouldn’t notice. That’s why news about the governor sending Ohio State…
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A Diversity Story: by Leah Marcus
“When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard nor welcomed, but when we are silent we are still afraid. So is it better to speak?” – Audre Lorde I am in sixth grade. My hands, gripping the edge of my desk in a quiet rage. Knuckles white. I. Hate. It. Here.…
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How can we do higher quality early childhood programs in Ohio?
Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons. Commentary by By Rob Moore and Ohio Capital Journal One provision in the Ohio Senate’s new $75 million budget passed last week that has garnered plenty of attention has to do with Step Up to Quality, the state’s system for promoting quality in early childhood programs in Ohio. The Senate budget removes the…
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100 years after the Tulsa Race Massacre, lessons from my grandfather
A Guest Column by Gregory B. Fairchild When Viola Fletcher, 107, appeared before Congress in May 2021, she called for the nationto officially acknowledge the Tulsa race riot of 1921. I know that place and year well. As is the case with Fletcher – who is one of the last living survivors of the massacre, which took place…
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Taking Lessons From Our Past: The Story of Everett and The Importance of DEI
by John Coburn In 1954 my father-in-law Everett enlisted in the US. Army stationed in Alaska. The base was a rugged area far removed from big cities like Anchorage, Fairbanks, or his hometown of St. Louis. Everett quickly found himself the odd man out; it became clear the men in the company were not accepting…
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LIFE Food Pantry excited to be open to clients doing “Choice Pantry” shopping
Dear Loveland Magazine Readers, The LIFE Food Pantry is so excited to be open to clients doing Choice Pantry shopping instead of curbside pickup! Clients will bring their own bags and make their selections with a personal shopper—fresh produce, dairy, bakery items and meats are available along with shelf stable canned and packaged items such…
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Covid ‘doesn’t discriminate by age’: Serious cases on the rise in younger adults
Photo of drive-through COVID-19 screening by Joe Raedle/Getty Images. Guest Column By Will Stone, Kaiser Health News After spending much of the past year tending to elderly patients, doctors are seeing a clear demographic shift: young and middle-aged adults make up a growing share of the patients in covid-19 hospital wards. It’s both a sign…
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Part II: There weren’t enough napkins to clean up the tears when my Loveland school-children were called N——s!
A true story by a Loveland resident presented by Loveland Magazine in collaboration with the Loveland Diversity Advisory Board. Contact them if you’ve a story to share. The family in this story has chosen to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation against their children. You may want to read Part I first or re-read it to remember…
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We need more than thoughts and prayers from our lawmakers in response to these tragedies
Dear Loveland Area Residents, we’re still learning the details of the deadly mass shooting at the FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. Eight people were shot and killed, and several others were wounded. We mourn for the victims and the survivors, and our hearts are with their loved ones and all those impacted by yet another…
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Ohio Republicans go full Calhoun on nullification. Never go full Calhoun
Commentary by David C. DeWitt from Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Republicans in the state legislature have apparently decided to go full Calhoun with a proposed bill attempting to nullify not only any federal gun laws they don’t like but also any court rulings related to gun laws with which they disagree. They do not possess the power to do…
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