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After an 11-Year-Old Is Killed, Cincinnati Must Confront Violent Crime and Accountability

The following is a firsthand account reflecting on violent crime, public safety, and accountability in Cincinnati. Cincinnati violent crime accountability is a crucial issue to address. A Night That Changed a Family Forever On the first night of 2026 in Cincinnati, a precious 11-year-old girl was shot and killed while playing with her cousins in…

ByCory BowmanJanuary 4, 20260Comments

Volunteers preparing meals at a nonprofit organization, illustrating the importance of accountability and trust in charitable work.

Community Opinion Politics

The Value NGOs Bring to Society — and Why Accountability Matters When Fraud Occurs

Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and nonprofits play a crucial role in serving the most vulnerable members of society, particularly when government systems fall short. Often structured as 501(c)(3) organizations, these institutions focus on specific needs. They step in where public agencies struggle to meet demand. Their work highlights both the importance of strong nonprofit accountability and…

ByNichole CarminatiJanuary 4, 20260Comments

National News Politics

Maduro Captured: A Blow to Venezuela’s Authoritarian State—and a Warning to Socialist Strongmen

On January 3, President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and removed him from the country—along with his wife, Cilia Flores. The event marked a significant moment with "Maduro captured" dominating headlines. If confirmed through the legal and diplomatic steps that follow, this is one of the most consequential foreign-policy…

ByCincinnati ExchangeJanuary 3, 20260Comments

Jail bars and a detained individual, symbolizing concerns about violent crime and accountability in Cincinnati.

Community Opinion Politics

Cincinnati Crime and Accountability: A Community Demands Answers

Recent acts of violence across Cincinnati during the holiday season have shaken public confidence. These events left families grieving losses that should never have occurred. Moreover, these incidents highlight concerns over Cincinnati crime accountability. On Christmas Eve, a woman was found dead in West Price Hill. On Christmas Day, a mother and her two children…

ByNichole CarminatiJanuary 3, 20260Comments

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America250: A Monument to Sacrifice, Service, and the Soul of a Nation

As the Washington Monument lights the night sky in red, white, and blue, marked with the number 250, it stands not just as a celebration, but as a witness to leadership grounded in restraint, civic virtue, and the unity of a nation under constitutional self-governance. As the nation begins the America250 commemoration, Americans…

ByChristina HolbrookJanuary 3, 20260Comments

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National News News Politics

Somali Daycare and Healthcare Fraud Allegations Spread from Minnesota to Ohio and Cincinnati

A multi-million-dollar scandal that rocked Minnesota is now raising alarms in Ohio, with potential ties extending to Cincinnati and even involving high-ranking Somali diplomats. The possibility of Somali fraud occurring in Ohio brings national attention to similar setups in different states. As federal authorities freeze childcare funding in Minnesota amid convictions tied to more than…

ByAdam KoehlerJanuary 2, 20260Comments

Empty Columbus daycare facility under investigation for potential childcare funding fraud

News Politics

Ohio Lawmakers Push Early Action to Prevent Alleged Minnesota-Style Childcare Fraud in Columbus

Ohio lawmakers are moving to intervene early amid growing concerns. Publicly funded childcare programs in the Columbus area may be showing warning signs similar to those that preceded one of the largest fraud scandals in recent Midwestern history. Childcare fraud allegations have prompted urgent attention. In late December, 43 members of the Ohio General Assembly…

ByAdam KoehlerDecember 31, 20250Comments

Scattered wooden letter tiles on a table spelling out words like FRAUD, NONPROFIT, TRUST, and LIES, representing concerns over nonprofit fraud and transparency in Cincinnati

News Politics

Nonprofit Fraud Exposed: Minnesota’s Billion-Dollar Scandals, Ohio Indictments, and Rising Risks in Cincinnati

In an era where taxpayer dollars fund essential social services, nonprofit fraud scandals are shaking public trust across the Midwest. This includes potential concerns about nonprofit fraud in Cincinnati. From Minnesota's Feeding Our Future scheme—described as the largest COVID-19 fraud case in U.S. history—to emerging indictments in Ohio, these stories reveal systemic vulnerabilities in government-funded…

ByAdam KoehlerDecember 30, 20250Comments

U.S. military personnel boarding an oil tanker during a sanctions enforcement operation involving Venezuelan oil

National News Politics

Venezuela Oil Tanker Seizure: What’s Really Happening

The recent Venezuela oil tanker seizure has generated sharp reactions online, with accusations ranging from piracy to economic aggression. While rhetoric has been loud, the underlying reality is more procedural and rooted in a long-running legal and financial dispute involving Venezuela , U.S. companies, and international courts. How Venezuela’s Oil Dispute Began In the…

ByAdam KoehlerDecember 26, 20250Comments

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Opinion Politics

Ohio Election Integrity: An Outsider’s War on Columbus Politics

From the battlefield to the ballot box, a retired Air Force intelligence officer makes the case for restoring trust in Ohio election integrity. Columbus politics has long favored the self-serving ambitions of insiders over the urgent needs of everyday Ohioans. This tired ritual of party elites shuffling between government posts—like musical chairs with taxpayer-funded thrones—fosters…

ByMarcell StrbichDecember 16, 20250Comments

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After an 11-Year-Old Is Killed, Cincinnati Must Confront Violent Crime and Accountability

The Value NGOs Bring to Society — and Why Accountability Matters When Fraud Occurs

Maduro Captured: A Blow to Venezuela’s Authoritarian State—and a Warning to Socialist Strongmen

Cincinnati Crime and Accountability: A Community Demands Answers

America250: A Monument to Sacrifice, Service, and the Soul of a Nation

Somali Daycare and Healthcare Fraud Allegations Spread from Minnesota to Ohio and Cincinnati

Ohio Lawmakers Push Early Action to Prevent Alleged Minnesota-Style Childcare Fraud in Columbus

Nonprofit Fraud Exposed: Minnesota’s Billion-Dollar Scandals, Ohio Indictments, and Rising Risks in Cincinnati

Venezuela Oil Tanker Seizure: What’s Really Happening

Ohio Election Integrity: An Outsider’s War on Columbus Politics

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