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No Kings protest crowd marching with signs like “No Kings,” “Rule of Law Not Rule of One,” and “Where’s Congress” in a large city demonstration

Politics

No Kings Protests: Inside the Network Behind the Movement

Where did all of this organization begin? The crowds in Cincinnati felt immediate. Signs appeared quickly. Messaging spread even faster. Cincinnati No Kings Protests weren’t an outlier. It was one of dozens of cities where the same protest showed up at roughly the same time. Across the country, the framing was nearly identical. The same phrases.…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 29, 20260Comments

Republican women Ohio candidates Holly Adams and Rosemary Oglesby-Henry in front of the Cincinnati skyline

Opinion Politics

Republican Women Ohio: A First District Shift

Two Republican women are on the ballot in Ohio’s First Congressional District. Both are grassroots, builders, and have been treated as outliers. The district has never elected a woman in over 200 years. Republican women in Ohio understand the impact of this gap. The families paying the price for that gap in leadership are not…

ByRosemary Oglesby-HenryMarch 26, 20260Comments

Ohio farmland with red-tinted sky symbolizing China land ownership debate and national security concerns

Politics

Ohio Sports Teams Seek Exemption from China Land Ownership Restrictions Amid National Security Push

Several of Ohio’s major professional sports teams are lobbying state lawmakers to carve out an exemption. They are focused on a bill designed to limit land and property ownership tied to foreign adversaries, including China. In a March 24, 2026, what appears to be a letter to Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, organizations representing teams…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 25, 20260Comments

Casey Putsch and Kim Georgeton stand in front of an American flag and Ohio state outline during the Ohio GOP primary

Opinion Politics

Ohio GOP Primary: Establishment Power vs Grassroots Candidates

As the Ohio GOP primary approaches, Vivek Ramaswamy is widely viewed as the frontrunner. He has raised significant funding, secured high-profile endorsements, and benefits from national name recognition. However, at the same time, some Republican voters are questioning how much those advantages reflect voter preference versus institutional support, particularly in the Ohio GOP primary. The…

ByChristina HolbrookMarch 21, 20260Comments

Hands stacking coins to represent rising Cincinnati income tax and financial decision-making

Business Politics

Cincinnati Income Tax and the Talent Migration Question

The Cincinnati income tax increased to 2.1 percent in 2024 after voters approved a levy to fund infrastructure and city services. While the increase may appear modest, it highlights a larger question facing many Midwestern cities: how local policy decisions influence economic competitiveness. At the same time Cincinnati raised its local tax rate, states such…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 18, 20260Comments

Vivek Ramaswamy speaking at a podium with a "Vivek for Ohio" sign during a 2026 gubernatorial campaign event.

News Politics

Vivek Ramaswamy launches $10M ad campaign as Ohio race intensifies

The Ramaswamy ad campaign is reshaping the Ohio governor’s race ahead of the primary. Vivek Ramaswamy's multimillion-dollar push marks one of the earliest major advertising efforts in a modern Ohio gubernatorial contest. His campaign confirmed a $10 million investment across television, streaming, and digital platforms. The move positions him as one of the most aggressive…

ByNina OliverioMarch 17, 20260Comments

Politics

Cincinnati $5M Real Property Reparations Motion Explained

What the Cincinnati Real Property Reparations Motion Directs On February 19, members of Cincinnati City Council introduced a motion directing the city administration to design a Cincinnati Real Property Reparations Program backed by an initial $5 million investment. The proposal is not a symbolic resolution. It outlines a specific housing-focused framework that would use public…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 28, 20260Comments

Cardboard boxes and a sign reading "Campaign Suspended" in an empty room, representing the suspension of a Libertarian political campaign.

News Politics

Libertarian candidate suspends campaign after hit-and-run indictment

The hit-and-run indictment facing Libertarian John Hancock has upended the Ohio 1st District congressional race. The candidate announced he is suspending his campaign after being charged in a crash that left a woman seriously injured. The hit-and-run indictment came after prosecutors said Hancock struck a pedestrian and fled the scene. Court documents show surveillance video…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 27, 20260Comments

Politics

Ohio Ranked Choice Voting Ban: What It Means for Cincinnati

Ranked choice voting is no longer a theoretical reform debate in Ohio. This week, the Ohio House joined the Senate in passing Senate Bill 63, which would prohibit ranked choice voting in all state and local elections. The legislation now heads to Governor Mike DeWine for consideration. Ranked Choice Voting has been a topic of…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 26, 20260Comments

Newsroom Editorial Decision Under Pressure for immigration coverage

Opinion Politics

Exposing CBS’s Spin: How Omitted Facts Hide Trump’s Success in Deporting Dangerous Criminals

Exposing CBS’s Framing of ICE Arrest Data In a February 9, 2026 article headlined, “Less than 14% of those arrested by ICE in Trump’s 1st year back in office had violent criminal records, document shows,” CBS News painted a picture of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under President Trump’s second term as broadly sweeping up…

ByChristina HolbrookFebruary 24, 20260Comments