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A wooden podium with microphones stands in front of the Ohio state flag, representing the open seat race for the 2026 Ohio Governor's election.

Politics

Ohio governor’s elections 2026 tighten as Acton, Ramaswamy vie for open seat

The Ohio governor’s elections 2026 are rapidly becoming one of the most watched state contests in the nation. With term limits preventing incumbent Gov. Mike DeWine from seeking re‑election, the race for Ohio’s top job is wide open and drawing significant attention from both political parties. Polls show a tightening contest months before…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 18, 20260Comments

Financial chart on computer screen representing unrealized capital gains tax debate and investment valuation changes

Business Politics

Unrealized Capital Gains Tax Debate Expands in U.S. and Europe

What Is an Unrealized Capital Gains Tax? An unrealized capital gains tax would require taxpayers to pay tax on asset appreciation even if the asset has not been sold. Under current U.S. law, capital gains tax applies when an asset is sold and a profit is realized. One topic of debate is the unrealized capital…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 16, 20260Comments

Opinion Politics

Sycamore School Board: A Cautionary Tale of Teachers’ Union Takeovers

A story deserving of public discussion relates to the recent November election for the Sycamore school board . Sycamore encompasses the affluent Cincinnati suburbs of Blue Ash, Montgomery, Symmes, and Sycamore Township. In this race, as in many other school board elections across the United States, the teachers’ union put their thumb on the scale…

ByBill LavertyFebruary 13, 20260Comments

Todd Zinser recording Citizen Watchdog year-in-review podcast in Cincinnati

Opinion Politics

Citizen Watchdog: One Year of Tracking Cincinnati City Hall

Why I Started Citizen Watchdog On February 7, 2025, I recorded the first episode of Citizen Watchdog. I didn’t begin this project because I thought Cincinnati was uniquely dysfunctional. I started it because I believed too many decisions were being made without sustained scrutiny. Major policy shifts were passing quickly. Financial commitments were stacking up.…

ByTodd ZinserFebruary 12, 20260Comments

News Opinion Politics

Cincinnati 911 Dispatcher Incident Highlights Growing Risks for ICE Agents

A Cincinnati 911 dispatcher is accused of leaking the real-time location of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an active operation. Critics say this move endangered federal officers and violated basic professional standards. The controversy can be seen as part of a broader issue involving ICE agent doxxing incidents. The incident has drawn national attention…

ByChristina HolbrookFebruary 10, 20260Comments

Opinion Politics

The Media Is Lying About Springfield, Ohio

For more than two years, Springfield, Ohio has been used by national media as a moral exhibit — stripped of context and repackaged as a lesson in tolerance for audiences who do not live there and will never bear the consequences. The ongoing Springfield Ohio immigration phenomenon has significantly shaped these portrayals. What is missing…

ByChristina HolbrookFebruary 8, 20260Comments

Ohio state flag and 2026 election ballot documents on a wooden desk.

News Politics

Democrats fundraising advantage drives early momentum in Ohio congressional races

Ohio fundraising advantage shapes early 2026 campaign landscape This fundraising advantage is emerging as a defining factor in the state’s 2026 congressional contests. Ohio incumbents, particularly Democrats in the state’s most competitive districts, have outpaced challengers in raising campaign funds. Ohio’s amended congressional map, approved in late 2025, still leaves several swing districts. In these,…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 5, 20260Comments

A quiet city road under a dark bridge illustrating civic drift and institutional stagnation

Community Politics

Cities Don’t Fail Overnight, They Drift

Cities don’t usually fail in a single dramatic moment. They don’t wake up one day broken, unsafe, or unrecognizable. Instead, they drift—slowly, quietly, and often unnoticed by the people who care about them most. This kind of civic drift happens when small compromises go unexamined. Temporary workarounds become permanent habits. Complexity replaces clarity. And no…

ByMichael TaylorFebruary 3, 20260Comments

Opinion Politics

Why the 2026 Midterms Could Define the Republican Party’s Fate

As the 2026 midterms approach, the political landscape is already buzzing with anticipation and anxiety over the November elections. For Republicans, these races are more than a routine midterm check-in. They represent a referendum on Donald Trump ’s second term, a test of the party’s narrow grip on Congress, and an early signal of…

ByChristina HolbrookFebruary 2, 20260Comments

American flag at sunrise representing where America stands right now amid economic and institutional change

Featured Politics

Where America Is Right Now: What the Economy, Crime, and Institutions Actually Show

Article Summary Public debate often frames the United States as either in crisis or in comeback mode. Economic data from late 2025 and early 2026 suggests a more grounded reality: inflation has cooled, growth rebounded, interest rates eased from their highs, and violent crime declined in many major cities. At the same time, deeper structural…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 1, 20260Comments