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 Holbrook4 hours ago0Comments

2020 U.S. Census form illustrating how census apportionment allocates congressional representation

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How Immigration and the Census Shape Political Power in the United States

The census is not about voting—it is about representation One of the most common misunderstandings in American politics is the belief that representation is based on voters. It is not. Under the Constitution, representation in Congress is based on population, not citizenship, voter registration, or eligibility to vote. Every ten years, the federal government conducts…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 1, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Area Not Directly Affected as U.S. Pauses Visa Processing for Dozens of Countries

Article Summary The U.S. State Department has paused visa processing for applicants from dozens of countries as it reviews screening procedures, according to national reporting. This visa processing pause is ongoing. A start date and scope have been reported, but officials have not published a complete public directive or a finalized country list. The change…

ByCincinnati ExchangeJanuary 14, 20260Comments

A person holding a bright green suitcase, representing the deportation and departure of Mauritanian immigrants from Ohio.

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Mauritanian immigrants face rising deportation risks in Ohio

Mauritanian immigrants are facing heightened scrutiny as federal enforcement actions increase across Greater Cincinnati. The village of Lockland has become a focal point for the challenges surrounding Mauritanian immigrants and their legal status. Families across the region are bracing for a wave of removals that could dismantle years of community integration. According to reports from…