Opinion
Do you fear or endear snakes?
Growing up in the backwoods of Kentucky Appalachia, my grandma learned to identify poisonous snakes — copperheads, water moccasins (also known a...
The controversial issue of abortion
Beyond the issue of abortion is the issue of the creation of life. Who created life? What is the purpose of life? What do religious books proclaim abo...
Those hard-working Hurricane Sisters
Shirley Cunningham-Martin and Judy Cunningham-Hanes — aptly nicknamed “The Hurricane Sisters” due to their whirlwind energy as paint...
Beauty pageants should die out like the dinosaurs they are
In an apparent effort to head off #MeToo backlash or simply appear relevant, the Miss America Organization announced this week that contestants can no...
The puzzle of China’s productivity
Warren Buffett said a few weeks ago that the Chinese had discovered a secret sauce for productivity. Clearly, China’s productivity is a mystery ...
It takes a team to prevent youth suicide
“Suicide is the second leading cause of death among school age youth. However, suicide is preventable. Youth who are contemplating suicide frequ...
Be aware of elder abuse
According to the Ohio Family Violence Prevention Project/Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center, each year in our district, around 4,200...
Introducing Ohio’s next generation to manufacturing
This summer marks the sixth year my office is partnering with local companies and organizations to host summer manufacturing camps for young Ohioans a...
An amazing you came from an amazing ovary
A woman is born with her eggs of reproduction. I was an egg in one of my mother’s ovaries when she was in her mother’s uterus. When I was ...
I’m your American flag
I’ve been to the moon. I’ve been burned. But more often, I’m honored. I’m your American flag.With 13 stars for colonies clamor...
