David DeWitt
@daviddewitt.bsky.social
Editor in Chief and Opinion Columnist. @ohiocapitaljournal.com.
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The people most in need of understanding this will not understand it, but regardless: The inhumanity you show toward others does not dehumanize them, it dehumanizes yourself. The degradation you're trying to inflict on others, is actually you just degrading yourself.
The U.S. Department of Education reinforced the right to prayer in public schools in guidance issued Thursday
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Trump Education Department bolsters protections for prayer in schools • Ohio Capital Journal
The U.S. Department of Education reinforced the right to prayer in public schools in guidance issued Thursday.
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February 8, 2026 at 1:01 AM
The U.S. Department of Education reinforced the right to prayer in public schools in guidance issued Thursday
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Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic proposal Thursday to sue the Trump administration over allegations that it did not fully release the Epstein files, as mandated under a law unanimously approved by senators and signed by the president
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US Senate Republicans block attempt to sue Trump administration over Epstein files • Ohio Capital Journal
Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic proposal Thursday to sue the Trump administration over allegations that it did not fully release the Epstein files, as mandated under a law unanimously…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic proposal Thursday to sue the Trump administration over allegations that it did not fully release the Epstein files, as mandated under a law unanimously approved by senators and signed by the president
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President Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for the U.S. Department of Education amid a broader push to dismantle the agency hit a major roadblock in the form of bipartisan approval of a spending law that gives the department a small raise
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In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department • Ohio Capital Journal
President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for the U.S. Department of Education amid a broader push to dismantle the agency hit a major roadblock this week in the form of…
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February 7, 2026 at 11:01 PM
President Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for the U.S. Department of Education amid a broader push to dismantle the agency hit a major roadblock in the form of bipartisan approval of a spending law that gives the department a small raise
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Despite the high-profile U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Minnesota, ICE arrests were down slightly in January compared to December, according to new data
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Immigration detention passed 70,000 in January • Ohio Capital Journal
Despite U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Minnesota, ICE arrests were down slightly in January compared to December, according to new data. Immigrant detention nationwide reached a…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Despite the high-profile U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Minnesota, ICE arrests were down slightly in January compared to December, according to new data
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As Americans grow increasingly frustrated over their electricity bills, states are trying to keep the nation’s growing number of data centers from causing higher energy costs for consumers
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With electricity bills rising, some states consider new data center laws • Ohio Capital Journal
As Americans grow increasingly frustrated over their electricity bills, states are trying to keep the nation’s growing number of data centers from causing higher energy costs for consumers.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
As Americans grow increasingly frustrated over their electricity bills, states are trying to keep the nation’s growing number of data centers from causing higher energy costs for consumers
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A Republican law that made the deepest cuts in history to the largest federal anti-hunger program comes as millions of Americans — and thousands of Ohioans — already aren't getting benefits for which they're eligible, according to a new analysis
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Millions of Americans, including Ohioans, don't get SNAP even though they're eligible • Ohio Capital Journal
A Republican spending law that made the deepest cuts in history to the largest federal anti-hunger program comes as millions of Americans — and thousands of Ohioans — already aren't getting benefits…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
A Republican law that made the deepest cuts in history to the largest federal anti-hunger program comes as millions of Americans — and thousands of Ohioans — already aren't getting benefits for which they're eligible, according to a new analysis
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Ohioans will vote for a new governor, attorney general, auditor, secretary of state, and treasurer this November. Ohio Supreme Court seats and a highly competitive congressional race are also among those to appear on the ballot
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Here are the candidates running for Ohio statewide office in 2026 • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohioans will vote for a new governor, attorney general, auditor, secretary of state, and treasurer this November. Ohio Supreme Court seats and a highly competitive congressional race are also among…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Ohioans will vote for a new governor, attorney general, auditor, secretary of state, and treasurer this November. Ohio Supreme Court seats and a highly competitive congressional race are also among those to appear on the ballot
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Ohioans for Cannabis Choice can start collecting signatures to get a referendum on the ballot to repeal a law that will change the state's voter-passed recreational marijuana law. But there are others in the industry that don't agree with the new effort
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Some in Ohio's marijuana industry oppose new attempt to overturn hemp ban, marijuana restrictions • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohioans for Cannabis Choice can start collecting signatures to get a referendum on the ballot that would block a law that will change Ohio’s voter-passed recreational marijuana law and ban…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Ohioans for Cannabis Choice can start collecting signatures to get a referendum on the ballot to repeal a law that will change the state's voter-passed recreational marijuana law. But there are others in the industry that don't agree with the new effort
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/s...
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The U.S. Department of Education reinforced the right to prayer in public schools in guidance issued Thursday.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/05/r...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/05/r...
Trump Education Department bolsters protections for prayer in schools • Ohio Capital Journal
The U.S. Department of Education reinforced the right to prayer in public schools in guidance issued Thursday.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The U.S. Department of Education reinforced the right to prayer in public schools in guidance issued Thursday.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/05/r...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/05/r...
Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic proposal Thursday to sue the Trump administration over allegations that it did not fully release the Epstein files, as mandated under a law unanimously approved by senators and signed by the president.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/05/r...
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US Senate Republicans block attempt to sue Trump administration over Epstein files • Ohio Capital Journal
Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic proposal Thursday to sue the Trump administration over allegations that it did not fully release the Epstein files, as mandated under a law unanimously…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic proposal Thursday to sue the Trump administration over allegations that it did not fully release the Epstein files, as mandated under a law unanimously approved by senators and signed by the president.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/05/r...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/05/r...
President Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for the U.S. Department of Education amid a broader push to dismantle the agency hit a major roadblock in the form of bipartisan approval of a spending law that gives the department a small raise.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/05/r...
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In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department • Ohio Capital Journal
President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for the U.S. Department of Education amid a broader push to dismantle the agency hit a major roadblock this week in the form of…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM
President Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for the U.S. Department of Education amid a broader push to dismantle the agency hit a major roadblock in the form of bipartisan approval of a spending law that gives the department a small raise.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/05/r...
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U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin has notified U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi that she will not interview with the Justice Department over a video put out in November by her and several other lawmakers urging military members to “refuse illegal orders.”
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'The intimidation is the point': Slotkin won't interview with DOJ over ‘illegal orders’ video • Ohio Capital Journal
U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin has notified U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro that she will not interview with the Justice Department over a video…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin has notified U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi that she will not interview with the Justice Department over a video put out in November by her and several other lawmakers urging military members to “refuse illegal orders.”
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U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin has notified U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi that she will not interview with the Justice Department over a video put out in November by her and several other lawmakers urging military members to “refuse illegal orders”
ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/the-i...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/the-i...
'The intimidation is the point': Slotkin won't interview with DOJ over ‘illegal orders’ video • Ohio Capital Journal
U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin has notified U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro that she will not interview with the Justice Department over a video…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin has notified U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi that she will not interview with the Justice Department over a video put out in November by her and several other lawmakers urging military members to “refuse illegal orders”
ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/the-i...
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Despite the high-profile U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Minnesota, ICE arrests were down slightly in January compared to December, according to new data.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/r...
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Immigration detention passed 70,000 in January • Ohio Capital Journal
Despite U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Minnesota, ICE arrests were down slightly in January compared to December, according to new data. Immigrant detention nationwide reached a…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Despite the high-profile U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Minnesota, ICE arrests were down slightly in January compared to December, according to new data.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/r...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/r...
As Americans grow increasingly frustrated over their electricity bills, states are trying to keep the nation’s growing number of data centers from causing higher energy costs for consumers.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/r...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/r...
With electricity bills rising, some states consider new data center laws • Ohio Capital Journal
As Americans grow increasingly frustrated over their electricity bills, states are trying to keep the nation’s growing number of data centers from causing higher energy costs for consumers.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:01 PM
As Americans grow increasingly frustrated over their electricity bills, states are trying to keep the nation’s growing number of data centers from causing higher energy costs for consumers.
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Commentary: Recent court rulings blocking efforts to regulate social media platforms send an important message to Ohio lawmakers: protecting kids online is necessary, but it has to be done the right way
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Recent court rulings prove why lawmakers must get kids’ online safety right • Ohio Capital Journal
Commentary: Recent court rulings blocking efforts to regulate social media platforms send an important message to Ohio lawmakers: protecting kids online is necessary, but it has to be done the right…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Commentary: Recent court rulings blocking efforts to regulate social media platforms send an important message to Ohio lawmakers: protecting kids online is necessary, but it has to be done the right way
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/r...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/r...
Commentary: Recent court rulings blocking efforts to regulate social media platforms send an important message to Ohio lawmakers: protecting kids online is necessary, but it has to be done the right way.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/r...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/r...
Recent court rulings prove why lawmakers must get kids’ online safety right • Ohio Capital Journal
Commentary: Recent court rulings blocking efforts to regulate social media platforms send an important message to Ohio lawmakers: protecting kids online is necessary, but it has to be done the right…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Commentary: Recent court rulings blocking efforts to regulate social media platforms send an important message to Ohio lawmakers: protecting kids online is necessary, but it has to be done the right way.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/r...
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The Ohio Supreme Court sided against an Ohio school district in an opinion that allows an email distribution list for the school district community to be released as a public record.
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Ohio Supreme Court rules school district-wide email list is public record • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Supreme Court sided against an Ohio school district in an opinion that allows an email distribution list for the school district community to be released as a public record.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The Ohio Supreme Court sided against an Ohio school district in an opinion that allows an email distribution list for the school district community to be released as a public record.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/o...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/o...
The Ohio Supreme Court sided against an Ohio school district in an opinion that allows an email distribution list for the school district community to be released as a public record
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/o...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/o...
Ohio Supreme Court rules school district-wide email list is public record • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Supreme Court sided against an Ohio school district in an opinion that allows an email distribution list for the school district community to be released as a public record.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Ohio Supreme Court sided against an Ohio school district in an opinion that allows an email distribution list for the school district community to be released as a public record
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/o...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/o...
A Republican law that made the deepest cuts in history to the largest federal anti-hunger program comes as millions of Americans — and thousands of Ohioans — already aren't getting benefits for which they're eligible, according to a new analysis.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/n...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/n...
Millions of Americans, including Ohioans, don't get SNAP even though they're eligible • Ohio Capital Journal
A Republican spending law that made the deepest cuts in history to the largest federal anti-hunger program comes as millions of Americans — and thousands of Ohioans — already aren't getting benefits…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A Republican law that made the deepest cuts in history to the largest federal anti-hunger program comes as millions of Americans — and thousands of Ohioans — already aren't getting benefits for which they're eligible, according to a new analysis.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/n...
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“President Trump posted a blatantly racist video clip portraying former President Barack Obama and the former first lady Michelle Obama as apes, the latest in a long pattern by Mr. Trump of promoting offensive stereotypes about Black Americans and others.” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
Trump Shares Video Portraying the Obamas as Apes
The White House press secretary dismissed criticism of the clip’s racist content, shared by the president’s Truth Social account, as “fake outrage.”
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:49 PM
“President Trump posted a blatantly racist video clip portraying former President Barack Obama and the former first lady Michelle Obama as apes, the latest in a long pattern by Mr. Trump of promoting offensive stereotypes about Black Americans and others.” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
Ohioans will vote for a new governor, attorney general, auditor, secretary of state, and treasurer this November. Ohio Supreme Court seats and a highly competitive congressional race are also among those to appear on the ballot.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/h...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/h...
Here are the candidates running for Ohio statewide office in 2026 • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohioans will vote for a new governor, attorney general, auditor, secretary of state, and treasurer this November. Ohio Supreme Court seats and a highly competitive congressional race are also among…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Ohioans will vote for a new governor, attorney general, auditor, secretary of state, and treasurer this November. Ohio Supreme Court seats and a highly competitive congressional race are also among those to appear on the ballot.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/h...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/h...
Ohioans for Cannabis Choice can start collecting signatures to get a referendum on the ballot to repeal a law that will change the state's voter-passed recreational marijuana law. But there are others in the industry that don't agree with the new effort.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/s...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/s...
Some in Ohio's marijuana industry oppose new attempt to overturn hemp ban, marijuana restrictions • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohioans for Cannabis Choice can start collecting signatures to get a referendum on the ballot that would block a law that will change Ohio’s voter-passed recreational marijuana law and ban…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Ohioans for Cannabis Choice can start collecting signatures to get a referendum on the ballot to repeal a law that will change the state's voter-passed recreational marijuana law. But there are others in the industry that don't agree with the new effort.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/06/s...
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We specifically have decentralized elections controlled by bipartisan officials at the local level to prevent our elections from being rigged. “Trump calls for Republicans to ‘nationalize’ elections.” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections
The comments, made on a conservative podcast, follow a string of moves from his administration to try to exert more control over American elections.
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:39 PM
We specifically have decentralized elections controlled by bipartisan officials at the local level to prevent our elections from being rigged. “Trump calls for Republicans to ‘nationalize’ elections.” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...