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This sets an incredible precedent that will allow the state to regulate books and deny you the right to read freely in public libraries.
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The Government Can Now Ban Books It Dislikes.
This court ruling should terrify you.
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May 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This sets an incredible precedent that will allow the state to regulate books and deny you the right to read freely in public libraries.
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Thank you Kyle Garvey for your eloquent op ed. My son has similar issues and I appreciate you speaking up for many who can't. And thank Ohio capital journal for printing.
Commentary: "I understand the desire for fiscal responsibility, but eliminating life-saving programs isn’t responsible. It’s cruel. Don't balance the budget on the backs of disabled people," writes Kyle Gargey, an Ohioan living with cerebral palsy. buff.ly/KiJRSUY
Don’t balance the budget on the backs of disabled people in Ohio and across America • Ohio Capital Journal
"I understand the desire for fiscal responsibility, but eliminating life-saving programs isn’t responsible. It’s cruel. Don't balance the budget on the backs of disabled people," writes Kyle Gargey,…
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May 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Thank you Kyle Garvey for your eloquent op ed. My son has similar issues and I appreciate you speaking up for many who can't. And thank Ohio capital journal for printing.
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A win! A federal judge today blocked Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education and ordered the reinstatement of thousands of fired employees, a major setback for his plans. Thank you, Judge Myong J. Joun of the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts.
May 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
A win! A federal judge today blocked Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education and ordered the reinstatement of thousands of fired employees, a major setback for his plans. Thank you, Judge Myong J. Joun of the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts.
Bill 536, which would have abolished the Arkansas State Library and eliminated the State Library Board, was defeated in a House committee last week.
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Together, We Stopped a Dangerous Bill in Arkansas
Senate Bill 536, which would have abolished the Arkansas State Library and eliminated the State Library Board, was defeated in a House committee last week
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April 16, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Bill 536, which would have abolished the Arkansas State Library and eliminated the State Library Board, was defeated in a House committee last week.
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In response to the Trump administration's demands, Harvard president Alan Garber wrote that the university “will not negotiate over its independence or its constitutional rights.”
Read his full response here. trib.al/h5bY3Sx
Read his full response here. trib.al/h5bY3Sx
April 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
In response to the Trump administration's demands, Harvard president Alan Garber wrote that the university “will not negotiate over its independence or its constitutional rights.”
Read his full response here. trib.al/h5bY3Sx
Read his full response here. trib.al/h5bY3Sx
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Zen the Border collie teaches other dogs how to rescue people in Italy's avalanche-prone Dolomites
Zen the Border collie teaches other dogs how to rescue people in Italy's avalanche-prone Dolomites
Zen, a 5-year-old Border collie, circled friskily around a mound of snow as he picked up a scent, his quick movements signaling to his handler that someone was buried deep below.
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April 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Zen the Border collie teaches other dogs how to rescue people in Italy's avalanche-prone Dolomites
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Lawyers have a duty to defend our Constitution.
It is an absolute outrage that, in order to curry favor with Trump and continue making their billions, giant law firms like Paul Weiss have abrogated their responsibilities.
Thanks to those defending democracy. We will remember.
It is an absolute outrage that, in order to curry favor with Trump and continue making their billions, giant law firms like Paul Weiss have abrogated their responsibilities.
Thanks to those defending democracy. We will remember.
More than 500 law firms rally behind embattled peers, declaring that Trump’s crackdown on the legal industry poses “a grave threat to our system of constitutional governance and to the rule of law itself.” But none of the top 20 firms join. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/b...
More Than 500 Law Firms Back Perkins Coie in Fight With Trump
The firms signed a legal brief supporting Perkins Coie, calling the president’s actions a threat “to the rule of law.” The largest firms declined to sign.
www.nytimes.com
April 6, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Lawyers have a duty to defend our Constitution.
It is an absolute outrage that, in order to curry favor with Trump and continue making their billions, giant law firms like Paul Weiss have abrogated their responsibilities.
Thanks to those defending democracy. We will remember.
It is an absolute outrage that, in order to curry favor with Trump and continue making their billions, giant law firms like Paul Weiss have abrogated their responsibilities.
Thanks to those defending democracy. We will remember.
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The main source of state funding for Ohio’s public libraries was eliminated in the House draft of the state operating budget. Analysis by the Ohio Library Council shows state funding would drop by more than $100 million compared to the governor’s proposal
Ohio House budget draft slashes library funding, risking vital services, library advocates say • Ohio Capital Journal
The main source of state funding for Ohio’s public libraries was eliminated in the House draft of the state operating budget for the next two years.
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April 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The main source of state funding for Ohio’s public libraries was eliminated in the House draft of the state operating budget. Analysis by the Ohio Library Council shows state funding would drop by more than $100 million compared to the governor’s proposal
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A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
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April 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
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The head of a statewide Ohio teachers union Tuesday slammed a proposed bill that would automatically close low-performing public schools, saying it would harm students and communities and force districts into counterproductive situations and decisions.
Ohio Education Association president speaks out against bill that could close low-performing schools • Ohio Capital Journal
The head of a statewide Ohio teachers union on Tuesday slammed a proposed bill that would automatically close low-performing Ohio public schools, saying it would harm students and communities, and…
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April 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The head of a statewide Ohio teachers union Tuesday slammed a proposed bill that would automatically close low-performing public schools, saying it would harm students and communities and force districts into counterproductive situations and decisions.
Amen. It's never been more important than now.
It's hard sometimes to carve out time to read. But it is so worth it.
It's Time To Start Reading Again
It's hard sometimes to carve out time to read. But it is so worth it.
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April 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Amen. It's never been more important than now.
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One of our satellite-tagged Cuckoos has hitched a ride on a cruise ship and is now in the UK, the earliest one of our superstar Cuckoos has ever reached us! 😮🛥️🧵
April 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
One of our satellite-tagged Cuckoos has hitched a ride on a cruise ship and is now in the UK, the earliest one of our superstar Cuckoos has ever reached us! 😮🛥️🧵
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Republicans passed and defended a law making it illegal to provide water to people waiting in line to vote.
Elon Musk advertises his blatantly corrupt attempt to buy a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court:
March 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Republicans passed and defended a law making it illegal to provide water to people waiting in line to vote.
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UK contemporary sculptor known as Anna & the Willow creates nature-inspired sculptures made from rods of willow #womensart
March 26, 2025 at 6:31 AM
UK contemporary sculptor known as Anna & the Willow creates nature-inspired sculptures made from rods of willow #womensart
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Michiganders gathered at Hart Plaza on the edge of the Detroit River—facing our Canadian neighbors across the water in Ontario—to send a united message: we reject the Trump regime & the billionaire-fueled authoritarianism it brings.
A show of cross-border power, united by justice and freedom. 💙🇺🇸🇨🇦💙
A show of cross-border power, united by justice and freedom. 💙🇺🇸🇨🇦💙
March 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Michiganders gathered at Hart Plaza on the edge of the Detroit River—facing our Canadian neighbors across the water in Ontario—to send a united message: we reject the Trump regime & the billionaire-fueled authoritarianism it brings.
A show of cross-border power, united by justice and freedom. 💙🇺🇸🇨🇦💙
A show of cross-border power, united by justice and freedom. 💙🇺🇸🇨🇦💙
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My statement on Trump administration dismantling the Department of Education:
March 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM
My statement on Trump administration dismantling the Department of Education:
Thanks, Shontel.
Not everyone in Congress is interested in holding Trump accountable.
I am.
We're fighting back, listening to constituents, and standing up for Northeast Ohio.
I am.
We're fighting back, listening to constituents, and standing up for Northeast Ohio.
Shontel Brown - some of us in Congress do seek accountability
Accountability is a shared responsibility. And I will continue to do my part, writes U.S. Rep. Shontel M. Brown, a Democrat representing Ohio’s 11th Congressional District, in a letter to the editor.
www.cleveland.com
March 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Thanks, Shontel.
Wow. Thanks for the good news. So needed to hear something positive .
Who wants some good news?
The overwintering monarch population, which had plummeted last winter, has doubled this winter! www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
The overwintering monarch population, which had plummeted last winter, has doubled this winter! www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
Eastern Monarch Butterfly Population Nearly Doubles
The population wintering in central Mexico's forests occupied 4.42 acres, up from 2.22 acres during the previous winter.
www.worldwildlife.org
March 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Wow. Thanks for the good news. So needed to hear something positive .
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US added to the global human rights watchlist due to declining civil liberties.
March 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
US added to the global human rights watchlist due to declining civil liberties.
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A new report from Democrats shows if Republicans in Congress cut a third of Medicaid funding, Ohio could see 960,000 people lose their health coverage including 130,000 rural residents and 330,000 children, while 1 in 5 seniors would lose nursing home care
State-by-state report by Dems projects millions of people could lose Medicaid coverage • Ohio Capital Journal
According to a new report released by Democrats, if Republicans in Congress cut a third of Medicaid funding, Ohio could see more than 960,000 people lose their health care coverage, including 130,000…
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March 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A new report from Democrats shows if Republicans in Congress cut a third of Medicaid funding, Ohio could see 960,000 people lose their health coverage including 130,000 rural residents and 330,000 children, while 1 in 5 seniors would lose nursing home care