Ohio Proves It: Rehabilitation Works

Ohio Proves It: Rehabilitation Works

| Apr 6, 2016 | Rights / DemocracyYou might not guess it from the Republican governor or GOP-dominated legislature, but Ohio is proving itself the most progressive state in the union when it comes to youth prison reform. The Buckeye State has shifted away from punishing kids who get ensnared in the...
Operation Paul Ryan

Operation Paul Ryan

| | Rights / DemocracyExciting news, people: The Republican Party establishment has a secret plan to stop blue-collar voters from supporting Donald Trump. The plan is code-named “Operation Paul Ryan.” Good grief. The GOP’s old-line clique of congressional bulls, corporate...
Trump Is Opening the Floodgates of Hate

Trump Is Opening the Floodgates of Hate

| Mar 30, 2016 | Rights / DemocracyThe staying power of Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy has surprised and unsettled people across the political spectrum. Many voters who are angry about the loss of middle-class jobs and frustrated with our broken politics have rallied to Trump’s outsider...
When Red Tape Is a Good Thing

When Red Tape Is a Good Thing

| | Rights / DemocracyOne of the dirtiest words in politics is “regulation.” It conjures up images of confusing paperwork, red tape, and obstacles to progress and innovation. However, when it comes to guaranteeing that the water we drink is lead-free, the air we breathe is...