Jackie Lewis finally has her day
Lewis, whose son Shaun died of an overdose in October, recently met with reps from the OneOhio, which is tasked with distributing more than half of the state’s billion-dollar opioid settlement.
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Mass shooting transforms Short North into police surveillance zone
Looking for solutions to gun violence, city leaders opted to turn the arts and entertainment hub over to the police. The dystopian approach won’t fix anything long-term.
A short history of prohibition in Ohio
To know the history of prohibition in our state is to know the devastation of unintended consequences, and the willful way humans carry on without acknowledging their mistakes.
On Development: Gutting the supply of affordable housing
Columbus should take action to preserve existing affordable apartments and houses, and to discourage the demolition that eliminates affordable housing in a time of crisis.
Queer Columbus: ‘Save Women’s Sports Act’ extends beyond the field
The unnecessary legislation targeted at a handful of female student athletes would be another step toward trans erasure.
Jackie Lewis honors memory of late son Shaun in push for openness
One Ohio Recovery Foundation is tasked with distributing a majority of the money awarded to the state in opioid settlements but has been resistant to public comments from those with lived experience.
On Development: Don’t be dense about density
The reality is that Columbus is not a dense place – and, in fact, it had been growing less dense for decades.
Queer Columbus: Coming of age in an ever-changing world
This can be a whiplash-inducing time for young queer people: You can have rights on a Tuesday, only to have them revoked on a Thursday.
Mass shooting transforms Short North into police surveillance zone
Looking for solutions to gun violence, city leaders opted to turn the arts and entertainment hub over to the police. The dystopian approach won’t fix anything long-term.
A short history of prohibition in Ohio
To know the history of prohibition in our state is to know the devastation of unintended consequences, and the willful way humans carry on without acknowledging their mistakes.
On Development: Gutting the supply of affordable housing
Columbus should take action to preserve existing affordable apartments and houses, and to discourage the demolition that eliminates affordable housing in a time of crisis.
Queer Columbus: ‘Save Women’s Sports Act’ extends beyond the field
The unnecessary legislation targeted at a handful of female student athletes would be another step toward trans erasure.
Jackie Lewis honors memory of late son Shaun in push for openness
One Ohio Recovery Foundation is tasked with distributing a majority of the money awarded to the state in opioid settlements but has been resistant to public comments from those with lived experience.
On Development: Don’t be dense about density
The reality is that Columbus is not a dense place – and, in fact, it had been growing less dense for decades.
Queer Columbus: Coming of age in an ever-changing world
This can be a whiplash-inducing time for young queer people: You can have rights on a Tuesday, only to have them revoked on a Thursday.