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OPINION: A night of victories in Ohio

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer November 9, 2023

Voters across the state tonight voted YES for both issues 1 and 2, codifying an amendment that gives women in Ohio a constitutional right to abortion and legalizing recreational marijuana.  The passing...

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OPINION: What to know about Issues 1 and 2 today

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer November 7, 2023

Today, voters across Ohio return to the polls. The two most highly contested issues on the ballot are an amendment stating a constitutional right to abortion and the legalization of recreational marijuana.  These...

OPINION: The current state of the Republican Party

OPINION: The current state of the Republican Party

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer November 7, 2023

As Congressional Republicans turn against each other, trust in the Republican Party amongst its voters is quickly dwindling.  Over the past three weeks, House Republicans have been deliberating to...

OPINION: Fighting fire with fire: Hamas retaliates

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer October 27, 2023

Early morning Oct. 7, Hamas launched a surprise attack on the nation of Israel, a country known for its defense system known as the Iron Dome. The conflict between the Jewish state of Israel, and Palestine,...

OPINION: Cue the music: GOP Debate 2

OPINION: Cue the music: GOP Debate 2

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer October 3, 2023

Seven Republican candidates took the stage once again for the second GOP debate that was held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Notably missing from the stage was...

OPINION: The elephant not in the room (GOP debate 1)

OPINION: The elephant not in the room (GOP debate 1)

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer August 24, 2023

The Republican National Committee welcomed eight GOP presidential candidates for the first debate of the election cycle. On stage were North Dakota Governor Doug Burgam, former New Jersey Governor...