When I first decided to write this article, I talked about the melting pot making the United States the great place it is to live but...

“For those who come after.” These four words echo throughout Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the popular role-playing video game released this past April. At first glance, it’s a thrilling tale of a brave group on a quest to save their people; but deeper down it’s a meditation on legacy, collective responsibility, and hope for future generations. These very same values are at the heart of our democratic ideals.

OPINION: Welcome to Scioto County — “Where Southern Hospitality Begins.” You’ll find those words painted proudly on Portsmouth’s floodwall, part of over 2,000 feet of murals celebrating over 2,000 years of local history. It’s more than just a tagline — it’s the city’s official slogan, and has been for decades. A sweet little phrase that sounds like a hug wrapped in a warm, buttery biscuit. But if you live here, you might feel that “Southern Hospitality” often feels more like

Summer is approaching and with it comes the unofficial protest season. As you're gearing up for a protest get ready to stand in solidarity with your community. Whether it’s for LGBTQIA2S+ equality, racial justice, reproductive rights, or simply to remind the world that kindness and joy is revolutionary. But hang on! You need a sign! Not just any sign—a sign that lets folks know what you stand for. Here is a guide to crafting a protest sign that’s as impactful as the caus

As someone who grew up in Southern Ohio, the tales of Appalachian labor history were all around. Learning about the miners who risked their livelihood as well as their very lives to win the right to organize, I can’t help but see the parallels of the current administration echoing the dangerous and exploitative past.

Protest is as American as apple pie; our country was built on it—literally! From the Boston Tea Party in 1773 to the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, and more recently the Women’s March in 2017 and the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, the right to protest has always been one of our most important tools for change. When the government isn’t listening to the will of the people, when elected officials fail us, when faced with injustice—Americans take to the streets.

On March 27 of 2025 the Scioto County Democratic voted unanimously to endorse the renewal levy for the Board of Developmental...

As March threatens to come in like a lion in our neck of the woods, it also ushers in Women’s History Month—a time to reflect on the...

One of the most concerning legacies of this era has been the growing fusion of political governance with Christian nationalist ideology. ...

Have you ever felt that the world is drifting apart? You're not alone and we're recommending this documentary and call to action to help!

As a woman and Democrat from a small town in Southern Ohio, I believe it's crucial that we vote yes on Issue 1 this November so that...

When I initially set out to write this article at the beginning of July, it was to express the importance of voting for the Democratic...

We know you're busy, so we've hand-picked a few stories you might have missed from this week in politics...

Silence and inaction are unspoken endorsements for the status quo, and true change requires the courage to speak up and take action.

We know life gets busy, and it’s not always easy to keep up with the latest political developments.

If using presidential immunity can avert the rise of an authoritarian regime and protect public welfare, is it ethical/justified? Find out!