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August 19, 2019

Columbus Attorney Donald C. Brey to Discuss Election Sanctity at We the People Convention 2019

Ohio Tea Party group We the People Convention will host Columbus Attorney Donald C. Brey, who will open the 2019 convention.

August 19, 2019

Commentary: Trump and His ‘New Tone’ of Action and Accomplishment

One of the great difficulties in perfecting technologies like radar and sonar revolves around the problem of distinguishing accurately between noise and the real McCoy. Is that an enemy bomber or missile out there, or is it just a flock...

August 19, 2019

Voter Suppression Worse Now Than in the 1960s, Stacey Abrams Says

Failed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams suggested that voter suppression is more “insidious” today than it was in the 1960s, and she reiterated her claim that she “won” her 2018 election.

August 19, 2019

Sanders, Warren Among 2020 Candidates to Address Native Americans

For the first time in more than a decade, Native Americans have the opportunity to question presidential candidates on issues of importance to Indian Country.

August 19, 2019

Democratic Congresswoman Haaland Defends Antifa as ‘Peaceful Protesters’

Democratic New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland described Antifa as “peaceful protesters” Saturday, the same day members of the violent group clashed with the right-wing Proud Boys in Portland.

August 19, 2019

US Says It Has Warrant to Seize Iranian Oil Tanker

The U.S. government said Friday that it had a warrant to seize an Iranian supertanker caught in a diplomatic standoff off the coast of the British overseas territory Gibraltar.

August 19, 2019

Hong Kong Demonstration Draws Crowd Of More Than 1.7 Million Against Government Orders

Hong Kong protest organizer Civil Human Rights Front estimates more than 1.7 million people gathered in the rain Sunday for the region’s 11th consecutive week of demonstrations.

August 19, 2019

Commentary: Greenland Deserves the Attention Trump Is Giving It

The recent media reports that President Donald Trump is interested in purchasing Greenland for the United States has brought the unlikely country into the world’s headlines.

August 19, 2019

A Deep Dive into the ‘Density Delusion’

For decades, American workers have watched as their ability to enjoy middle-class lifestyles erodes away. Conventional explanations abound. American industry in the immediate aftermath of World War II was uniquely unscathed, and with a near-monopoly on global manufacturing, it was...

August 19, 2019

REVIEW: New Book Exposes Who and How Brett Kavanaugh Was Defamed

The Left’s crusade to destroy Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh isn’t over yet. Last week, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) sent a letter to the National Archives to demand the release of any records related to Kavanaugh’s tenure in the...

August 19, 2019

Ohioans Call for Protest of Lorain County Fair for Allowing Sale of Confederate Flag

A group of activists plans to protest the Lorain County Fair after organizers of the event confirmed that they would allow certain vendors to sell the Confederate flag.

August 18, 2019

A Version of ‘The Vindicator’ Will Continue to Be Published Under New Company

The Vindicator, Youngstown’s only daily newspaper, announced Friday that is has reached an agreement with the Tribune Chronicle to continuing producing an edition of The Vindicator.

August 18, 2019

Commentary: BDS Is an Anti-Semitic Movement and Tlaib and Omar Are Its Face

By barring Representatives Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from entering the country, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did what he needed to do when confronted with his nation’s enemies. Israel quite rightly refuses entry to people who advocate...

August 18, 2019

Epstein’s Death Was Suicide, Medical Examiner Says

NEW YORK - An autopsy has determined that financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in jail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, died of suicide by hanging, New York's Office of Chief Medical Examiner said Friday.

August 18, 2019

The Battleground State Report: Are Trump Rallies Enough to Motivate ‘Undecided’ Voters to Show Up and Vote?

On Friday’s Battleground State Report with Steve Gill, Michael Patrick Leahy and Doug Kellett – a one hour radio show from Star News Digital Media in the early stages of a national weekend syndication roll out – Gill and Leahy talked about...

August 18, 2019

Uber Driver Convicted of Raping Woman While She Was Unconscious Faces Deportation

A 27-year-old Uber driver was convicted Thursday of raping an intoxicated woman, and will likely be deported back to his home country of Egypt.

August 18, 2019

Ohio Strong Action Kicks Off 2020 Campaign in Delaware County

Ohio Strong Action kicked off their 2020 campaign this weekend in the city of Delaware. The PAC's Chair, Mike Gibbons, said, "I am excited for our door to door kickoff. Educating Ohioans on the positive accomplishments Trump has enacted is...

August 18, 2019

Beto O’Rourke Calls for Mandatory Buybacks of ‘Assault Weapons,’ Nationwide Gun Licensing Program

Former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke on Friday called for mandatory buybacks of so-called assault weapons, and a nationwide gun licensing program.

August 18, 2019

Commentary: The Difference Between Public Libraries and Public Schools

Plans for the Boston Public Library, the nation’s second-oldest public library, were approved in 1852, the same year Massachusetts passed the country’s first compulsory schooling law. Both public libraries and public schools are funded through taxation and both are “free”...

August 18, 2019

AARP Endorses Scott’s Proposed Bill to Cut Prescription Drug Costs

A bill co-sponsored by Florida Sen. Rick Scott that would penalize pharmaceutical companies that have received federal research grants for charging “unreasonable prices” for prescription drugs has secured a key endorsement.

August 18, 2019

FEC Chief Supported Russia-NRA Campaign Finance Probe Based Solely on ‘Vague’ News Article

The chairwoman of the Federal Election Commission said Friday she supported investigating possible Russian funding for the National Rifle Association based solely on an anonymously-sourced McClatchy article.

August 18, 2019

Ohio Sportsmen’s Alliance 2019 Rally Features Lt. Gov. Jon Husted

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Hundreds of Ohioans attended the Ohio Sportsmen's Alliance 2019 Rally Saturday night. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and Director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Mary Mertz joined the Alliance for their 23rd annual event.

August 17, 2019

Portage County Activist Accuses Commissioners of Repeatedly Violating Open Meetings Laws

Brian Ames of Portage County has been fighting for public meetings to be open for more than 20 years. He has been studying and applying the requirements in the Open Meetings Act. He’s had some success in court and...

August 17, 2019

Commentary: Immigration Has Made 14 Million Millennials Homeless

Imagine a homeless man. Does he have a long, frazzled beard and unkempt hair? What do his clothes look like? Probably ratty and full of holes—moth nests in the pockets. Maybe he has a shopping cart full of cans and...

August 17, 2019

Dayton Shooter Had Drugs in His System When He Murdered 9 People, Coroner Says

The man who shot and killed nine people in Dayton, Ohio, on Aug. 4 had cocaine, alcohol and anti-anxiety medication in his system when he opened fire on a crowded street, according to the Montgomery County coroner.

August 17, 2019

Commentary: Each American Is $240,000 in Debt Because of Excessive Government Spending

As Americans, we are greatly indebted not only to the men and women who have fought and died for our country, but also to the thinkers, statesmen, innovators, and ordinary people who gave us our founding principles.

August 17, 2019

Maryland to Implement LGBTQ Content in Public Schools’ Curricula

Maryland public school history teachers will add LGBTQ content to high school curricula during the coming years, a lawmaker said.

August 17, 2019

IRS Analyst Who Allegedly Leaked Michael Cohen’s Bank Records to Avenatti Pleads Guilty

An IRS analyst pleaded guilty Wednesday to leaking former Trump attorney Michael Cohen’s confidential financial records in 2018 to Michael Avenatti, the embattled celebrity lawyer.

August 17, 2019

Number of Households on Food Stamps at Nine-Year Low

The number of households receiving federal benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or food stamps, is at its lowest level in nine years, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which administers the program.

August 17, 2019

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