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GOP’s big tent? Never mind

Donald Trump’s candidacy for president has, by nearly all accounts, brought new voters to Republican primaries, often in record numbers state after state. But...

Ready to really live for first time

All my life I have felt like I couldn’t measure up. I never felt good enough no matter how hard I tried. No matter...

Heroin bill will help many

The stories behind the heroin and prescription drug epidemic are heartbreaking. The numbers are shocking, with more than 100 Americans dying from overdoses every...

Five schools make bold move

Inspired by a phone call I received from John Maple about the passing of his father, Paul Edwin Maple, back in January, I started...

Rubio goes for ‘Trump Light’

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio’s practiced statesmanship came to an abrupt end at Thursday’s Republican debate televised by CNN. Failing to win a single state,...

The basketball circle spins on

My plan this week was to continue a series I’ve been writing in this space the past four weeks about the history of the...

Does it matter if weapon is inoperable?

On March 17, 2013, Cincinnati Police Officer Frank Boggio was called to a location where a large group of juveniles had gathered. Boggio approached...

Trump and the wistful right

A couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine who works in Republican politics called me. He will likely be involved in the GOP...

News Journal’s most read stories show a community that cares

Media across the world are tasked with, among other duties, holding up a mirror to the communities they cover.And in this digital age of...

Investigation probes movie theater chains

The holiday season is a traditional box-office bonanza, and this year it is even more so with Star Wars: The Force Awakens shattering ticket...