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‘People of Agency’ Podcast Argues the Postal Service Must Remain Public

Aileen Day, an Ohio political strategist, thinks we would better understand what could go wrong privatizing USPS if we fully understood its history as a public institution.

by Mark Oprea February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

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Politics & Elections

Amid Mamdani’s Rise, Cleveland’s DSA Chapter is Trying to Capitalize on Momentum

Democratic socialist Tanmay Shah’s Cleveland City Council win has proved there’s energy on the local level too, organizers say, pointing to growing membership ranks.

by Mark Oprea December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

Fairview Park Received Hundreds of Emails and Messages Calling for Council President’s Firing After Charlie Kirk Comments

Michael Kilbane apologized after saying that Charlie Kirk was not a good person, but resigned as local and national pressure grew.

by Mark Oprea September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

Bibb Welcomed Democratic Mayors Summit to Downtown Cleveland With a Party Rebirth Idea: Be Authentic

“With mayors, there’s no six degrees of gilded separation,” the DNC chair said. “You’re your own town. You’re your city. You are your community.”

by Mark Oprea July 28, 2025August 17, 2025

‘F-ck You, F-ck You, F-ck All of You’: Outburst by Wife of Cleveland Heights Mayor Prompts Concern, Investigation

Seren’s wife, who maintains an unofficial role at City Hall, has been the source of previous complaints of a hostile work environment

by Mark Oprea April 30, 2025July 1, 2025

In Second State of the County, Chris Ronayne Plays it Cool for Packed Atrium

Despite interruptions from pro-Palestine protestors, the county executive kept his fatherly boosterism intact

by Mark Oprea September 6, 2024June 21, 2025

Mayor Justin Bibb Preaches Progress in Third State of the City Speech

Mentioned: Southeast side projects, police cadet numbers, waterfront hope, closing schools. Not mentioned: Future of Browns Stadium

by Mark Oprea March 29, 2024October 14, 2024

Michael Hardy and Danny Kelly Square Off to Win the Votes, and Hearts, of Ward 11

Kelly will keep his seat, or Hardy will become the ward’s first Black councilperson

by Mark Oprea November 7, 2023June 23, 2025

Ohio Dem. Chair Liz Walters On Abortion, Weed, and Calling Frank LaRose a ‘Loser’

“If this issue fails, it will force extreme out-of-touch views from the Ohio legislature on all Ohio women—full stop”

by Mark Oprea September 27, 2023June 1, 2025

County Exec Chris Ronayne Names Erik Janas as Next Chief of Staff

He’ll take over from Eric Wobser, who is heading back to Sandusky

by Mark Oprea July 26, 2023March 20, 2025

Newburgh Heights Mayor Gigi Traore Will Run for Re-Election, Challenging Ousted Ex-Mayor Trevor Elkins

Village residents, Traore said in a press release, “deserve to have a trusting and accessible local government”

by Mark Oprea June 15, 2023June 15, 2024

Trevor Elkins, a Year After Campaign Finance Conviction, Runs for Newburgh Heights Mayor’s Seat Again

He did jail time, 200 hours of community service, and sent out thousands of apology letters

by Mark Oprea May 31, 2023May 22, 2025