EDITOR’S NOTE: This opinion/analysis piece was submitted by Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose to Richland Source. It was originally published on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 by the Washington Examiner. In last year’s election, nearly 6 million Ohioans cast a ballot shattering our state’s all-time record for voter turn-out.
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Opinion columns written by staff or submitted to Richland Source from the community.
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Portman: Biden promised bipartisanship, but rhetoric hasn’t been matched by action
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) penned an op-ed in The Washington Post Tuesday night. The op-ed can be viewed here, and excerpts are below. Our country seems more divided along partisan lines than at any time I can remember. That’s why I was pleased to hear President Biden encourage bipartisanship in his inaugural address. I […]
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Column: 2021 is going to be a bounce-back year in Richland County
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” — Socrates Some call the start of a New Year a new beginning. Blank pages. Fresh canvas.
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Portman: 2020 has been a most challenging year
I think we are all ready for 2020 to be over. It’s been a tough year. The health care and economic crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have changed so much of our lives, and too many Ohioans have lost their jobs, their businesses, or their loved ones to this disease.
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Editorial: We’re grateful for the 1,028 people & partners that carried our newsroom through 2020
Trauma has a way of crystallizing what’s important in life. Last week, one of my dearest friends was hospitalized for five days battling complications from the COVID-19 virus. I watched my 32-year-old friend transform; days spent teaching, woodworking and playing with his young son are now filled with canes, oxygen tanks and getting winded from […]
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Editorial: 2020 has been tough. We believe it’s worth remembering
I’ve been watching a lot of Grey’s Anatomy lately. It’s not for the medical drama or the relationship tangles that come with the 15-year-old show; trust me, I almost gave up when (spoiler alert) McDreamy dies in season 11. What keeps me coming back is the comfort and familiarity. Such is the blessing of Netflix.
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Portman: The path forward in the 2020 Election
EDITOR’S NOTE: This editorial by U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) was originally published on Oct. 23 at The Cincinnati Enquirer. I have supported the Trump campaign’s right to count every lawful vote, request state recounts, and pursue lawsuits regarding election fraud or other irregularities.
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Portman: Supporting Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) met with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Oct. 21 and praised her impressive background and exceptional qualifications. Portman released the following statement:
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Portman: Let’s use common-sense solutions to promote conservation
EDITOR’S NOTE: This op/ed from U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) was first made available to the Canton Repository on Oct. 4, 2020. In August, we had a historic victory on bipartisan legislation to preserve and protect some of the most beautiful places in America. For years, our national parks and other public lands have had […]
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Portman: Rural America needs broadband to survive
Over the last six months, the United States has seen various forms of lockdown as we have worked to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. These uncertain times have led many of us to make changes in the way we work, learn, and communicate. Many of these changes have been facilitated by the Internet, […]