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Bills introduced in Ohio aim to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion training and teaching on topics including race, gender identity, and climate. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Local Politics Thu Feb 22 2024 [Meddling politicians make schools civil rights battlegrounds | Opinion]( [Educators talked about the need for teaching history truthfully in a Feb. 15 program at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. From left: Princeton Middle School teachers Landon Zellars and Maren Springer, Cincinnati Children’s psychiatrist Dr. Ashley-Marie Berry, Honesty for Ohio Education advocate Lisa Vahey and Freedom Center education director Amy Bottomley.]( Bills introduced in Ohio aim to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion training and teaching on topics including race, gender identity, and climate. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [President Joe Biden delivers remarks on Bidenomics at CS Wind in Pueblo on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.]( [Middle class is hurting despite claims about Bidenomics | Opinion]( How are middle-class consumers making ends meet? They’re borrowing, despite increasing interest rates. [READ MORE]( [A man is comforted by another man as people inspect the damage to their homes following Israeli air strikes on Feb. 18, 2024, in Rafah, Gaza. Strikes have intensified as Israel reiterated its intent to press on with a ground offensive in Gaza's southern city of Rafah, where some 1.4 million internally displaced Palestinians are sheltering, whilst a growing number of countries express alarm over the operation.]( [Mayor, council missed the point of Gaza ceasefire resolution | Opinion]( Waging war is always more complicated than seeking peace. Why not give peace a chance? [READ MORE]( [Oct 11, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; A steady flow of voters makes their way in to vote during the first day of early voting for the November election.]( [You can now vote early for Ohio's March election: What you need to know]( Voters will decide on the presidential race as well as races for U.S. Senate, Congress, Ohio House, Ohio Senate, Ohio Supreme Court and local issues [READ MORE]( [Ohio Republican Senate candidates (from left) state Sen. Matt Dolan, Secretary of State Frank LaRose, and Bernie Moreno greet each other before a forum Monday, February 19, 2024, in Findlay, Ohio. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH]( [Abortion, immigration, economy out front in Ohio U.S. Senate primary]( Three Republicans will face off for the chance to take on Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown. Here's where they stand on abortion, immigration and more. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Advertisement [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](