Opinion: Defendants judged as individuals not like Castro
The Lorain County judge sentenced Ruben Martinez Castro to eight years after he failed to appear for sentencing on felony drug convictions. The piece argues defendants should not be penalized for Castro's actions and emphasizes each person before a court is unique.
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Demands to vote blue to curb fascism and defend democracy
Letters urge flipping House and Senate to Democratic control in 2018 to stop Trump and Putin aligned harm. Calls for voter registration across parties, defending Western democracies, and organizing volunteers with clipboards to ensure Ohioans have valid IDs.
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Social covenant torn by political rancor and protests
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues the social covenant has fractured under GOP tactics and public outrage. He cites restaurant boycotts and calls for political shaming as signs of national unraveling, noting declines in civility and trust across institutions and media.
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Stephen Colbert
Paul Ryan
California
Maxine Waters
Newt Gingrich
White House
Gingrich
Stormy Daniels
Kennedy Center
Obama
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