Jim DeBrosse's Latest Articles
Government A-OK: Ohio’s system of checks and balances avoids many federal pitfalls
Citizens demand more efficiency from state government than federal, which leads to effective problem solving.
“Buckeye Democracy:” Ohioans can amend their constitution by going directly to voters
Ours is one of 26 states with some form of “initiative” process that allows citizens, not just politicians, to propose and change laws.
Civics Essential: How the 14th Amendment — and love — won gay couples the right to marry in America
Although marriage equality is the law of the land, there's still a long way to go since the groundbreaking Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges.
Civics Essential: Specialty courts provide treatment and services instead of jail time
Stephen Rangel was arrested 63 times before Stark County Judge Taryn Heath decided he was a good candidate for the new honor court for veterans and active duty service members. Four years later, Rangel is arrest free, drug free, and a volunteer mentor.
