The Ohio Angle

Bukele Built the Blueprint. Trump’s Running with It. I lived in El Salvador. Bukele promised safety, but what followed was something else entirely.

Bukele built the blueprint. Trump's running with it.

El Salvador's authoritarian model isn't just being admired - it's being imported. This week's Oval Office photo op made that painfully clear.

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What’s On Ohio’s Legislature This Week: April 14-18 Sneak Peek: Nothing.

Ohio lawmakers aren't meeting this week. Or next.

At a time when action couldn't matter more.

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Representative Spotlight: Bernie Moreno Exploring the personas, promises, policies, and contradictions behind those who represent us.

Representative Spotlight: Bernie Moreno

He campaigned as an immigrant outsider with business grit. In office, he's backing policies that would close the door behind him.

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No, Congressman. That Was a Town Hall. A response to Michael Rulli’s attempts to discredit his district’s town hall — from one of his constituents.

No, Congressman. That was a town hall.

A line-by-line response to Michael Rulli's op-ed — written by one of his own constituents.

Read the full response below, and follow for more Ohio updates.

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Everything’s About to Get More Expensive. Here’s Why. A 104% tax on Chinese imports means higher prices, strained small businesses, and new economic pressure for working Americans.

Everything's about to get more expensive.

Trump's new 104% tariff on Chinese goods will skyrocket prices across the U.S., making life harder for working Americans.

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Where Was Youngstown’s Representative? Tim Walz Took Questions Instead As Youngstown’s representative stayed silent, Tim Walz offered a model for reconnecting with working-class voters.

Ohio's own Rep. Michael Rulli was invited to attend a public town hall in his district. He declined, calling it a "pathetic event."

So Tim Walz showed up instead - and answered questions Rulli wouldn't.

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What’s On Ohio’s Legislature This Week: April 7-11, 2025 Your Weekly Legislative Preview from The Ohio Angle

What's On Ohio's Legislature This Week (April 7-11):

From school phone bans to budget hearings and AI regulation - here's what lawmakers are discussing.

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The Accidental Global Launch of The Ohio Angle A TikTok glitch sent my posts to Germany—and they’re rooting for us.

The accidental global launch of The Ohio Angle.

A VPN glitch sent my TikTok posts to Germany - and they're rooting for us.

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Ohio’s Resistance is Growing: From Hundreds to Thousands and Still Rising A Personal Reflection on Today's Protests

Three months ago, 150 of us marched. Today, it was thousands.

I went to the Hands Off protest in Cleveland, and something was different. This piece is a personal reflection on the energy, the crowd, and the shift I've felt growing across Ohio.

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Ohio’s May 6 Elections: Key Deadlines, Statewide Issues, and Local Stakes By Edward Mauch, Contributor

Ohio's May 6 elections are fast approaching.

The deadline to register is this Monday. Voters will decide on $2.5 billion in infrastructure funding, local levies, and key county races.

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Hands Off! Ohio Joins Nationwide Protests to Defend Public Services, Civil Rights, and Democracy By Edward Mauch, Contributor

Tomorrow, Ohio joins a sweeping nationwide protest.

From cuts to Social Security to attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, the Hands Off movement is responding to a dangerous power grab - and Ohio isn't sitting this one out.

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Ohio’s Budget Priorities: Tax Breaks for Corporations, Cuts for Kids and Libraries By Edward Mauch, Contributor

Ohio's latest budget proposal slashes over $100 million from public libraries.

Support for low-income families, child care, and parental resources are also on the line - while corporations keep getting tax breaks.

Budgets are moral documents, and this one is clear.

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Hi, I’m Ed - and in the video below, I talk about why I launched The Ohio Angle and why I believe Ohio is worth fighting for.

Appreciate everyone who’s followed along so far. It means a lot.

Trump's New Tariff Plan Kicked Off Last Night. What Will it Cost Ohio? By Edward Mauch, Contributor

Trump's new tariffs just kicked in - and working families across Ohio will feel the cost.

From groceries in Youngstown to small shops in Dayton, these price hikes aren't just numbers - they're political theater with a price tag too high.

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Wisconsin Just Rejected Billionaire Politics. Can Ohio Do the Same? By Edward Mauch, Contributor

Elon Musk tried to buy Wisconsin courts. He failed. Now that same billionaire-backed strategy is coming for Ohio.

We break down what happened in Wisconsin, how it's tied to Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign, and what's at stake in the fight ahead.

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Youngstown, OH Town Hall with Gov. Tim Walz · Ohio Democratic Party Congressman Michael Rulli has refused to listen to his constituents by holding a public meeting in OH-6. While Congressional Republicans make plans to cut Medicaid, education, and take healthcare acce...

Attention, Ohioans!

Governor Tim Walz is bringing his People’s Town Hall tour to Youngstown this Monday at 6 p.m.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue.

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What is Gerrymandering - and How It's Rigging Ohio's Elections By Edward Mauch, Contributor

Ohio's elections aren't broken - they've been rigged by design.

We break down gerrymandering, expose the system, and explain why your vote still matters.

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You Voted for Weed. They're Gutting It Anyway. By Edward Mauch, Contributor

Ohio voters legalized weed. Now lawmakers are trying to gut it.

Recreational cannabis passed with 57% support - but Senate Bill 56 rewrites key provisions behind closed doors. We break down what's in the bill, who's pushing it, and why it matters.

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Ohio's Senate Bill 1: Reshaping Higher Education and Curtailing Academic Freedom By Edward Mauch, Contributor

Ohio's higher ed system is under attack.

SB 1 bans DEI programs, restricts speech, and prohibits faculty strikes - all in the name of "neutrality."

Here's what's in the new law, and why it matters.

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Ohio's House Bill 8 Would Have Devastated Me as a Teen. I'm Worried About the Kids It Still Might. By Edward Mauch, Contributor

HB 8 is now law in Ohio. I wrote about what's in the bill - and why it would've devastated me as a teen. I'm worried about the kids it still might.

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Ohio's Senators Aren't Listening - And That's a Problem By Edward Mauch, Contributor

Ohio Senators Moreno & Husted are dodging the people they represent.

We break down the silence - and why it matters.

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Nearly 800 Gather in Lyndhurst as Tesla Protests Spark Statewide Action By Edward Mauch, Contributor

Ohio isn't sleeping. It's stirring.

Nearly 800 people showed up in Lyndhurst to protest Tesla's ties to right-wing extremism - part of a nationwide mobilization. We covered the protests and what they signal for Ohio's political future.

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Who's Running (and Who Might Be): A Look at Ohio's 2026 Gubernatorial Field By Edward Mauch, Contributor

Ohio's next governor will shape our state's future - and the field is already taking shape. We've broken down the confirmed and speculated candidates for 2026, from Acton to Ramaswamy.

Here's where things stand (and where they might be headed).

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