The early NFL MVP race is taking shape, and one contender stands above the rest

The Ohio Supreme Court race that could break an increasingly partisan court: Brent Larkin

The Ohio Supreme Court is a body that consistently lives down to its reputation. A 7-0 Republican rubber stamp would almost certainly force working-class Ohioans to accept injustices they surely don’t deserve, Brent Larkin writes in his column today.

Three cheers for Robert Kraft for rejecting a hateful rapper: Ted Diadiun

As a conservative, if I let the liberal bant of most performers stop me from going to concerts or watching movies, I’d have to content myself with Kid Rock concerts and old John Wayne movies. But I appreciate people like Bob Seger who give their fans what they came for: their music. And Robert Kraft, who drew a line in the sand that was a long time coming, writes Ted Diadiun in his column today.

Are ‘October surprises’ in store for Ohio frontrunners? Thomas Suddes

Despite claims that, politically speaking, Ohio is this, that and the other thing, Thomas Flinn’s classic formula remains a given: “Ohio is now and has long been a competitive two-party state in which the Republicans enjoy the advantage.” But this year, they don’t., writes Thomas Suddes in his column today.

Despite pursuit policy limits, Cleveland police have had nearly 200 high-speed chases this year

Cleveland Police Chief Dorothy Todd revealed officers initiated about 184 pursuits through Sept. 9 despite restrictive policies.

Political groups are paying Ohioans to influence friends and family. Research suggests it works

Paid relational organizing is gaining steam in Ohio as a way to motivate friends, family and acquaintances to take political action, though critics worry it risks eroding personal trust.