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Three of my sisters and lots of my friends are grandmothers. I find myself fascinated by the variety of names their grandchildren use to...

I have significant differences with Donald Trump’s political stances, but I want him to enjoy a successful presidency. It’s good for neither the country...

Question: I go grocery shopping once a month for my family and I tend to buy fresh fruits and vegetables in larger quantities. What...

For the last few years, I’ve been keeping a file of clippings about the erosion of transparency and candor in government. I’m sorry to...

Let’s shut down government shutdowns. They don’t work for anyone. Even the threat of government shutdowns hurts the economy, and when you look back...

When I read that John Hurt had died, I recognized him as the actor who appeared in Night Crossing, a film that I showed...

One of my most important jobs as your senator is listening to the Ohioans I represent. I’ve spent the past several weeks hosting roundtables...

Need a vacation? It’s getting to be that time of year again, with spring break upon us and summer just around the corner. It’s...

Homelessness is dangerous, especially for kids. They are more vulnerable to become victims of crime; they’re more vulnerable to disease, and they’re more likely...

Remember that rhyme we used to recite when we were kids: “Spring has sprung/the grass is riz/I wonder where the flowers is”? Nerve-grating grammar...