http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 14 May 2026 04:18:13 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/14/editorial-putin-s-end-in-sight/stories/20260516004 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/14/editorial-putin-s-end-in-sight/stories/20260516004#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 10:39:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/14/editorial-putin-s-end-in-sight/stories/20260516004 Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent pronouncement that the war against Ukraine could end soon has no credibility but still must mean something, aside from begging an obvious observation: Since Putin initiated the war and is the one who keeps it going, the war cannot end unless Putin decrees it or is removed from office. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the awarding ceremony for the Order "For Valiant Labor" to employees of the Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology, part of the Roscosmos state space corporation, in Moscow on May 13. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/14/to-the-editor-u-s-shows-restraint-against-iran/stories/20260514019 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/14/to-the-editor-u-s-shows-restraint-against-iran/stories/20260514019#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 10:26:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/14/to-the-editor-u-s-shows-restraint-against-iran/stories/20260514019 After reading and listening to some of the mainstream media and liberal Democrats, I am really confused as to their loyalties and who they want to win the current campaign against Iran. President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House April 6 in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/14/editorial-oregon-s-new-administrator/stories/20260514018 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/14/editorial-oregon-s-new-administrator/stories/20260514018#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 10:40:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/14/editorial-oregon-s-new-administrator/stories/20260514018 The city of Oregon was wise to select a new city administrator with extensive economic development experience since the biggest project in city history is stalled by indecision. But if Oregon City Council made that selection to shut down the Oregon Economic Development Foundation, they are fools. Brodin Walters https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/14/lessenberry-mich-constitution-revision-trust-the-people/stories/20260514032 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/14/lessenberry-mich-constitution-revision-trust-the-people/stories/20260514032#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 10:38:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/14/lessenberry-mich-constitution-revision-trust-the-people/stories/20260514032 DETROIT — Regardless of whatever else happens, there’s one proposal certain to be on the Michigan ballot this November. Voters will be asked if they want to call a convention to write a new state constitution. Virtually the entire establishment is against the idea. In this Oct. 27, 2016 photo, Ron Bieber, president of the Michigan AFL-CIO, speaks during the launch of the "Big Rig" accountability tour outside the Capitol building in Lansing, Mich. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/14/editorial-cartoon-maumee-dearest-5-14/stories/20260514098 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/14/editorial-cartoon-maumee-dearest-5-14/stories/20260514098#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 10:23:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/14/editorial-cartoon-maumee-dearest-5-14/stories/20260514098 Click the image to view the full cartoon. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/12/to-editor-president-s-nonsense-endearing-base/stories/20260512043 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/12/to-editor-president-s-nonsense-endearing-base/stories/20260512043#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 02:45:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/12/to-editor-president-s-nonsense-endearing-base/stories/20260512043 It is ironic on this 250th anniversary of American independence from the British Empire that after President Trump declares an American “victory” over Iran he is reportedly envisioning American “conquests” of other countries. He has already mentioned seeking a U.S. takeover of Cuba. Trump had a similar idea regarding Canada, which was very offended by such a proposal and vigorously opposed it. President Donald Trump gestures from the stairs of Air Force One as he boards upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on May 12, for a trip to China to meet President Xi Jinping. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/12/editorial-good-sign-failing-ballot-issues/stories/20260513007 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/12/editorial-good-sign-failing-ballot-issues/stories/20260513007#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 02:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/12/editorial-good-sign-failing-ballot-issues/stories/20260513007 As skeptical as we have been here at The Blade Editorial Board about proposed ballot amendments to ban the property tax and to ban data centers, we were encouraged to learn that both are considered unlikely to get on the November ballot. A data center owned by Amazon Web Services, front right, is under construction next to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Berwick, Pa., Jan. 14, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/11/guest-editorial-good-bye-pittsburgh/stories/20260512002 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/11/guest-editorial-good-bye-pittsburgh/stories/20260512002#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 02:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/11/guest-editorial-good-bye-pittsburgh/stories/20260512002 This is the final editorial from the Post-Gazette (Pa.) Editorial Board. As a nonprofit organization, the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, which has purchased the Post-Gazette’s assets from Block Communications Inc., does not support or oppose public policies or candidates for public office. The Pittsburgh Post Gazette sits in a newspaper rack in Pittsburgh on May 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/11/to-the-editor-naloxone-available-wood-co/stories/20260512040 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/11/to-the-editor-naloxone-available-wood-co/stories/20260512040#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 02:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/11/to-the-editor-naloxone-available-wood-co/stories/20260512040 Regarding the article by Vincent Lucarelli April 30, “Maumee gets first NaloxBox to expand overdose response access,” we in Wood County applaud the efforts and success of Jessica Pacynski in getting more assistance for those dealing with the effects of an overdose. We also thank Maumee’s First Presbyterian Church for being a leader in accepting the responsibility for the new NaloxBox. I write to clarify that the “desert” referenced by Ms. Pacynski, which exists south of the Ohio Turnpike, ends at the Maumee River. Wood County Prosecutor Paul A. Dobson speaks on Jan. 12, 2024, at the Wood County Courthouse in Bowling Green. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/11/editorial-toledo-innovation-works-serves-need/stories/20260512005 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/11/editorial-toledo-innovation-works-serves-need/stories/20260512005#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 02:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/11/editorial-toledo-innovation-works-serves-need/stories/20260512005 Successful Toledo innovation needs to be recognized and celebrated if only to encourage more game-changing ideas to take root. Junior Achievement 5th Year Program founder Jim Pollock leads students through a practice graduation ceremony at the Glass City Center on May 6 in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/11/editorial-yost-s-job-jump/stories/20260511013 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/11/editorial-yost-s-job-jump/stories/20260511013#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 10:22:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/11/editorial-yost-s-job-jump/stories/20260511013 Departing Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost had 2,484,753 good reasons not to leave his post early, no matter the significance of the legal siren song that has drawn him to the Alliance Defending Freedom. Ohio attorney general Dave Yost speaks during a rally in Middletown, Ohio, July 22, 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/11/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-5-11/stories/20260511057 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/11/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-5-11/stories/20260511057#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 10:21:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/11/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-5-11/stories/20260511057 Click the image to see the full cartoon. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/09/calmes-judicial-nominees-fact-challenged-unfit/stories/20260510059 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/09/calmes-judicial-nominees-fact-challenged-unfit/stories/20260510059#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/09/calmes-judicial-nominees-fact-challenged-unfit/stories/20260510059 Who won the 2020 election? Members of the Supreme Court sit for a new group portrait following the addition of Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, at the Supreme Court building in Washington on Oct. 7, 2022. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/09/editorial-competitive-elections-return/stories/20260510055 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/09/editorial-competitive-elections-return/stories/20260510055#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/09/editorial-competitive-elections-return/stories/20260510055 It’s been a while since Ohio has seen competitive statewide races. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton speaks at a primary election night campaign event after winning the party's nomination for governor in Columbus on May 5. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/09/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-5-10-26/stories/20260509100 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/09/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-5-10-26/stories/20260509100#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/09/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-5-10-26/stories/20260509100 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/09/to-editor-voters-believe-that-change-possible/stories/20260511009 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/09/to-editor-voters-believe-that-change-possible/stories/20260511009#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/09/to-editor-voters-believe-that-change-possible/stories/20260511009 Lucas County voters showed up for the May, 2026 primary and they are ready for change in Ohio! Nearly 20 percent of eligible voters cast ballots, a meaningful increase from the May, 2022 primary, which saw less than 15 percent turnout. We are a community that is engaged, energized, and ready to be heard. Schuyler Beckwith, Lucas County Democratic Party chair, speaks during "Hands Off! TOLEDO Fights Back" protest against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk in East Toledo on April 5, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/09/shribman-barney-franks-deafening-whisper/stories/20260510060 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/09/shribman-barney-franks-deafening-whisper/stories/20260510060#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/09/shribman-barney-franks-deafening-whisper/stories/20260510060 BOSTON — As he lies dying, the man who once snarled from the floor of the House of Representatives — whose rhetorical rockets’ red blare mercilessly exposed the logical flaws in the arguments of his overmatched opponents, whose piercing, pitiless wit stung his rivals, whose caustic asides roiled his political caucus — can barely muster a whisper. Former Rep. Barney Frank (D., Mass.) speaks after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. signed the H.R. 8404, Respect For Marriage Act in Washington in 2022. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/09/to-editor-save-our-farmland-data-centers/stories/20260510052 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/09/to-editor-save-our-farmland-data-centers/stories/20260510052#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/09/to-editor-save-our-farmland-data-centers/stories/20260510052 Lucas County is known as a prime agricultural area. This region has been recognized over the years to be at the top in production of corn and soybeans. Let’s not give up our top food producing land to a data center. That would be self-harming and foolish. Fans that are part of a cooling system are seen on the roof of a data center on April 27 in Hillsboro, Ore. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/09/editorial-trans-still-potent-issue-election/stories/20260508010 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/09/editorial-trans-still-potent-issue-election/stories/20260508010#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/09/editorial-trans-still-potent-issue-election/stories/20260508010 The filing of a lawsuit last week by the Trump Administration’s Education Department indicates that the issue of transgender rights will still be a political factor in November and two years from now in the next presidential contest. Briley Lechner, 16, listens during a news conference on Dec. 8, 2025, in front of the Monroe County Courthouse in Monroe, Michigan. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/08/to-the-editor-toledo-area-workers-must-know-what-rail-merger-means-for-jobs/stories/20260506009 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/08/to-the-editor-toledo-area-workers-must-know-what-rail-merger-means-for-jobs/stories/20260506009#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 10:40:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/08/to-the-editor-toledo-area-workers-must-know-what-rail-merger-means-for-jobs/stories/20260506009 Railroads facilitate employment for millions of Americans, including thousands of Ohioans who serve as the backbone of our agriculture, construction, and manufacturing industries. From corporate employees working in dispatching and logistics to yard workers and maintenance crews, those employed directly by our railroads work tirelessly to advance our economy, moving more than a billion tons of freight annually to national and international markets. As a 30-plus year railroader and lifetime resident of northwest Ohio, I feel obligated to express my concerns. A Norfolk Southern freight train passes through Homestead, Pa., March 12, 2025. Weaver