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Advocacy Without Animosity: Restoring Civility to Public Institutions
In todays polarized landscape, can we still have constructive bipartisan dialogue, especially with a contentious election season underway? Are good-faith discussions across divides even possible in A
The Invisible Problem Everywhere: Confronting the Gender Data Gap
Central Ohios women face unique barriers compared to men in the creation and accumulation of their personal wealth. The cost of the disparity is enormous: the Federal Reserve estimated that closing g
Real News, Fake News, and How Journalism Can Save Democracy
The free press and democracy draw strength from each other. When one fails, or is deliberately targeted for destruction, the other is likely to also be a casualty. This weeks forum dives into the imp
Is Central Ohio Ready for Retirement?
Get ready for retirement, because its coming: while not everyone in Central Ohio is ready to clock out for the last time, the region will soon have more residents reaching the age of 65 than starting
Crafting the New Columbus Brand
Columbus, Ohio has been stacking up impressive accolades for some time. The city is home to some of the countrys top attractions, world-class sports, a great restaurant and bar scene, and a growing a
Ohio Mayors Address Challenges Together
More than 1.5 million Ohioans over 13% of the states population lives in the cities governed by our three July 24 forum panelists. We welcome the current mayors of Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleve
Ohio State University President Ted Carter
Walter Ted Carter Jr. was appointed as the 17th president of The Ohio State University by its Board of Trustees last August. He began his tenure at Ohio State on January 1 of this year. As president
Zone In: The Proposed Zoning Overhaul That Will Reshape Columbus
A proposed major overhaul of Columbus 70-year-old zoning code will bring big changes to Columbus. If passed, the new code will dramatically reshape parts of the city by unlocking current density and
Why Charitable Giving Matters
The state of charitable giving has a profound impact on hundreds of nonprofit organizations throughout Central Ohio, ranging from mighty arts, healthcare, and higher education institutions to local ci
Annual State of Nonprofits
Healthy nonprofit organizations are critical to any community. They address unmet needs, enrich our cultural life, and build social capital. With a panel of passionate leaders and advocates, we unpack