http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 08 May 2026 04:12:31 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/08/morici-tariffs-most-burden-those-on-bottom-economic-rung/stories/20260508011 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/08/morici-tariffs-most-burden-those-on-bottom-economic-rung/stories/20260508011#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 10:37:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/08/morici-tariffs-most-burden-those-on-bottom-economic-rung/stories/20260508011 PRESIDENT TRUMP’S tariffs aren’t working as advertised. An employee works at a cash register in a grocery store in Schaumburg, Ill., Sept. 18, 2025. 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 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/08/editorial-goldfish-invasion-damages-ecosystem/stories/20260508009 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/08/editorial-goldfish-invasion-damages-ecosystem/stories/20260508009#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 10:33:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/08/editorial-goldfish-invasion-damages-ecosystem/stories/20260508009 If you enjoy eating perch or walleye from Lake Erie or think it’s important to protect the billion-dollar bonanza to Ohio from fishermen on the lake, heed recent University of Toledo research on the seemingly harmless goldfish in freshwater lakes. Fancy goldfish swim in tanks at The Fish Guys on Sylvania Avenue in west Toledo on May 4. The common goldfish, from which the fancy goldfish were bred, was found by University of Toledo researchers to be harmful to native fish when introduced into freshwater ecosystems. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/07/to-the-editor-comey-s-seashell-case-is-pure-folly/stories/20260505017 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/07/to-the-editor-comey-s-seashell-case-is-pure-folly/stories/20260505017#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 10:23:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/07/to-the-editor-comey-s-seashell-case-is-pure-folly/stories/20260505017 Caroline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, constantly praises President Trump for his openness and transparency. Given the weird, profane, insulting, and crazy things he openly says everyday (and night) some say Trump shows a lack of normal social filters, which is often a sign of dementia in the elderly. Former FBI Director James Comey testifies before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 8, 2017. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/07/editorial-cartoon-maumee-dearest-5-7/stories/20260507085 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/07/editorial-cartoon-maumee-dearest-5-7/stories/20260507085#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 11:13:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/07/editorial-cartoon-maumee-dearest-5-7/stories/20260507085 Click the image to view the full cartoon. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/07/editorial-pastoral-center-enhances-owe/stories/20260507024 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/07/editorial-pastoral-center-enhances-owe/stories/20260507024#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 10:30:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/07/editorial-pastoral-center-enhances-owe/stories/20260507024 The construction of a new headquarters for the Catholic Diocese of Toledo is noteworthy because it will be a beautiful new building in the Old West End, as significant as any new construction in that neighborhood in decades. Bishop Daniel Thomas, center, readies his hard hat before the Diocese of Toledo breaks ground for its new Pastoral Center across from Catholic centerpiece Rosary Cathedral on May 4 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/07/editorial-end-game-in-iran-emerging/stories/20260507017 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/07/editorial-end-game-in-iran-emerging/stories/20260507017#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 10:29:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/07/editorial-end-game-in-iran-emerging/stories/20260507017 The Trump Administration, ever shifting in its strategy and handling of its war in Iran, undertook a new strategy late Tuesday that was a change from the new strategy that was undertaken Monday. Motorbikes drive past a billboard with graphic showing the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the U.S. and Israel strikes on Feb. 28, with his framed fist amongst his supporters framed fists in downtown Tehran, Iran, on May 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/07/to-the-editor-supreme-court-s-decision-puts-voting-rights-burden-onto-states/stories/20260507025 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/07/to-the-editor-supreme-court-s-decision-puts-voting-rights-burden-onto-states/stories/20260507025#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 10:26:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/07/to-the-editor-supreme-court-s-decision-puts-voting-rights-burden-onto-states/stories/20260507025 The Voting Rights Act of 1965 came after the nation witnessed the brutal violence inflicted on peaceful marchers in Selma, Ala., as they demanded the right to vote. People vote May 5 at Stranahan Elementary School in Sylvania. White https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/07/lessenberry-arab-american-vote-enough-to-swing-michigan/stories/20260507016 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/07/lessenberry-arab-american-vote-enough-to-swing-michigan/stories/20260507016#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 10:21:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/07/lessenberry-arab-american-vote-enough-to-swing-michigan/stories/20260507016 DETROIT — Last week, I got back to Detroit a day later than planned when my flight from Austin was canceled. Men take part in a mid­day prayer at the Islamic In­sti­tute of Amer­ica mosque, fol­low­ing a ser­mon on the Iran war last month in Dear­born Heights, Mich. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/05/editorial-kings-speech-deserved-ovation/stories/20260506010 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/05/editorial-kings-speech-deserved-ovation/stories/20260506010#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/05/editorial-kings-speech-deserved-ovation/stories/20260506010 The visiting King of England, in the United States to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American freedom, performed the high service of reminding us of the national virtues worthy of celebration. Britain's King Charles III attends a parade and block party event on the final day of a state visit on April 30 in Front Royal, Va. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/04/guest-editorial-american-blockade-ramps-up-pressure-on-iran/stories/20260505014 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/04/guest-editorial-american-blockade-ramps-up-pressure-on-iran/stories/20260505014#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 03:09:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/04/guest-editorial-american-blockade-ramps-up-pressure-on-iran/stories/20260505014 Iran is again playing the four-corners stall game with its latest peace proposal — a sign that American leverage is paying off. President Donald Trump and the United States should continue to put maximum pressure on the regime to exacerbate the Iranian economy’s free-fall. Pro-government demonstrators chant slogans as one of them wears an Iranian flag with a portrait of the late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini during their gathering at Enqelab-e-Eslami, or Islamic Revolution, square in Tehran, Iran on May 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/04/editorial-not-profile-courage/stories/20260505006 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/04/editorial-not-profile-courage/stories/20260505006#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 03:07:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/04/editorial-not-profile-courage/stories/20260505006 The judicial canon of ethics prohibits nominees to the Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeal, and the U.S. District Courts from conveying their personal opinions on issues that could come before them in court. Supposedly, this protects the court system from judges whose impartiality is called into question by their association with certain opinions. United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio seal. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/03/editoiral-haitians-need-protection/stories/20260504010 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/03/editoiral-haitians-need-protection/stories/20260504010#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/03/editoiral-haitians-need-protection/stories/20260504010 The cruel move to expel 350,000 Haitians living and working in the United States, especially the 15,000 or so in Springfield, Ohio, under temporary protected status is based on demonstrable lies. It probably doesn’t matter. The sun rises over the city of Springfield, Ohio, on Sept. 16, 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/02/to-the-editor-ballot-initiative-axes-local-control/stories/20260502017 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/02/to-the-editor-ballot-initiative-axes-local-control/stories/20260502017#comments Sat, 02 May 2026 22:54:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/02/to-the-editor-ballot-initiative-axes-local-control/stories/20260502017 Some citizens have proposed eliminating property taxes through a statewide ballot initiative called “Ax Ohio Tax.” This should really be coined Ax the Facts. Lucas County Auditor Katie Moline hosts a new conference at One Government Center in Toledo on Jan. 15. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/02/div-class-libPageBodyLinebreak-Epic-Toledo-performance-div/stories/20260503056 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/02/div-class-libPageBodyLinebreak-Epic-Toledo-performance-div/stories/20260503056#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/02/div-class-libPageBodyLinebreak-Epic-Toledo-performance-div/stories/20260503056 In Toledo, a star is born. Vincent Mauri, of Warren, crosses the finish line as the first place men’s marathon finisher, during the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo on April 26. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/02/shribman-2-parties-many-factions/stories/20260503053 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/02/shribman-2-parties-many-factions/stories/20260503053#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/05/02/shribman-2-parties-many-factions/stories/20260503053 In 1860 and 1948, two election years when racial issues predominated, there were two Democratic parties, each with its own nominee: John C. Breckinridge and Stephen A. Douglas in the 19th century, and Harry Truman and Strom Thurmond in the 20th. In this June 16, 2021, file photo U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., listens as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/02/editorial-9th-district-decision/stories/20260503042 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/02/editorial-9th-district-decision/stories/20260503042#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/02/editorial-9th-district-decision/stories/20260503042 From a local voter’s point of view, the key race in Tuesday’s primary election is the five-way Republican contest to take on veteran U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D., Toledo) in November, and that’s a decision only Republicans get to make. U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, is interviewed Dec. 9, 2022, in Toledo.