http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:04:10 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/14/editorial-partisan-hypocrisy/stories/20261112040 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/14/editorial-partisan-hypocrisy/stories/20261112040#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2026 04:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/14/editorial-partisan-hypocrisy/stories/20261112040 The attempted impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth triggers reflections on the 2024 impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas, President Joe Biden’s Secretary of Homeland Security. Comparing the two cases exposes partisans on both sides as deeply hypocritical. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends an event to mark Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. on Nov. 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/14/to-editor-what-we-do-now/stories/20261116014 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/14/to-editor-what-we-do-now/stories/20261116014#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2026 04:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/14/to-editor-what-we-do-now/stories/20261116014 Republicans lost Nov. 3. Some are calling it an “extinction-level event” for the GOP. I am vice chair of the Ottawa County Republican Party. We owe the voters the truth. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to mark Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. on Nov. 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/14/editorial-nvidia-national-security-threat/stories/20261115043 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/14/editorial-nvidia-national-security-threat/stories/20261115043#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2026 04:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/14/editorial-nvidia-national-security-threat/stories/20261115043 President Trump’s oft-stated assessment — “whoever wins AI, wins” — captures the existential nature of America’s competition with China for technology supremacy. A person walks up the stairs outside Nvidia HQ in Santa Clara, Calif., on Nov. 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/14/editorial-air-monitors-welcome/stories/20261115040 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/14/editorial-air-monitors-welcome/stories/20261115040#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2026 04:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/14/editorial-air-monitors-welcome/stories/20261115040 Information is power. The My Community Air monitor installed inside Perrysburg's Rivercrest Park, 13761 Eckel Junction Rd. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/11/14/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-11-15-26/stories/20261114092 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/11/14/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-11-15-26/stories/20261114092#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2026 04:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/11/14/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-11-15-26/stories/20261114092 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/11/14/calmes-28-campaign-most-interesting-one-decades/stories/20261115054 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/11/14/calmes-28-campaign-most-interesting-one-decades/stories/20261115054#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2026 04:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/11/14/calmes-28-campaign-most-interesting-one-decades/stories/20261115054 It’s a longstanding truism of modern American politics: The next presidential race begins as soon as midterm elections end. That nonstop politicking has been an annoyance for many voters but also for political reporters like myself. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to mark Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. on Nov. 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/14/to-editor-ban-chinese-ev-imports-from-us/stories/20261115045 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/14/to-editor-ban-chinese-ev-imports-from-us/stories/20261115045#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2026 04:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/14/to-editor-ban-chinese-ev-imports-from-us/stories/20261115045 For six years I represented a corner of northwest Ohio where a good job very often means a job in the auto business. So when I look across the Atlantic at what’s happening to the European auto industry I don’t see some distant trade story. I see a warning for Ohio. Models stand next to a latest EV car from Chinese automaker BYD showcased at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, on April 25. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/11/14/shribman-jay-rockefeller-aimed-fit-with-west-virginia/stories/20261115044 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/11/14/shribman-jay-rockefeller-aimed-fit-with-west-virginia/stories/20261115044#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2026 04:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/11/14/shribman-jay-rockefeller-aimed-fit-with-west-virginia/stories/20261115044 EMMONS, W.Va. — He was a gangly, strapping youth, fired with idealism and ambition, hampered by a last name that was a synonym both for great wealth and grand theft. His breeding showed; he noticed an antique table here or a crocheted bedspread there. But his instincts showed too; he was drawn to poverty and the challenge of defeating it. Sen. Jay Rocke­fel­ler, right, leads a Senate del­e­ga­tion to meet with the fam­i­lies of the Sago Mine min­ers where 12 died in 2006 in Buck­han­non, W.Va. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/11/14/walton-linking-self-worth-to-solving-wordle/stories/20261115038 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/11/14/walton-linking-self-worth-to-solving-wordle/stories/20261115038#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2026 04:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/11/14/walton-linking-self-worth-to-solving-wordle/stories/20261115038 Millions of Americans challenge themselves every day by playing word puzzles and word games. You can find them in almost any daily newspaper. The Blade offers Sudoku. Jumble. Wishing Well. But some other mind-benders can only be found online because the player must interact with a computer or cell phone. Take Wordle. Please. A Wordle game is seen on a mobile phone, Friday, July 15, 2022, in Boston. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/13/shutting-down-flock-lazy-short-sighted/stories/20261113016 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/13/shutting-down-flock-lazy-short-sighted/stories/20261113016#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:16:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/13/shutting-down-flock-lazy-short-sighted/stories/20261113016 The desire of some city council members to cancel the Flock service in and around Toledo is voting against the benefits of the system. A Flock Safety camera sits at the corner of West Central Avenue and Auburn Avenue in Toledo on Aug. 20 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/13/editorial-new-housing-needed/stories/20261114003 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/13/editorial-new-housing-needed/stories/20261114003#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2026 04:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/13/editorial-new-housing-needed/stories/20261114003 As in other cases where new housing is proposed for a previously vacant parcel, the residents of the Beverly neighborhood in South Toledo are concerned. On ladders, Pastor Paul Myers, of St. Lucas Lutheran Church, left, and Roy Büchler, Jewish Community Relations Council director, work on the home during the Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity’s Faith Build on Latonia Boulevard in Toledo on June 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/12/editorial-kaptur-right-on-disclosure/stories/20261113010 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/12/editorial-kaptur-right-on-disclosure/stories/20261113010#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/12/editorial-kaptur-right-on-disclosure/stories/20261113010 Record political spending in the hotly contested 2026 Ohio elections came largely from out-of-state sources. Moreover, most of those funds originated from undisclosed donors. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur speaks during The Lucas County Democratic Party Election Night watch party at Riverside BBQ in Toledo on Nov. 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/12/to-the-editor-all-money-went-to-oil-companies/stories/20261112017 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/12/to-the-editor-all-money-went-to-oil-companies/stories/20261112017#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:51:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/12/to-the-editor-all-money-went-to-oil-companies/stories/20261112017 It never ceases to amaze me how people are seemingly confused by the truth. To all those who have made excuses for the drubbing the Republicans just took, including the vice president, I offer the following simple facts: Gas prices are displayed on a sign outside of Marathon along Laskey Road in Toledo Sept. 28. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/12/editorial-cuts-will-be-coming-in-oregon-after-vote/stories/20261112023 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/12/editorial-cuts-will-be-coming-in-oregon-after-vote/stories/20261112023#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:48:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/12/editorial-cuts-will-be-coming-in-oregon-after-vote/stories/20261112023 It will not be a merry Christmas for Oregon city employees, as significant job cuts are now the only way to plug a multimillion-dollar budget deficit following voters’ rejection of a billion-dollar data center project. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/12/editorial-seek-peaceful-relations/stories/20261112016 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/12/editorial-seek-peaceful-relations/stories/20261112016#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:45:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/12/editorial-seek-peaceful-relations/stories/20261112016 The unrestrained rioting in France offers a sobering lesson to the United States. Riot police detain protesters during a demonstration for higher wages and in support of the high school protest movement, in Lyon, France, on Nov. 5. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/11/12/lessenberry-a-party-and-candidate-destroyed/stories/20261112013 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/11/12/lessenberry-a-party-and-candidate-destroyed/stories/20261112013#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:41:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/11/12/lessenberry-a-party-and-candidate-destroyed/stories/20261112013 HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich. — There’s no doubt that in many, maybe most ways, last week’s elections were the worst for Michigan Republicans in history. “After this year’s election, the party has virtually nothing,” Bill Ballenger, the dean of Michigan pundits wrote. Rep. Haley Stevens. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/11/12/editorial-cartoon-maumee-dearest-11-12/stories/20261112090 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/11/12/editorial-cartoon-maumee-dearest-11-12/stories/20261112090#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:35:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/11/12/editorial-cartoon-maumee-dearest-11-12/stories/20261112090 Click the image above to view the full cartoon. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/11/editorial-ai-week-needs-advocacy-agenda/stories/20261111011 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/11/editorial-ai-week-needs-advocacy-agenda/stories/20261111011#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:38:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/11/editorial-ai-week-needs-advocacy-agenda/stories/20261111011 Great Lakes AI Week is intended to make sure Greater Toledo is not AI weak. Sign inside BGSU's auditorium from the inaugural Great Lakes AI Week in November, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/11/to-the-editor-city-leaders-lost-public-confidence/stories/20261110007 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/11/to-the-editor-city-leaders-lost-public-confidence/stories/20261110007#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:36:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/11/to-the-editor-city-leaders-lost-public-confidence/stories/20261110007 In the aftermath of Toledo voters’ rejection of Issue 16, city officials seem determined to interpret the result as an unwillingness to support police, fire, and other essential public safety services. Perhaps they should consider another explanation: Voters simply didn’t trust city hall with another $25 million a year. One Government Center. Baun https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/10/to-the-editor-accountability-is-mandate-for-democrats/stories/20261110003 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/10/to-the-editor-accountability-is-mandate-for-democrats/stories/20261110003#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:31:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/10/to-the-editor-accountability-is-mandate-for-democrats/stories/20261110003 Democrats won the House and the Senate last Tuesday. Before they do anything else, they will choose their leaders. House Democrats vote Nov. 18 and 19. U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur and Sherrod Brown, Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, clap during a campaign meet and greet event at the Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters in Rossford on Oct. 17.