“Throw out the rules of capitalism. They don’t work anymore.” That was the first idea tossed into a …
Economy
How can communities increase employment access & opportunities?
A growing body of research underscores that the vitality of a region’s economy depends in part on …
Shrinking the skills gap through workforce development
A few weeks ago, we discussed policies and strategies that support small businesses and help create …
Supporting Small Businesses
When thinking of economic vibrancy, one of the first things that may come to mind for many are jobs, …
Factors Associated with Economic Growth
Last week we explored three simple questions - where have we been? where are we now? and where …
What do vibrant states and communities look like?
There’s something refreshing about watching a diverse group of people come together on a difficult …
Exploring Employment Resources for People in Recovery
For many people leaving a rehabilitation program or finishing serving time for a drug-related crime, …
Drug Courts vs. Business-as-Usual: exploring the effectiveness of a new system
Ohio currently has a total of 124 drug courts. However, these courts are only in 42 out of the 88 …
Who is hopeless? Are journalists imposing hopelessness on people we don’t understand?
Reporter Ashley Bunton at the Washington Court House paper challenged me on a statement that the …
KSU sudent: Old enough to not vote
By Doug Oplinger I did a series of stories in 2000 called "Electing not to vote," in which people …
