http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:24:43 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/10/guest-editorial-states-run-elections/stories/20260411013 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/10/guest-editorial-states-run-elections/stories/20260411013#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/10/guest-editorial-states-run-elections/stories/20260411013 Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is correct to join 23 other states in challenging President Trump’s executive order that instructs the U.S. Postal Service to regulate mail-in voting across the 50 states. The states have the Constitution on their side. Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania, speaks during the National Action Network (NAN) Convention in New York on April 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/10/to-editor-supportive-housing-effective-cost-efficient/stories/20260411006 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/10/to-editor-supportive-housing-effective-cost-efficient/stories/20260411006#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/10/to-editor-supportive-housing-effective-cost-efficient/stories/20260411006 On any given night in Toledo, men and women sleep in shelters, on couches, in cars, or in places never meant for human habitation. In our downtown corridors, along the riverfront, and in neighborhoods across Lucas County, the reality of housing instability is visible and urgent. A shelter can offer safety for a night. But housing with supportive services offers something far more powerful: a home. Tom Kroma. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/10/to-editor-wanted-leaders-assume-roles/stories/20260413009 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/10/to-editor-wanted-leaders-assume-roles/stories/20260413009#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/10/to-editor-wanted-leaders-assume-roles/stories/20260413009 Declining and aging population base. School systems and local governments struggling both financially and producing results. Declining university enrollments. Water quality challenges. Alternative energy shortsightedness. Deteriorating infrastructure. Controversy over data center developments. AI uncertainties. Children’s health-care coordination. Lack of political competition and polarizing singular viewpoints. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/10/editorial-trump-abuses-war-power/stories/20260408024 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/10/editorial-trump-abuses-war-power/stories/20260408024#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:33:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/10/editorial-trump-abuses-war-power/stories/20260408024 President Trump gave most of the world and much of the nation a good scare with his threat to annihilate Iran. A hastily brokered Pakistani cease-fire plan was accepted, and the Trump deadline passed without attack. President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on April 6 in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/04/10/morici-iran-war-has-reached-crisis-point-for-u-s-economy/stories/20260409014 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/04/10/morici-iran-war-has-reached-crisis-point-for-u-s-economy/stories/20260409014#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:28:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/04/10/morici-iran-war-has-reached-crisis-point-for-u-s-economy/stories/20260409014 THE WAR with Iran has reached a crisis point for the U.S. economy, and President Trump must act decisively to save it. A government supporter chants slogans during a gathering after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire with the United States and Israel in Tehran, Iran April 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/10/editorial-actons-platform-scrutinized/stories/20260410005 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/10/editorial-actons-platform-scrutinized/stories/20260410005#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/10/editorial-actons-platform-scrutinized/stories/20260410005 Democrat Amy Acton’s campaign has restored Ohio Republicans’ fiscal conservatism. Dr. Amy Acton, a Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, speaks during a roundtable at UAW Local 14 in Toledo on April 9. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/09/editorial-data-center-ballot-issue-huge-for-ohio/stories/20260409009 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/09/editorial-data-center-ballot-issue-huge-for-ohio/stories/20260409009#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:48:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/09/editorial-data-center-ballot-issue-huge-for-ohio/stories/20260409009 The loudly vocal and highly visible opponents of data center developments around the state have secured approval from the Ohio Ballot Board for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution banning data centers here. A Meta data center under construction in Middleton Township is shown on Dec. 9, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/09/editorial-stop-accepting-terrorist-immigrants/stories/20260409005 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/09/editorial-stop-accepting-terrorist-immigrants/stories/20260409005#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:43:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/09/editorial-stop-accepting-terrorist-immigrants/stories/20260409005 The fact that a Michigan man would attack a Jewish school with the goal of killing as many children as possible tells us something about the enemy America faces. Police tape hangs outside the Temple Israel synagogue March 13 in West Bloomfield Township, Mich. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/09/to-the-editor-toledo-needs-accountability-instead-of-just-empty-slogans/stories/20260409028 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/09/to-the-editor-toledo-needs-accountability-instead-of-just-empty-slogans/stories/20260409028#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:39:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/09/to-the-editor-toledo-needs-accountability-instead-of-just-empty-slogans/stories/20260409028 “Progress and opportunity” were defining themes of last year’s State of the City address. Gulls swarm in front of the downtown Toledo skyline. Orange https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/09/to-the-editor-empathy-now-to-recapture-america/stories/20260409012 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/09/to-the-editor-empathy-now-to-recapture-america/stories/20260409012#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:36:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/09/to-the-editor-empathy-now-to-recapture-america/stories/20260409012 I truly believe as a country we need to find our way back to empathy. Cole https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/04/09/lessenberry-lessons-from-the-civil-war-for-today-s-civil-war/stories/20260409011 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/04/09/lessenberry-lessons-from-the-civil-war-for-today-s-civil-war/stories/20260409011#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:34:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/04/09/lessenberry-lessons-from-the-civil-war-for-today-s-civil-war/stories/20260409011 DETROIT — There’s been a lot of rhetoric in recent months, some of it inflammatory, about the possibility of a new civil war. The liberal website Common Dreams ran a headline this winter, “Trump is rage baiting the U.S. into a Second Civil War.” https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/04/09/editorial-cartoon-maumee-dearest-4-9/stories/20260409091 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/04/09/editorial-cartoon-maumee-dearest-4-9/stories/20260409091#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:28:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/04/09/editorial-cartoon-maumee-dearest-4-9/stories/20260409091 Click the image to view the full cartoon. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/09/to-the-editor-war-rhetoric-breaks-expected-standards/stories/20260407006 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/09/to-the-editor-war-rhetoric-breaks-expected-standards/stories/20260407006#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:26:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/09/to-the-editor-war-rhetoric-breaks-expected-standards/stories/20260407006 President Trump known for hyperbole has surpassed his prior performances by stating he would wipe out the entire Iranian civilization. President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, April 6 in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/04/08/hussain-is-iran-war-going-to-be-another-iraqi-quagmire/stories/20260408009 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/04/08/hussain-is-iran-war-going-to-be-another-iraqi-quagmire/stories/20260408009#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:47:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/04/08/hussain-is-iran-war-going-to-be-another-iraqi-quagmire/stories/20260408009 DURING THE current Iran war, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has used language full of religious symbolism. It was either to rally the troops or he believes it is a war against evil. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, left, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine walk to depart on Marine One with President Donald Trump from the South Lawn of the White House March 18 in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/08/to-the-editor-throwaway-line-that-meant-more-we-do-not-go-to-war-for-electricity/stories/20260407004 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/08/to-the-editor-throwaway-line-that-meant-more-we-do-not-go-to-war-for-electricity/stories/20260407004#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:43:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/08/to-the-editor-throwaway-line-that-meant-more-we-do-not-go-to-war-for-electricity/stories/20260407004 As the union president of UAW Local 14 I have had a front row seat to the electric vehicle debate. Local 14 members have made transmissions in Toledo for over 90 years. The transition to EVs was not taken lightly. When making decisions to shift technology for our members our leadership weighed the pros and cons. The pros, most importantly, were not being left behind with a dying product while other facilities build the bridge to the future of the auto industry. The cons are that it takes fewer workers to manufacture EVs. Where I saw value was to pressure the administration to make better trade deals and incentivize work that would take place in our country. This would increase the amount of manufacturing done in the United States. A car is plugged into an electric-vehicle charger in downtown Toledo. Totty https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/08/editorial-survey-guides-board/stories/20260408004 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/08/editorial-survey-guides-board/stories/20260408004#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:40:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/08/editorial-survey-guides-board/stories/20260408004 The Toledo Board of Education was wise to seek public input before launching a potentially destructive overhaul of public education in Toledo. Toledo Pub­lic Schools’ Jim Gault, chief of ed­ucational de­velop­ment, expects the board to get the ad­ministra­tion’s recom­mendations by April 15. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/06/editorial-lcready-for-growth/stories/20260407003 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/06/editorial-lcready-for-growth/stories/20260407003#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/06/editorial-lcready-for-growth/stories/20260407003 Not a moment too soon in light of continuing population decline, detailed by The Blade Editorial Board on Wednesday, Lucas County has significantly improved its process to speed job generating economic development projects. Lucas County Economic Development Corporation's board meets on April 1 at One Government Center in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/06/to-editor-time-toledo-bet-big-ut-athletics/stories/20260407005 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/06/to-editor-time-toledo-bet-big-ut-athletics/stories/20260407005#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/06/to-editor-time-toledo-bet-big-ut-athletics/stories/20260407005 It’s March, 2027. The previous year’s MAC Freshman of the Year, Leroy Blyden, Jr., laces up for the Toledo Rockets’ first NCAA Tournament game in 47 years. UT upsets their highly seeded opponent. The Rockets get hot, knock off a higher seed, and suddenly every bracket show in America is asking: Is Toledo this year’s Cinderella? A ball goes through the hoop during men's basketball practice at the University of Toledo on Feb. 16, 2018. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/05/editorial-amend-project-labor-agreement/stories/20260403003 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/05/editorial-amend-project-labor-agreement/stories/20260403003#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/05/editorial-amend-project-labor-agreement/stories/20260403003 Multiple problems for addressing Toledo’s (lack of) growth challenges emerged at a recent transportation summit covered by The Blade’s David Patch. A project map outline at an Arlington Avenue Construction Open House at Bowsher High School in Toledo on March 31. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/04/to-editor-us-really-not-energy-independent/stories/20260405060 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/04/to-editor-us-really-not-energy-independent/stories/20260405060#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/04/to-editor-us-really-not-energy-independent/stories/20260405060 In his speech to the nation Wednesday night, Donald Trump claimed the United States was energy independent and that we didn’t need foreign/​Middle East oil. Why, then, have U.S. gas prices gone up a dollar per ​gallon since he started bombing Iran? A car drives behind the gasoline price board at a Valero gas station in San Francisco, April 4.