Ted Diadiun

The world is full of seemingly unsolvable problems. These two -- Social Security solvency and raising the funds for Cleveland stadium and arena repairs -- are easily solved. All it would take is political will and the courage to enact the obvious, straightforward solutions, writes Ted Diadiun in his column today.

When I read about the cynical, weak and unappreciative reaction to the signature opportunities our brave forebears created for us here, I can’t help thinking of a quote from the post-apocalyptic novel, “Those Who Remain”: “Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. Weak men create hard times.” I wonder where we are today on that continuum, writes Ted Diadiun in his column today.

Many conservatives hold their noses and swallow hard, accepting Donald Trump’s unhinged and erratic behavior because they agree with many of his decisions and policies. Count me as one. In the wake of the Graham Platner embarrassment, Democrats have forfeited any claim to feel superior, writes Ted Diadiun in his column today.

The unhappy fact that there is so much opposition to teaching the "Success Sequence" in Ohio -- as required by a new state law -- is proof enough that our children need to at least hear about this in a thoughtful and positive way. The new law is a good first step to make sure that happens, writes Ted Diadiun today.

When I was in high school, our gym teachers prescribed a couple weeks of learning soccer. Then we’d play a game. With all of us football players out there smashing into each other, almost every game ended in a fight. So when I saw the frustrated, losing Argentinians brawling with the Spanish players after the final World Cup game was over, Yeah, I thought. So we were doing it right all along, writes Ted Diadiun in his column today.

Rand Paul’s Senate committee would much better serve us if it focuses on efforts to effectively combat the next pandemic, rather than vindictively trying to punish Anthony Fauci, the 85-year-old man who led the fight against the last one, writes Ted Diadiun today.

Columnist Ted Diadiun recalls playing with future MLB star Thurman Munson in college on the Kent State University baseball team, and afterward. Munson died 47 years ago last Sunday in a plane crash.

Last Sunday, our Editorial Board Roundtable confronted the possibility that Gov. Mike DeWine will commute the death sentences of the 113 inmates on Ohio’s

You didn’t have to be a country music fan to love Dolly Parton. Her joy, enthusiasm, talent, kindness, and love made her simply beloved, columnist Ted Diadiun writes

Traditional wisdom is that after Labor Day voters start to pay closer attention to upcoming elections. Columnist Ted Diadiun asks why both sides seem to be doing their best to lose?