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Trump reversed policies supporting electric vehicles affecting the road to clean electricity, too
(THE CONVERSATION) When Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, it was the largest climate bill in U.S. history, with major incentives for electric vehicle production and adoption. In its wake, investment in the U.S. electric vehicle industry accelerated. But in 2025, President Donald Trump's so-called One Big Beautiful ... (full story)
Why journalists are reluctant to call Trump an authoritarian – and why that matters for democracy
(THE CONVERSATION) In an authoritarian state, the leader engages in unconstitutional or undemocratic practices for the purpose of consolidating power.
Key components of authoritarianism include rejecting democratic rules; denying the legitimacy of opponents; tolerating or encouraging political violence; and curtailing the civil ... (full story)
MCBA President Scott Kamenitsa discusses his goals
It’s been just over two months since attorney Scott Kamenitsa started his term as president of the Mahoning County Bar Association.
Since then, he’s been reviewing membership numbers and discussing ideas as to how to ensure the long-term success of the organization.
“We have been successful in getting more ... (full story)
The Conversation: The surprising recovery of once-rare birds
(THE CONVERSATION) When I started bird-watching as a teenager, a few years after the first Earth Day in 1970, several species that once thrived in my region were nowhere to be found.
Some, like the passenger pigeon, were extinct. Others had retreated to more remote, wild areas of North America. In many cases, humans had destroye ... (full story)
Bail reforms across the US have shown that releasing people pretrial doesn't harm public safety
(THE CONVERSATION) President Donald Trump recently signed two executive orders targeting "cashless bail," the policies that permit the release of people arrested for crimes pending trial without requiring them to pay money.
One executive order directs arrestees in Washington, D.C. to be "held in Federal custody to ... (full story)