New Candidate Watch episode: I sat down with Lucas County auditor Katie Moline during a re-election fundraiser this week. What sets Katie apart from past county #auditors is she’s a CPA, bringing real technical financial expertise to the job. Experience matters. loriking.substack.com/p/katie-moli...

As we thaw from a frigid January, #political season is heating up. There’s a lot on the horizon — events, conversations and opportunities. Here is what's happening within our Democratic Party in the #419. @repmarcykaptur.bsky.social loriking.substack.com/p/february-2...

Podcast drop! The Lucas County #Stonewall #Democrats is back! I spoke w/ its chair and treasurer about being #LGBTQ+ in today’s political climate, accountability inside our own party, and what’s at stake if we stop paying attention. Listen now. ⬇️ loriking.substack.com/p/out-proud-...

I sat down w/ Ohio Rep. Allison Russo before the Westshore #Democrats meeting on Jan. 19. She talks about #voter integrity & trust, SB-293, #gerrymandering, being a #pro-voter chief #elections officer, and #reproductive #freedom thru a constitutional amendment. loriking.substack.com/p/allison-ru...

There is no lack of content during this evil administration. This time it's the murder of Minneapolis resident #ReneeGood, and the response/statements by #KristiNoem and #JDVance. If you haven't done a deep dive into some of the details, you will find it here: loriking.substack.com/p/renee-good...

Women #political #podcasters united on this episode. Thanks @unitedshestands.bsky.social for joining me as we chatted about J6, our future governor, @amyactonoh.bsky.social , 2 Ohio amendments on equal rights and marriage equality on the Nov. ballot, and more! open.substack.com/pub/loriking...

Podcast Drop: This episode on @equalityohio.bsky.social is dedicated to my #LGBTQ+ community who continue to endure discrimination at the hands of the Trump administration and Ohio's trifecta Republican government. Happy 20th anniversary, Equality Ohio! loriking.substack.com/p/equality-o...

The political season is heating up as we get closer to the May 5 #primaries. So, for the next 5 months, I'll cover state and local #Democratic #candidates to help you make informed voting choices. Subscribe! loriking.substack.com

New Post: Tonight I'm having spaghetti! Typically I wouldn't announce what I'm having for dinner but it's at the Spaghetti Dinner event for the South Toledo Lucas County #Democrats at the Walbridge Park Shelter House & I'll be there to record a podcast > loriking.substack.com/p/this-week-...

A cruise along the #Mediterranean coastline in Southern Europe last week inspired this post on the Walls of War. I took a shallow dive into defensive border walls in the world and learned a few things about fortifications back in the 4th & 5th BC. #war #trump loriking.substack.com/p/the-walls-...

My take on Charlie Kirk's #assassination; his controversial political rhetoric; gun violence; and freedom of speech ... with consequences. #charliekirk #gunviolence #politicalspeech loriking.substack.com/p/the-hate-w...

Trump’s despicable ideas date back to before he met Epstein, in the controversial world of 1980s NYC. Jonathan Mahler joins the LP Podcast tomorrow to expose his past and shine a light on his origin story. Catch it on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLincolnProject

ICYMI - #Labor Day came and went, but the power of #unions always lives on. To hear voices of #union leaders and supporters (including the union representing #Libbey Glass #employees currently on #strike) who marched in the parade, listen to this podcast here > loriking.substack.com/p/labor-day-...

Podcast drop! My Definitely ... a King podcast is up! I sat at my makeshift podcast booth for 4 hours & spoke to 12 activists, concerned citizens & city leaders at the #Resistance & Resilience Fair this weekend. #toledo #localpolitics #resist #savedemocracy loriking.substack.com/p/1st-resist...

“As of tonight, there is no White House briefing even scheduled. None. And there is not a single complaint…” @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com explains the double standard that the Washington press corps has applied to Biden and Trump, entirely to Trump's benefit. WATCH: youtu.be/JEMGGGK7Mfk?...