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The Rooster's April Mailbag

Answering burning questions about what makes a good mayor, city council campaign finances, and the best all-time bust ups.

19 hrs ago •

The power of the question

Kenn Dowell, one of HB-6's lesser-known personalities, scurried like a bug and hurled "yo mama" jokes when confronted with his role in the largest…

Apr 28 •

Rooster in Review: Music Man, call your office

The latest love interest of Rocky River's still-married Congressman is good for #content if nothing else.

Apr 25 •

High times on the Supreme Court

What are the odds our Republican-juiced Supreme Court will take the time to understand basic science about marijuana intoxication? Because it's not…

Apr 25 •

Cleveland leadership's silence on Gaza, explained

Parma Sean looks at how the Israeli lobby and Cuyahoga County's investment in Israel bonds co-opts the moral clarity of local politicos.

Apr 24 •

How Israel’s war on Gaza brought Cleveland politics to a standstill

Parma Sean returns to The Rooster for his first installment in an eye-opening look at how international warfare crippled Cuyahoga County politics.

Apr 23 •

The allure of the stooge

The toxic mix of Speaker Matt Huffman, term limits and gerrymandering spells bad news for Ohio. (Plus a chance to win a free book!)

Apr 21 •

The Usual Suspects

There's only a small list of powerful politicians that FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones would've been interested in allegedly bribing.

Apr 18 •

Bonfire of the vanities

The Franklin County Executive Committee meets tonight to potentially endorse a slew of candidates and issues.

Apr 17 •

The government we deserve

"The Dark Money Game" did its job without covering new ground.

Apr 16 •

Here comes the Appalachian Kid

One of the biggest wild cards in the 2026 election cycle entered the fray late Friday night.

Apr 14 •

Rooster in Review: The web we weave

Plus a Pickaway County man admits to fatally shooting a miniature pony named Cyclone in a dispute with his neighbor.

Apr 11 •

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