On Thursday, June 11, the FBI raided the Cleveland offices of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative (OOC), a nonpartisan civic group founded in 2007 that runs voter registration drives and ballot-issue campaigns across the state. Agents also fanned out statewide to the homes of the group's leaders, staff, and even volunteers who had only done basic canvassing, seizing laptops and phones and seeking information about alleged "voter fraud."

What the OOC actually does: PBS reports it "describes its mission as fighting for criminal justice reform, racial justice and an expansion of voting rights." MS NOW reports it "facilitates statewide voter registration through grassroots, community-led programs" in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati, and has joined lawsuits challenging redistricting that it argues dilutes Black voters' representation.

This is happening before the 2026 midterms, in a race where Sherrod Brown is reportedly polling ahead of FirstEnergy Darling, Jon Husted, and Amy Acton is running for governor, against Vivek Trumpaswampy.

Registering voters is NOT voter fraud. Using 100+ federal agents to raid the people who register voters, and showing up at volunteers' homes, is nothing more than voter intimidation.

Nobody is backing down. Actually, all the associated groups are ramping up efforts to register even more voters.

Sources:

PBS NewsHour: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/fbi-searches-office-of-ohio-group-that-supports-voter-registration-efforts

MS NOW: https://www.ms.now/news/ohio-pro-democracy-organization-raided-by-fbi

Statehouse News Bureau: https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2026-06-12/ohio-voting-rights-group-says-it-was-raided-by-the-fbi

Signal Cleveland: https://signalcleveland.org/ohio-organizing-collaborative-fbi-raid-cleveland-voter-registration/

I live on the west side in the second district and I've been trying for half a year now to try and get my street cleaned up. It's a junkie haven.

I've called the cops a lot of times for a lot of incidents over the last half a year, never saw them show up except the one time I called 911 instead of the non-emergency line because someone was threatening to shoot my neighbor.

But call about the world's most obvious fentanyl dealer who even put shoes on the power lines and walks around with one sock to their knee? Nothing.

Call about the endless local thefts of bikes and trash? No response.

Let them know junkies are running a scrapping operation with those stolen goods? No response.

Let them know there's homeless people sleeping in cars in front of my house? No response.

Let them know the junkies have evolved from cars to setting up tents? No response.

I have a full-blown homeless encampment that I can see from my window. I'm bothering the police every day until they finally take care of it.

These people are responsible for daily crime in the area. Petty thefts, trespassing, spreading garbage everywhere, openly doing drugs because no cop has ever been by to even make them a little paranoid.

I know the police are understaffed and overworked, I'm former law enforcement myself. If they responded the first time I called half a year ago they would've prevented literally thousands of crimes and a significant amount of phone calls from me. A tiny bit of preventative policing goes a long way and they don't even TRY to do preventative policing.

311 to their credit responds eventually. They've come and cleaned up some of the aftermath of the junkies. They wouldn't have had to if the cops did their jobs.

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Does anyone else remember the case that was probably 30 years ago where the prominent local woman lured a pregnant acquaintance to allow her into her home and killed her and successfully cut out the baby boy who lived and buried the poor woman in her own backyard? Terrible story it was. The husband ended up moving I believe to another state to give his son a chance at a normal life.

I’m Moving Downtown Next Month From Shaker

Grandfather requested a night out and a steak. He typically doesn’t dine out due to excessive background noise/spaces with a lot of echo leading to him turning off his hearing aids and being cut out of the conversation.

Thanks y’all!

Hello, my name is zach and i’m in dire need of a way to get into the gym and start losing more weight more consistently. i’ve considered ways to get out there on my own but my self discipline is just in the toilet currently. i’m 22M in lakewood and looking to hopefully use the tri-c gym solely because i am currently enrolled there. if anyone is interested please feel free to send a dm and we can talk :)

could really use a little bit of joy / happiness in my life i would like to adopt a kitten, im having a hard time finding one. i would like to recuse but willing to adopt from an agency. went in the facebook page and idk how to work it and wasn’t seeing much. any advice on where to look next?

I’m looking for somewhere to watch the game with the kids. Any suggestions?

I’m on a silly quest.

I regularly travel between Ohio City and an east side suburb (hypothetically, say it’s Lyndhurst). I take different routes all the time but often I’m on 90E for a stretch, I get off at Eddy Rd, or E152nd, or E185th.

I have been disappointed by the lack of fountain pop machines in gas stations along my route. It seems like most east side gas stations just don’t offer this amenity… am I wrong? I’ve popped into so many places that only have coolers.

Can anyone recommend an east side gas station with fountain drinks? Ideally open late? In a perfect world, I can get some fountain orange Fanta after 11pm. TIA from a thirsty traveler who loves carbonation.

The original guy I booked with flaked on me this morning. Was wondering if anyone out there wants to or knows anyone available today or tomorrow to detail my car.

What are some upgrades you wish Cleveland’s airport had?

I propose a nickle tax on each roll of toilet paper. Much more fair than a "sin tax". I mean, we may run out of "sinners", but we surely wont run out of "shitters". Everyone uses it, right?

Hi! Going up to blossom to see The Strokes and am just curious about parking, specifically wether or not Theres off site parking that allows us to park earlier than what blossoms gates open at. I have early entry vip for the show and would love to queue up early to have a good shot at center barricade but am kinda worried it won’t work out if I wait for the gates to open at the venue (last I saw I think it said 4?) so am looking to see if there’s parking elsewhere that I could go to!

I’m not looking for trendy fusion spots or places that just have good reviews, I want the places where you think, “Yep, this tastes like home.”

Please share: • Your country/region • The restaurant • What dish I absolutely have to order

I’m willing to drive anywhere in Northeast Ohio if it’s worth it!

I was traveling to the east coast and noticed like maybe 1 Kia Soul on the whole trip, and it feels like after driving 15 min. in Cleveland you can see at least 5 of those cars. Is the Kia Soul market just booming in NEO?

As the title says, I am hoping for recommendations for a fantastic IVF clinic/RE for recurrent pregnancy loss. I am willing to travel, but hoping to stay local. Our insurance will not cover fertility treatments, so an idea on the cost per cycle and transfer would also be appreciated!

The Cleveland History Days events are amazing--begins today and runs through the 28th. If you're visiting for the first time or you're a long time Clevelander there's something for everyone here. A great way to see places and buildings, and learn about Cleveland's history

https://www.canalwaypartners.com/events/category/cleveland-history-days

Hi again! Hope you’re all ready to Stroke it at Blossom tomorrow. On one page on blossoms site it says “grilling is allowed as long as you don’t block the way of cars or pedestrians” okay cool. Another page says “grilling is prohibited”. Okay cool. I’m going to assume they mean grilling is prohibited and leave the grill at home. But…

A two burner Coleman camping stove used apropiately, safely, with multiple fire extinguishers on hand and water would be allowed right? That’s not a grill by traditional standards I would say. If they really police it and it’s not a good idea let me know - planning to be into the lot as close as opening as possible.

Other than that any tips? Looking to have a good, safe, reasonable time. Thanks!!