Posts by MOVCAC
Mansplaining, Government Style
American Policy CenterBy Lynne M TaylorOctober 23, 2025 What’s “mansplainin’”?! Merriam-Webster defines it as a man saying something to a woman in a condescending way1. For our context of this article, manspailin’ is to treat someone like they have no knowledge of the topic, nor could they grasp it anyway. From what I experienced during an…
Read MoreMarietta OH City Council declares emergency over Class II injection wells
Farm and DairyBy Liz Partsch October 22, 2025 SALEM, Ohio — An emergency is taking form underneath the rolling hills of Washington County, Ohio, according to the Marietta City Council, related to the prevalence of injection wells near the city’s aquifer. This emergency was the focus of three resolutions passed by the council on Oct. 2, all…
Read MoreArmy Corps Expediting Permits for Fossil Fuel Projects in OH, WV
Marcellus DrillingOctober 21, 2025 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has proposed new permitting processes in West Virginia and Ohio that would allow certain fossil fuel projects to be built through wetlands and streams without a public comment opportunity. The proposals would allow mines, natural gas pipelines, hydropower dams, and other energy infrastructure projects in…
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