January 11, 2021 Happy New Year to You, The events of the past week are some of the most concerning in my life. What happened at the Capital Building was terrible. Even more concerning to me is the erosion of our Free Speech Rights by Big Tech–and their clear sign of their monopolistic power. Apple, … [Read more…]
EmpowerU new Social Media Accounts effective immediately 11-19-20. Please join us on these Social Media accounts if you can. The best way to keep track of our events is always to go to our website www.empoweruohio.org. We have recently changed these Social Media accounts due to #Censorship at Facebook and twitter. We encourage you to … [Read more…]
Two things that got away from me this semester that I didn’t have a chance to talk to you about. The First is Critical Race Theory and how it is starting in Hamilton County. Read about Hamilton County’s new resolution that calls for Racism to Be a Public Health Care Crisis–click here to read the … [Read more…]
Ruth Hartman was among the first women in the military, serving in the US Navy WAVES during World War ll. Stationed at the Norfolk Naval Air Station, she repaired planes damaged in combat. Born on Christmas Day, 1921, Ruth (nee Zimmer) was a lifelong resident of Reading, Ohio, and the embodiment of the Greatest Generation: … [Read more…]
Tim Burgess recently joined us for a class on Fear and how to take it and use it to you advantage. Tim has invited anyone who wants to learn more about Fear and get more information about the Think and Grow Rich Philosophy to join him on Thursday nights at 9:00 PM for a FREE … [Read more…]
By Dan Regenold, Managing Board Member EmpowerU, as in previous years, is sponsoring a debate for the candidates running for Hamilton County Commission on October 15, 2020. Click Here to Register to Attend the debate. Three of the five candidates running for Commissioner have accepted our invitation. Those candidates participating in the debate will be … [Read more…]
By Joe Platt During this ‘virus’ economic downturn, Rep. Bill Seitz, Councilmember Jeff Pastor and Auditor Dusty Rhodes are still proponents of Issue 7, increasing the Hamilton County sales tax by nearly a full percentage point. Part of the pitch for Issue 7 is to provide money for road repair. That’s 25% true since only … [Read more…]
Five Things that Need to be Done to Issue 7 Before You Vote For It The Ohio State Legislature has put Hamilton County voters at a disadvantage by allowing SORTA to put a levy request for $3.25 billion dollars directly on the ballot without any outside or Citizen review. I’m supportive of an improved County … [Read more…]
Educate, Inform, Engage: With Appreciation Seventeen semesters ago EmpowerUOhio.org held its first class. EmpowerUOhio.org owes its existence to the sacrifice and commitment of literally thousands of volunteers, sponsors and individuals who have both presented and have attended classes. By the effort of our supporters, hundreds of topics have received the attention they deserve. … [Read more…]
In my opinion and in the opinion of many others who are knowledgeable on this issue (the late Phyllis Schlafly especially fought against this) a COS puts our precious Constitution into the hands of unknown and UN-ELECTED delegates. The often made comments made by the COS organization is that the “states are in control.” If … [Read more…]
Net Neutrality Last Night EmpowerU Met to discuss the Library Levy and also Net Neutrality. The Net Neutrality class was a chance to look at the pros and cons of net neutrality and determine what the group thought about the issue. EmpowerU clearly says “No” to Net Neutrality with over 75% of the group voting … [Read more…]
Last night (March 15) EmpowerU watched the Movie Appalachian Dawn. The film discusses the town of Manchester, Kentucky in Clay County and lists the level of corruption and drug use in the area which is unparralled to none. Appalachian Dawn brings up the subject of Faith Injecting itself in Society and the movie paints a … [Read more…]