I had the honor and the privilege of speaking at today’s Cincinnati “No Kings” Rally. These are my comments: No kings rally – remarks (03-28-2026) Good afternoon, sisters and brothers, My name is Brian Griffin. I am the executive secretary of the Cincinnati AFL-CIO Central Labor Council. And I have the awesome and distinguished honorContinue reading “NO KINGS!”
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Winter Leaves Today
The winter is leaving today,taking the fallen leaves away,and in its wakethe softened earthbegins to breathe… again. The daffodils push through,The birds return their song,and sunlight lingersjust a little longeron hands that have been coldfor far too long. And in the setting sunI see it…the end of that long, cold day,as shadows stretch,then slip,then quietlyContinue reading “Winter Leaves Today”
Labor Day Is Not a Holiday. It’s a Battle Cry.
Last year, 5,283 American workers were killed on the job. They died in fields and factories, in construction zones and warehouses, on highways and hospital floors. When you add work-related illnesses—cancers, respiratory diseases, long-term exposures—the toll soars to over 140,000 lives lost. That’s more than the population of a mid-sized American city, wiped out inContinue reading “Labor Day Is Not a Holiday. It’s a Battle Cry.”
Wake Up! This Is Not Normal, or Acceptable!
Imagine if President Barack Obama had governed the way our current president governs today. Picture him dismantling the federal workforce by executive order, stripping away civil service protections without a vote of Congress. Imagine him directing the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute his political enemies, or attempting to fire members of the FederalContinue reading “Wake Up! This Is Not Normal, or Acceptable!”
Medicaid Cuts Put Thousands of Hamilton County Residents at Risk of Losing Healthcare
The recent moves to impose new Medicaid work requirements and funding restrictions are raising serious concerns across Ohio, and nowhere more urgently than in Hamilton County. Estimates suggest tens of thousands of residents here could lose their healthcare coverage if the cuts move forward, adding to the strain on families, local health providers, and alreadyContinue reading “Medicaid Cuts Put Thousands of Hamilton County Residents at Risk of Losing Healthcare”
Fixing What Wasn’t Broken
The 47 Administration claims it’s rescuing the economy from Biden’s failures, but the numbers tell a different story. You’ve probably heard it by now, over and over again: “We’re fixing Biden’s mess.” That’s the constant refrain from the 47 Administration as it seeks to frame the current president’s policies as a needed course correction afterContinue reading “Fixing What Wasn’t Broken”
Labor Day is More Significant Now Than Ever: A Call to Action for All Working People
Labor Day has long been a time to honor the contributions and achievements of American workers. But today, it’s more than just a holiday—it’s a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggles facing millions of us in the workforce. As we reflect on the challenges and opportunities of our time, it’s clear that Labor Day isContinue reading “Labor Day is More Significant Now Than Ever: A Call to Action for All Working People”
Uh, What?
So, let me see if I have this correct… My persistent public urging for the overthrow of this republic – a representative democracy – is covered by my first amendment rights, unless it actually falls, whereupon it was likely seditious, but there are no longer any Democratic institutions or laws to hold me accountable. SeemsContinue reading “Uh, What?”
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” – African proverb
As 2021 comes to an end, I’m very excited to welcome yet another new year. You’d think, having done this some 60-plus times before, it would begin to look a little same-same. Thankfully, with each new year we all get a chance to start fresh… the beginning of new promises, resolutions, and life decisions. ItContinue reading ““If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” – African proverb”
Are you the bud or the thorn?
When “She Who Must Be Obeyed” and I first “took to housekeeping,” as it was said where I come from, our first home was a small brick ranch. You know it. You may have lived in one yourself. But, even if you have not, you have certainly been in one. Just in case, let meContinue reading “Are you the bud or the thorn?”
Why Eye Write 