Six years after ranking fifth in the nation, Ohio’s public education system has fallen to 23rd. The annual Quality Counts report by Education Week includes indicators such as test scores, education finance, and graduation rates to determine a score out of 100. The best state in each category receives 100, and all other states are graded relative to that state. Ohio received a score of 74.9, a C.

The House passed an amendment on June 19 to require the National Security Agency (NSA) and other intelligence agencies to obtain a warrant prior to collecting the communications of American citizens. This is pretty basic stuff, and it’s not a partisan issue - the amendment passed with the support of 158 Democrats and 135 Republicans.

What's wrong with requesting a ride from Uber or Lyft? That's a question the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles needs to answer. On June 5, the VA DMV sent a cease and desist letter to both companies. These ride-sharing services provide a great and convenient alternative to taxi cabs. Whatever your reason for requesting an Uber or Lyft, it’s your right to engage in a voluntary service, isn't it?