Reflections: Media and national politics
The media has always played a role in American politics, but the industry has reinvented itself repeatedly over the decades.
Presidential Election
Voters in and around Oxford cast votes for Trump, Harris and local candidates
Nearly 60% of registered voters in Butler County cast their ballots by 2:30 on Election Day. In and around Oxford, the anxiety around the presidential election is top of mind.
Miami University survey finds Trump up by three points in final days of election
A recent survey of more than 850 registered voters in Ohio found Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris by three points in the state. In the senate race, incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown maintained a narrow lead over Republican challenger Bernie Moreno.
Reflections: Transitions
The peaceful transition of power is a core part of American democracy, columnist and board member Allan Winkler writes.
Young Voters: Energized … and disillusioned
Oxford is a college town, and many students may be first-time voters. Columnist Richard Campbell writes that young voters make up one of the hardest demographics for candidates to reach.
Reflections: Debates
Columnist and Oxford Free Press board member Allan Winkler writes that presidential debates have had a mixed impact since the 1960s.