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Frank Lewis, Director of the Editors’ Bureau

Author Archives: Frank W. Lewis

Associate Editor and Director of the Editors’ Bureau (he/him)
Important stories are hiding everywhere, and my favorite part of journalism has always been the collaboration, working with colleagues to find the patterns in the information we’re constantly gathering. I don’t care whose name appears in the byline; the work is its own reward. As Batman said to Commissioner Gordon in “The Dark Knight,” “I’m whatever Gotham needs me to be.”

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State lawmakers may start weeding out parts of new recreational marijuana law

Frank Lewis, Director of the Editors’ Bureau by Frank W. Lewis November 30, 2023December 3, 2023
A portrait of Garrett Morgan and the diagram of his traffic signal from his patent application.
Posted inNews

Cleveland inventor Garrett Morgan and his most famous innovation to be celebrated this weekend

Frank Lewis, Director of the Editors’ Bureau by Frank W. Lewis November 15, 2023November 16, 2023
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Here’s what you should know about recreational marijuana in Ohio

Frank Lewis, Director of the Editors’ BureauStephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Frank W. Lewis and Stephanie Casanova November 14, 2023November 29, 2023
Drawn image of three marijuana plants in pots. Issue 2 passed legalizing recreational marijuana in Ohio for people age 21 and older.
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Questions about recreational marijuana? We’ve got answers

Stephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice ReporterFrank Lewis, Director of the Editors’ Bureau by Stephanie Casanova and Frank W. Lewis November 10, 2023November 29, 2023
A yard sign that reads “This time vote Yes on Issue 1!”
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Issue 1 vote means abortion access is now protected in the Ohio constitution. What happens next? 

Frank Lewis, Director of the Editors’ BureauCandice Wilder, Health Reporter by Frank W. Lewis and Candice Wilder November 9, 2023August 20, 2024
A map showing the path of totality that will cross Northeast Ohio during the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
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Council OKs plunging Cleveland into darkness in April 2024

Frank Lewis, Director of the Editors’ Bureau by Frank W. Lewis October 10, 2023October 12, 2023
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FAQ: Issue 1, the proposed constitutional amendment that would ensure reproductive rights in Ohio

Frank Lewis, Director of the Editors’ Bureau by Frank W. Lewis October 9, 2023October 19, 2024
The word "Vote" spelled out across the windows of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
Posted inElections

The Issue 1 ‘ballot summary’ controversy explained

Frank Lewis, Director of the Editors’ Bureau by Frank W. Lewis October 9, 2023October 19, 2024
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Posted inGovernment

Deadline for voter registration fast approaching

Frank Lewis, Director of the Editors’ Bureau by Frank W. Lewis September 27, 2023October 3, 2023
Greater Cleveland Congregations staff and volunteers pose for a photo while canvassing.
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“Hope at the door”: Greater Cleveland Congregations combines old-school canvassing with data analysis to reach “depressed” voters

Frank Lewis, Director of the Editors’ Bureau by Frank W. Lewis September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

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