Equitable Human Solutions

06/11/2026

breaking heat waves +4

A sprawling coast-to-coast heat wave is gripping much of the United States, bringing record-breaking temperatures and humidity Brace for 'record-breaking heat' in a coast-to-coast heat wave. With over 150 million people affected High heat will soon affect 150 million people. See where it will be ..., conditions are expected to remain intense.

To track your exact local forecast and see if severe heat watches are active in your specific Ohio neighborhood, consult the National Weather Service.

Essential Heat Safety

Hydrate: Drink plenty of water before you feel thirsty, avoiding alcohol and excess caffeine Extreme Heat | US EPA.

Seek Relief: If you do not have air conditioning, visit public, air-conditioned spaces like shopping malls or libraries Get ready for a big warm-up: Record-breaking temps could crack 90 ....

Check on Others: Extreme heat is especially dangerous for the elderly, young children, and pets Get ready for a big warm-up: Record-breaking temps could crack 90 .... Never leave them in a parked vehicle for even a few minutes Get ready for a big warm-up: Record-breaking temps could crack 90 ....

Managing Energy Costs

Running air conditioning constantly causes significant spikes in your monthly power bills. You can manage these costs locally by utilizing the American Electric Power (AEP) Ohio website or the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for energy assistance programs. Consider setting thermostats a few degrees higher, running ceiling fans counterclockwise, and avoiding heat-producing appliances during the hottest parts of the day Brace for 'record-breaking heat' in a coast-to-coast heat wave.

If you are dealing with a power outage or need to find a public cooling center in the Columbus area, locate emergency resources are bleak due to government cuts.

Solar and batteries will save you thousands of dollars in energy costs, and protect against outages.

Contact Solar is Your Edge to learn more how to mitigate rising costs.

05/28/2026

"It ain't about the left verses right, republican verses democrat; it's always been about the top verses bottom."

05/12/2026

Reflecting on racism..

212 likes, 9 comments. "White Republican ADMITS He Got It Wrong — Now He's Speaking Out "

04/15/2026

https://www.npr.org/2017/08/20/544861933/how-one-man-convinced-200-ku-klux-klan-members-to-give-up-their-robes

One by one, Daryl Davis has befriended K*K members over the past 30 years. The more they got to know the African-American musician, the more they realized the Klan was not for them.

03/30/2026

People Move Us

01/11/2026

Income disparity shows blue states generally have higher median incomes, driven by large metro economies, while red states often have lower incomes but also higher income inequality, with some red states receiving more in federal aid relative to taxes paid compared to some blue states, though exceptions and nuances exist, like high-income red states (Utah, Alaska) and lower-income blue states (New Mexico).
Blue States (Generally Higher Income)
Higher Median Income: Average blue states had significantly higher median household incomes (around $87,000 in 2023) than red states (around $69,000).
Economic Drivers: Strong metro areas, high demand, and concentration in service/tech sectors contribute to higher earnings but also higher costs of living.
Federal Funding: Often contribute more in federal taxes than they receive back, acting as net contributors, with higher federal contract dollars.
Red States (Generally Lower Income & Higher Inequality)
Lower Median Income: Tend to have lower average incomes, with some states like Mississippi and Louisiana well below the national average.
Economic Drivers: Economies often tied to agriculture, manufacturing, and natural resources.
Income Inequality: Can exhibit worse income inequality despite lower overall incomes, with a wider gap between high and low earners.
Nuances & Exceptions
High-Income Red States: Utah and Alaska have median incomes higher than the national average.
Lower-Income Blue States: New Mexico is a blue state with a lower median income.
Federal Dependence: Some analyses suggest red states rely more heavily on federal funding (like Medicaid) relative to their tax contributions, while blue states are net contributors, notes this YouTube video and this Congress.gov document.
In essence, blue states often have higher average incomes but face higher living costs, while red states tend to have lower incomes, greater inequality, and a different relationship with federal funding.

U.S. Congress legislation, Congressional Record debates, Members of Congress, legislative process educational resources presented by the Library of Congress

12/24/2025

Suing for your right to own your power!

A coalition of renewable energy stakeholders have sued the Internal Revenue Service and the Dept. of the Treasury for changes to tax credits that the

12/04/2025

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11/01/2025

The more we know..

Republicans are about to supercharge the gap between worker and CEO pay.The 2017 tax cuts enriched Wall Street and CEOs, who spent billions on stock buybacks...

08/15/2025

Corporate country vs. Service country

Corporations typically do not see humans in their employ. They see numbers.

Some of our representatives in government are public servants who see humans in their care, and budget numbers.

Others in government are politicians who, like corporations, only see numbers.

Consider that the current governing body of our country is a corporation. Contemplate that eventually this will be an empirical reality.