Blog Articles

By Dr. Vanessa Enoch

Gun violence is a tragedy in America, and a national embarrassment.

September 11, 2022

“A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”  At the time this was written, there was no national army, because people were afraid such an army would usurp the authority of the states. The objective of the second amendment was to allow the existence of militias, to ensure this did not happen. It had nothing to do with individual gun ownership for other purposes.

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Enoch Advocates for Veterans in Need

September 11, 2022

When Congressman Warren Davidson called war heroes who faithfully served our country, “moochers and pretenders”, Vanessa Enoch came to their aid. Her work opened the doors for all veterans who suffer from service-connected traumatic brain injuries and cancer from Camp Lejeune to access needed aid and attendance.

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That’s Racist!

January 6, 2024

If you live in Harrison, Ohio, or have visited there in the last few days, you may have seen what many find disturbing – and rightfully so. Alongside a sign…

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Why we must protect a woman's right to choose

Why we must protect a woman’s right to choose

June 24, 2022

Why we must protect a woman’s right to choose. I received this response to an email I sent out regarding the implications of overturning Roe v. Wade. Today, legislation went…

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Ending Asset Forfeiture is Not the Solution to Dealing with Racism

August 12, 2020

EDITORIAL BY DR. VANESSA ENOCH  On June 12, Warren Davidson wrote what appeared to be a moving piece on his experiences of riding in cars with black friends, while they…

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Enoch was one of the organizers for the Cincinnati Women’s March 2020

July 26, 2020

For two years in a row, millions of women across this country have organized to make a very definitive statement that we will no longer tolerate being ignored. Men in…

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A Resource for Participants in Our Democracy

August 17, 2018

You can find your representative and senators, and the legislation that affects you. As of this writing, the GovTrack website is tracking 12,030 bills, 537 legislators, and 564 votes this…

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Facebook Town Hall: Economic Development

July 24, 2018

“My fundamental belief system is that nobody who works fulltime in this country should have to be homeless or suffering and struggling to the extent that they can’t afford to…

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I Signed the Pro-Truth Pledge

July 22, 2018

I have taken the “Pro-Truth Pledge”! I have pledged my earnest efforts to share the truth, honor the truth, and encourage the truth. More detail can be found at the…

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Facebook Town Hall: About Me

July 20, 2018

“What it means, having a doctorate in public policy and social change, is that I understand policy.” Dr. Enoch introduces herself in a Facebook Live event.

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