Covering Democratic activism in the 419 and beyond | Host > Lori Kinghttps://bsky.app/profile/definitelyaking.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/definitelyaking.bsky.social/post/3mkkxkpred22uPodcast drop! I'm highlighting all nine Lucas County #Democratic clubs & this is my seventh of nine. This episode features the Lucas and Wood County Young Democrats clubs and I interviewed their presidents. YOUNG GETS IT DONE! https://loriking.substack.com/p/lucas-county-young-dems #democrats #youngdemocrats28 Apr 2026 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:5oqstlkiniscmejio5de5bf5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkxkpred22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/definitelyaking.bsky.social/post/3mjpjlzew5s2aIt’s a common complaint that during election season #politicians overlook, underestimate #rural #America on the campaign trail. Not this time - @davidpepperoh.bsky.social, @repmarcykaptur.bsky.social & #Ohio secretary of state candidates showed up. Listen here: https://loriking.substack.com/p/blue-dots-in-red-counties17 Apr 2026 18:12 +0000at://did:plc:5oqstlkiniscmejio5de5bf5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpjlzew5s2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/definitelyaking.bsky.social/post/3miqqic3gms2rThe April Newsletter is posted! Topics: #Voter registration deadline & Ohio early voting information; Trump's shenanigans; we rise to #94 in rising News in Substack. Let's keep that going! Check out the Definitely a King podcast supporting #Democrats in the 419: https://loriking.substack.com/p/april-newsletter05 Apr 2026 12:23 +0000at://did:plc:5oqstlkiniscmejio5de5bf5/app.bsky.feed.post/3miqqic3gms2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/definitelyaking.bsky.social/post/3mi5wguxask2rThousands swarmed #Toledo today for the No Kings Rally. One of more than 3,300 worldwide allies, we joined millions of other pissed off people protesting the #authoritarian drift of the #Trump presidency. In #America we have no kings. #nokings (Video by Lori King, and I'm definitely a King) #nokings29 Mar 2026 00:49 +0000at://did:plc:5oqstlkiniscmejio5de5bf5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi5wguxask2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/definitelyaking.bsky.social/post/3mgukdrsdlc2wThis podcast is dedicated to all of the #feminists who fight for women's rights. Featured is Democratic Feminist Alliance president Debbie Schwartz, who talks about the club's history and why its #matriarchy mission is so vital. #ERA #democrats https://loriking.substack.com/p/democratic-feminist-alliance12 Mar 2026 13:53 +0000at://did:plc:5oqstlkiniscmejio5de5bf5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgukdrsdlc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/definitelyaking.bsky.social/post/3mfeo6xj2rk25New Candidate Watch episode: I sat down with Lucas County auditor Katie Moline during a re-election fundraiser this week. What sets Katie apart from past county #auditors is she’s a CPA, bringing real technical financial expertise to the job. Experience matters. https://loriking.substack.com/p/katie-moline-lucas-county-auditor21 Feb 2026 12:54 +0000at://did:plc:5oqstlkiniscmejio5de5bf5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfeo6xj2rk25https://bsky.app/profile/definitelyaking.bsky.social/post/3merlos45522kAs we thaw from a frigid January, #political season is heating up. There’s a lot on the horizon — events, conversations and opportunities. Here is what's happening within our Democratic Party in the #419. @repmarcykaptur.bsky.social https://loriking.substack.com/p/february-2026-newsletter13 Feb 2026 22:49 +0000at://did:plc:5oqstlkiniscmejio5de5bf5/app.bsky.feed.post/3merlos45522khttps://bsky.app/profile/definitelyaking.bsky.social/post/3mdptlc7pss2vPodcast drop! The Lucas County #Stonewall #Democrats is back! I spoke w/ its chair and treasurer about being #LGBTQ+ in today’s political climate, accountability inside our own party, and what’s at stake if we stop paying attention. Listen now. ⬇️ https://loriking.substack.com/p/out-proud-and-active31 Jan 2026 12:39 +0000at://did:plc:5oqstlkiniscmejio5de5bf5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdptlc7pss2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/definitelyaking.bsky.social/post/3md3mr7mp4c2eI sat down w/ Ohio Rep. Allison Russo before the Westshore #Democrats meeting on Jan. 19. She talks about #voter integrity & trust, SB-293, #gerrymandering, being a #pro-voter chief #elections officer, and #reproductive #freedom thru a constitutional amendment. https://loriking.substack.com/p/allison-russo-ohios-next-sec-of-state23 Jan 2026 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:5oqstlkiniscmejio5de5bf5/app.bsky.feed.post/3md3mr7mp4c2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/definitelyaking.bsky.social/post/3mc3kupcb222uThere is no lack of content during this evil administration. This time it's the murder of Minneapolis resident #ReneeGood, and the response/statements by #KristiNoem and #JDVance. If you haven't done a deep dive into some of the details, you will find it here: https://loriking.substack.com/p/renee-good-remember-her-name10 Jan 2026 17:45 +0000at://did:plc:5oqstlkiniscmejio5de5bf5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc3kupcb222uhttps://bsky.app/profile/definitelyaking.bsky.social/post/3mbvwlvo7mc22Women #political #podcasters united on this episode. Thanks @unitedshestands.bsky.social for joining me as we chatted about J6, our future governor, @amyactonoh.bsky.social , 2 Ohio amendments on equal rights and marriage equality on the Nov. ballot, and more! https://open.substack.com/pub/loriking/p/united-she-stands?r=63tujk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web08 Jan 2026 11:59 +0000at://did:plc:5oqstlkiniscmejio5de5bf5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbvwlvo7mc22https://bsky.app/profile/definitelyaking.bsky.social/post/3m7zy4jjjzk2aPodcast Drop: This episode on @equalityohio.bsky.social is dedicated to my #LGBTQ+ community who continue to endure discrimination at the hands of the Trump administration and Ohio's trifecta Republican government. Happy 20th anniversary, Equality Ohio! https://loriking.substack.com/p/equality-ohio-20-years-of-equality15 Dec 2025 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:5oqstlkiniscmejio5de5bf5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7zy4jjjzk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/definitelyaking.bsky.social/post/3m6rmzofp6c2hThe political season is heating up as we get closer to the May 5 #primaries. So, for the next 5 months, I'll cover state and local #Democratic #candidates to help you make informed voting choices. Subscribe! loriking.substack.com https://loriking.substack.com29 Nov 2025 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:5oqstlkiniscmejio5de5bf5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6rmzofp6c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/definitelyaking.bsky.social/post/3m4aqmi3ils2vNew Post: Tonight I'm having spaghetti! Typically I wouldn't announce what I'm having for dinner but it's at the Spaghetti Dinner event for the South Toledo Lucas County #Democrats at the Walbridge Park Shelter House & I'll be there to record a podcast > https://loriking.substack.com/p/this-week-in-the-41928 Oct 2025 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:5oqstlkiniscmejio5de5bf5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4aqmi3ils2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/definitelyaking.bsky.social/post/3m3cmb3eyuk2qA cruise along the #Mediterranean coastline in Southern Europe last week inspired this post on the Walls of War. I took a shallow dive into defensive border walls in the world and learned a few things about fortifications back in the 4th & 5th BC. #war #trump https://loriking.substack.com/p/the-walls-of-war16 Oct 2025 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:5oqstlkiniscmejio5de5bf5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3cmb3eyuk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/definitelyaking.bsky.social/post/3lykvhu7ru22lMy take on Charlie Kirk's #assassination; his controversial political rhetoric; gun violence; and freedom of speech ... with consequences. #charliekirk #gunviolence #politicalspeech https://loriking.substack.com/p/the-hate-we-give?r=63tujk11 Sep 2025 13:53 +0000at://did:plc:5oqstlkiniscmejio5de5bf5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lykvhu7ru22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/definitelyaking.bsky.social/post/3lydsvbkjkc2hICYMI - #Labor Day came and went, but the power of #unions always lives on. To hear voices of #union leaders and supporters (including the union representing #Libbey Glass #employees currently on #strike) who marched in the parade, listen to this podcast here > https://loriking.substack.com/p/labor-day-union-strong-all-day-long?r=63tujk08 Sep 2025 18:18 +0000at://did:plc:5oqstlkiniscmejio5de5bf5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lydsvbkjkc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/definitelyaking.bsky.social/post/3lxddaevz7c2rPodcast drop! My Definitely ... a King podcast is up! I sat at my makeshift podcast booth for 4 hours & spoke to 12 activists, concerned citizens & city leaders at the #Resistance & Resilience Fair this weekend. #toledo #localpolitics #resist #savedemocracy https://loriking.substack.com/p/1st-resistance-fair-sparks-inspiration26 Aug 2025 20:13 +0000at://did:plc:5oqstlkiniscmejio5de5bf5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxddaevz7c2r