Theodore Decker
The Columbus Dispatch
Columbus, OH, United States
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Recent articles by Theodore:
Theodore Decker: Recent shootings in Columbus show a cycle of violence that must be broken
A recent report on homicides in Columbus found that many are the work of a very few individuals, who tend to be both victims and perpetrators. → Read More
Theodore Decker: Ohio's State Board of Education stand on 'division' has unexpected consequences
The State Board of Education replaced an anti-racism resolution with one condemning teachings that "seek to divide." That might have been a mistake. → Read More
Theodore Decker: About internal theft, Community Shelter Board has more explaining to do
The Community Shelter Board has confirmed that a former employee stole $350,000. Let's hope the $4.9 million now promised by the city is secure. → Read More
Theodore Decker: A conversion to Ohio State fandom, years in the making, Rushed to completion
When my wife and I moved to central Ohio 16 years ago, we had no idea who Brutus Buckeye was. On Saturday, my wife's conversion was complete. → Read More
Theodore Decker: Mr. Mayor, 'the violence we're seeing today' in Columbus is not different
In revealing results of a recent study on homicidal violence, Mayor Andrew J. Ginther said, "The violence we're seeing today is different." It is not. → Read More
Theodore Decker: Victims of homicide are more than the circumstances of their deaths
Connor Reynolds, 23, was killed in 2018 during a drug robbery at a house where he was staying. That doesn't begin to tell the full story of his life. → Read More
Theodore Decker: Since you're probably not going to win the Powerball tonight, here's what money can't buy
When the lottery jackpots grow as big as they did on Monday, everyone talks about what they would do with the cash. This is not that discussion. → Read More
Theodore Decker: Officers in corruption probe have much in common with those they arrested
Two officers charged by the FBI with drug trafficking faces charges much like those they brought against suspects for years. → Read More
Theodore Decker: From life-saving heroics to feces-smearing theatrics, this is patriotism
Patriotism is undergoing a change in meaning. Whereas you might say "unhinged radical bent on committing violence," someone else might say "patriot." → Read More
Theodore Decker: Yes, $87 million in taxpayer money is a big ask. But did we say, 'Green?'
Yes, $87 million in taxpayer money is a big ask. But did we say, 'Green?' Because green and green and green... → Read More
Theodore Decker: On deadly stretch of I-71, the road may be getting a bad rap
A recent report singled out the five-mile stretch of I-71 between 11th Avenue and Morse Road as the deadliest in the state. There's more to the story. → Read More
Theodore Decker: As pandemic drags, night of live music offers light at end of the tunnel
It had been nearly two years since the author took in a live show at a small bar. It was everything he'd hoped for and more. → Read More
Theodore Decker: Man released after 21 years in prison looks back on slog toward freedom
Ralph Blaine Smith was convicted 21 years ago of a home invasion that even police thought might have been staged. Now, finally, he is free. → Read More
Theodore Decker: In a Hilltop basement, a horrific view of Columbus' drug trade
In 2018, two people were killed and their bodies entombed in the concrete of a Hilltop basement. Federal documents pull back the curtain on the crime. → Read More
Theodore Decker: In police reform, consent decree isn't always what it's cracked up to be
The U.S. Department of Justice has agreed to review how the Columbus Police Division operates. That could trade one set of problems for another. → Read More
Theodore Decker: As pandemic drags on, only a shadow remains of the Mike DeWine we knew
Gov. Mike DeWine earned high marks at home and abroad for his early handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Then he backed down. → Read More
Theodore Decker: Bishop Sycamore debacle about so much more than high school football
The Bishop Sycamore debacle appears to be all about football. In reality, it's about the ways adults shortchange future generations. → Read More
Theodore Decker: Troubles at Colonial Village apartments call for deeper investigation
The city of Columbus has tried for years to force owners of a troubled East Side apartment complex to clean up their act. State and federal officials have grounds to help. → Read More
Theodore Decker: With firstborn in college, family moves forward while parents look back
As firstborn begins college, parents and sibling come home to an emptier house, and whatever comes next. → Read More
Theodore Decker: Ohio legislator pledges to protect First Amendment – by violating it
Rep. Al Cutrona, a Republican from the Youngstown area, wants to protect your First Amendment rights by violating the First Amendment to do it. → Read More