Provisional ballots

05.25.17

Ken Blackwell’s “Greatest” Hits: Voting Edition

By Katrice Williams

President Trump has created an “election integrity” commission to investigate voter fraud and voter suppression in the United States. Serving as the commission’s chair and vice chair are Vice President Mike Pence and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, respectively, with former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell serving as well.

05.11.17

What is the real voter fraud, Mr. President?

By Mike Brickner

Following the November 2016 election, President Trump and his administration made claims that simply should not go unanswered, both because they are patently false and they pose a grave threat to our most cherished right to vote. The administration has repeatedly claimed that 3-5 million people illegally voted in that election, and have now launched a national investigation to look into it.

10.12.16

Voting While Trans: Tips for a Successful Election Day

By James Kosmatka

People who identify as transgender or gender nonconforming (GNC) are expected to clarify, justify and apologize for their identity every day. For many, inappropriate personal questions are a daily reality.  It’s no surprise then, to hear that these same dehumanizing hurdles have worked their way into our polling places.

08.02.16

Voter Suppression Undermines Democracy

By Katrice Williams

Voting is a sacred American value. It gives each citizen their say in a government “of the people, by the people, for the people” While we may not agree on values or even the means to achieve shared objectives, we can agree that every eligible voter deserves unimpeded access to the ballot.

01.04.16

Ohio is Often the Spotlight for Elections

By Lisa Wurm

Diana Mairose is a voting rights advocate who works as an Advocacy Support Advisor for Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services.

Ohio is often the spotlight on Election Day, and this year was no different. Hamilton County, in particular, gained much statewide attention—not because of hotly contested local races or ballot issues, but because of a glitch in new technology at the polls.

04.03.15

Ohio’s Voting Record: Ready to Strike Out or Hit a Grand Slam?

By Lisa Wurm

It’s indisputable that voting is critical for Ohioans.

We strive to make our communities a better place to live and to ensure that our democracy works for everyone. However, to do this, all our votes are crucial—for Ohio and the entire nation.

02.20.15

Ohio Votes: Real Versus Imagined Problems

By Shakyra Diaz

There are those who operate under the theory that if something is said long enough and loud enough it becomes reality.

The more cynical among us believe it doesn’t matter if the something said is true or not, so long as people believe it is.