2017 Archives - ACLU of Ohio

04.26.17

Don’t Wait Four Years to Vote

Katie Atkins

While many Americans may feel that they are left out of the political process, 45 percent of adults did not even vote in the 2016 presidential election. The number of adults that will not cast a ballot in non-presidential elections is even higher (63.6% in 2014).

04.12.17

Ohio City Says “Yes” to Arrests, “No” to Stopping Overdose Deaths

Dennis Cauchon

The only good thing about Washington Court House arresting naloxone-revived opioid users is that it shows everything wrong with criminal justice today. Since February, this town nestled between Columbus and Cincinnati has been charging overdose victims with “Inducing Panic” after emergency responders revive them.

04.07.17

How Many Strikes Until Chief Wahoo is Out?

Celina Coming

The Cleveland Indians home opener represents spring weather, renewed hope for a World Series title, and an unfortunate social stigma. It has become impossible to overlook the controversy that the Chief Wahoo logo generates as it continues to perpetuate racism against Native Americans.

04.05.17

Immigration Facts Put Sanctuary Cities on the Right Side of History

Dennis Cauchon

While President Trump’s executive order against immigrants from six predominantly Muslim countries is in the courts, it is worthwhile to remind ourselves that the stated reasons for immigration reform—protecting against terrorism from the Middle East—are not supported by the facts.

Using Syracuse University’s TRAC Immigration database, I analyzed how immigration detainers were used in Ohio from November 2002 through September 2015.