2018 Archives - ACLU of Ohio

08.16.18

Setting the Record Straight on the First Amendment

Jocelyn Rosnick

The First Amendment is 45 words. 45 powerful words. But do you know what the First Amendment does and does not protect in the realm of online content, especially on social media? It might not protect what you think it does.

08.09.18

Letter to the Editor: Sexting Reform Should not be Legislative Priority

Gary Daniels

Originally published in the Youngstown Vindicator.

It was very unfortunate to read The Vindicator editorial (“Ohio Senate Should Act to Approve Sexting Bill,” July 23, 2018) pushing Ohio’s juvenile sexting bill, as that opinion mirrors the same misguided, counterproductive thinking continually coming from our Statehouse.