10.06.20
The 2020 Ed and Belle Likover Lecture
By ACLU of Ohio
Virtual Program Click image to download our virtual program for the 2020 Ed and Belle Likover Lecture: At-Home Comedy, Cocktails & Coversation. … more »
10.05.20
This Year, I’m “Showing Up” In A New Way
By Hazel Pegues Williams
I voted by mail for the first time in the April 2020 Primary due to COVID19. Prior to that, I’ve always taken great pride to vote in person. To me, it was the least I could do to honor the legacy of the fight for African Americans to have the right to vote. … more »
09.21.20
FAQ About Sheriffs
By Claire Chevrier
FAQ about sheriffs, their powers, and the information I need to hold them accountable. … more »
09.21.20
Voting While Trans: Three Steps to Ensure Your Voice is Heard This Election
By Sabrina Harris
The 2020 General Election is going to be one for the books. To say there is a lot on the line is an understatement of epic proportions. We are in the midst of a global pandemic and a national racial justice moment of reckoning. Federal, state, and local races on the ballot this year… more »
09.15.20
Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Face Unfair Hurdles When Casting a Ballot
By Pat Gleydura
Our entire electoral system is deeply related to one’s residency. Where you live determines what district you vote in, the candidates you choose to support each election, and the issues that appear on your ballot. But, can you vote if you do not have a traditional place of residence? How do you vote if… more »
08.28.20
Keep Calm and Vote On: 3 Ways to Cast your Ballot This Election Season
By Sarah Khan-Williamson
Back in March when the nation was closing down due to the global pandemic and the future of the Ohio Primary was uncertain, we told you: Keep Calm and Vote on! And now we’re here to tell you: Keep Calm and Vote on… Again! Sure, we’re still navigating so many aspects of the 2020… more »
08.13.20
Voter Suppression Lessons Learned from the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment
By Sarah Khan-Williamson
August 18 of this year will be 100 years since the last of the 36 ratifying states that were required to secure adoption were confirmed, and the Nineteenth Amendment’s ratification to include voting for women came to be. Led by activists Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, women had organized for over… more »
08.11.20
Innocent Until Proven Guilty? Not in Ohio
By Laurie Albright
Ever think about what might happen if you get arrested upon suspicion of committing a crime? Our Constitution guarantees we are innocent until proven guilty, right? Perhaps not. Let’s go back to the basics and talk about bail… So, what is bail? Bail is supposed to be a means of releasing someone who… more »
08.06.20
7 Rights Every Student Should Know Before Returning to School
By Sarah Khan-Williamson
*Explanations of students’ rights in this article are not legal advice. If you feel that your rights as a student may have been violated, please speak to and/or obtain a lawyer. Though it seems like we likely won’t find out about whether we’ll physically be able to return to schools, colleges, and universities… more »
07.27.20
Police and Schools – a Bond Needing to be Broken
By Sarah Khan-Williamson
Since the end of May, protests have rocked the nation after the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, resulting in incredible responses on many levels. They have included Confederate statues coming down, Minneapolis agreeing to dismantle their police force, and companies across many different areas committing to equity and racial… more »