03.05.18
Black Pride 4 – An Activist’s Perspective
By Darius Stubbs
There are about half a dozen really clear videos of what went down on June 17, 2017 during the Pride parade in Columbus, OH – shot from all sorts of angles. You can find them all pretty easily. I am watching one of them as I type this. As one watches the footage, there are… more »
02.26.18
Black History, More Than Just A Month
By Robin A. Wright
This simple, yet extraordinarily heavy declaration has swept the nation in recent years. But what does such a simple declaration mean? More specifically, what does it say for our country that 150 years post-emancipation the descendants of slaves must continuously declare to the world that their lives matter? For the ACLU of Ohio, it says… more »
02.22.18
What is a Mayor’s Court?
By Sri Thakkilapati
A mayor’s court is a local-level court that hears cases about traffic violations, minor misdemeanors, and other offenses that cannot result in jail time, and they only operate in Ohio and Louisiana. In Ohio, someone does not have to be a judge, or even have a law degree, to hear cases in mayor’s courts. In… more »
02.21.18
Employee Spotlight: Jeff Miller
By Celina Coming
Get to know the ACLU of Ohio team by checking out our Employee Spotlight blogs! You may know that Jeff is a vegetarian, drummer, and craft beer connoisseur, but today we found out some new fun facts. Read on for more information. Q: What is your full name? A: Jeffrey Miller Q: What pronouns… more »
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02.16.18
Down syndrome Abortion Ban – A Parent’s Perspective
By Emily Chesnut
My name is Emily Chesnut and this my daughter Nora, who will be seven at the end of the month. I am here to speak on behalf of my family and many friends who also love someone with Down syndrome. I am especially thankful to Dr. Leesha Thrower, a dear friend who couldn’t make it… more »
02.05.18
Cleveland’s Youth Deserve Justice; Systemic Failures of the Cuyahoga Juvenile Detention Center
By Melekte Melaku
In September of 2017, Cleveland.com released shocking surveillance footage of officers at Cuyahoga County’s Juvenile Detention Center standing guard as teenagers fought each other. Grainy footage shows a gray industrial common area, adorned in concrete and linoleum, as a burly detention officer enters with two young men. The officer stands between them with the stance… more »
01.31.18
Employee Spotlight: Ann Ruege
By Celina Coming
Get to know the ACLU of Ohio team by checking out our Employee of the Week blogs! You may know that Ann is a vegetarian, trivia enthusiast, and lover of all things Columbus, but today we found out some new fun facts! Read on for more information. Q: What is your full… more »
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01.25.18
It’s Time to Stop Labeling Our Neighbors A “Nuisance”
By Robin A. Wright
Imagine receiving a notice from your landlord that you are being evicted because city officials have determined that your conduct makes the property a “nuisance.” Perhaps your teenage child has stayed out past curfew one too many times causing your neighbors to complain. Or maybe your call to the police for life-saving help during a… more »
01.22.18
Roe v. Wade Decision Celebrates 45th Anniversary!
By Sarah Tuckowski
Although today marks the 45th anniversary of the monumental Roe v. Wade decision, a woman’s right to choose when, or if, to become a mother continues to be challenged and restricted. In fact, exactly one month before the 45th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed House Bill 214 into law. Discussed… more »
01.18.18
Employee Spotlight: Jocelyn Rosnick
By Celina Coming
Get to know the ACLU of Ohio team by checking out our Employee of the Week blogs! You may know that Jocelyn is a licensed attorney, avid Steelers fan, and vegan blogger, but today we found out some new fun facts! Read on for more information. Q: What is your full name? A: Jocelyn… more »
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