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This map will result in some Ohioans’ votes weighing more than others, subjecting the people of Ohio to yet another setback in the pursuit of basic fairness in their representation.

Let's work together to restore what we've lost and revive our democracy ahead of the 2026 Midterms.

We're so excited to share that our short documentary, The Battle for Ohio, was nominated for a Central Great Lakes Emmy Nomination in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Societal Concerns category!

Every even-year election, as lawmakers prepare for the next General Assembly, we enter the “Lameduck period,” taking place between Election Day and the start of the new session.

As we enter a second Trump Administration and the path to protecting the civil rights and liberties of all Americans, one thing is crystal clear: We have a plan.

One must question – is this truly a democracy? Is the Statehouse not also the peoples’ house?

We sat down with our Cooperating Attorney and nationally recognized reproductive rights expert, Jessie Hill, to discuss the state of abortion and reproductive rights in Ohio and the U.S.

The close of the 133rd Ohio General Assembly (OGA) is rapidly approaching. We are in the final stretch of lame duck, a time between the general election and the end of the year when a new legislative session starts. Ohio legislators hurry to wrap up whatever unfinished business they have from the past two years. Mindful of the ticking clock, lawmakers try to push priority bills across the finish line. They also use the rushed process to introduce new, and often extreme, legislation in hopes that it will pass in the midst of the commotion. For that, lame duck is always chaotic. This year is no exception. And in addition to the typical lame duck legislative shenanigans, we are in a global pandemic and Senate and House leadership refuse to allow virtual testimony in any committees at the Ohio Statehouse! This is of course frustrating because it limits access to the hearing process, but more importantly it’s an incredibly irresponsible and dangerous decision as the number of positive cases within the walls of the Statehouse continues to rise.