News & Commentary

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.

Banned Book Bingo has turned into one of our most popular events.

Like its predecessor, last session’s Senate Bill 83, Senate Bill 1 is an often confusing and contradictory mix of language and provisions that appears to have much less to do with actual policy than it does to inflame culture wars, which for many decades have targeted our colleges and universities.

At its core, SB 34 is a plainly obvious attempt to impose explicit religious beliefs and practices on young, captive audiences in our public schools. This is not a new phenomenon; it is but the latest coordinated effort of a decades long demand.

To support SB 1, as is, is an invitation to chaos, confusion, and First Amendment violations on all our campuses. Instead, the ACLU of Ohio urges this committee's rejection of Senate Bill 1.

The ACLU of Ohio submits HB 206 grants far too much authority to a single individual, and we are concerned these powers will be abused and unevenly applied. We encourage lawmakers to reject Substitute House Bill 206.

The ACLU of Ohio remains gravely concerned about the dangers to student health and safety posed by the provisions of this bill and we urge the Committee’s rejection of HB 8.

The ACLU of Ohio encourages the committee’s rejection of Senate Bill 293 in favor of current law which allows local school districts to decide themselves whether or not to accommodate religious release time programs.

As students return to campus across Ohio this month, I am continuously reminded of how much excitement and anticipation this time of year brings. Students beginning their new schedules and discovering what they want to participate in makes me feel hopeful for the future of the state.