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Every Ohioan wants, and expects our election systems to be secure, accessible, and as efficient as possible. HB 458 would radically alter the way in which Ohioans cast their ballot and subject every voter to a my-way-or-the-highway, strict photo ID mandate.

First of all, I want you to know that right now, abortion before 22 weeks gestation is legal across Ohio. There are 9 clinics providing medication and/or procedural abortion care to Ohioans across the state when they need it.

The ACLU of Ohio's desire is for the language of existing Disturbing a Lawful Meeting law to be improved so it does not impact protected free speech and for penalties to remain as they currently are for all disturbances, religious­
based or not.

During a time in which it can feel like things are winding down, the Ohio General Assembly speeds up. Get ready for a whirlwind.

The bottom line is that HB 454 would make Ohio a substantially less safe and welcoming place for transgender and gender-nonconforming youth.

This election season is one of the most important in our lifetimes. Please vote all the way down your ballot and leave no race or issue unchecked!

Whether you have been out for what feels like forever, are just beginning to accept yourself or are somewhere in the middle, National Coming Out Day is for you. It is your journey on your time, and it is valid exactly as it is.

While the end of childhood may not be clearly defined, it is clear that it should not be defined by the criminal legal system.

I’ve always been a storyteller. In fact, I knew at about six years old that I would one day be an author and illustrator.