Cleveland International Film Festival: Power

This year, the ACLU of Ohio is proud to partner with the Cleveland International Film Festival for their screening of the confrontational documentary, Power, directed by Oscar-nominated documentarian, Yance Ford.

By Sheila Smith

Cleveland International Film Festival

Testimony on O.A.C. 5122-14-12.1 and O.A.C. 5122-26-19

Together, we work to ensure that all LGBTQ people can live openly without discrimination and enjoy equal rights, personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association.

By Sean McCann

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The Power of Prosecutors

Prosecutorial choices can impact our local criminal legal system without any laws being changed.

By Lauren Wisenbarger

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Senate Bill 198 – Proponent Testimony

The ACLU of Ohio is committed to reducing and ending mass incarceration laws, policies, and practices that have made Ohio one of the top incarcerators of its people on the entire planet. As SB 198 recognizes, practical solutions to vexing problems can help many.

By Gary Daniels

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Reflections in Ohio on the 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Now, on this fifty-first anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we look ahead to living towards the promise of a country where we the people decide when and if we want to have children.

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Opponent Testimony – Amended House Bill 8

The ACLU of Ohio’s primary concern with HB 8 is the negative impact and consequences its passage will surely have for many students lives, their physical and mental health, and school staff.

By Gary Daniels

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Proponent Testimony – Senate Bill 37

The ACLU of Ohio supports Senate Bill 37 because it is a stride in addressing flaws in how our state government and its related bureaucracies wield damaging power over citizens and their driver’s licenses.

By Patrick Higgins

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Holidays & Human Rights: What to Read, Watch, and Listen To

Whether you’re staying close to home this holiday or gearing up for a busy season of traveling, we’ve compiled a go-to list of what to read, watch, and listen to – all through a social justice lens.

By Sheila Smith

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Opponent Testimony – House Bill 68

House Bill 68 discriminates against these Ohioans and their families by taking away medically necessary care used regularly and without concern by their peers who are not transgender.

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