Election Season is in Session: Voting as a College Student

For Ohio higher education students, new voting rules can appear vague depending on if someone is an in-state or out-of-state student. We’re breaking down how to vote as a student in any election.

By Sheila Smith

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Senate Bill 83’s Four Biggest Problems, an ACLU of Ohio Perspective

The ACLU of Ohio opposes this legislation and urges the Ohio General Assembly to cease consideration given its numerous problems.

By Celina Coming

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SB 29 - Proponent Testimony

The ACLU of Ohio believes SB 29 is crucial legislation to protect the fundamental privacy of public school student across Ohio. The use of technology and educational services by schools and students to send, receive, read, and store digital information is continually and rapidly growing.

By Gary Daniels

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The State School Board Passed an Anti-Trans Resolution, Now What?

Late last year, the Ohio State Board of Education passed a resolution expressing its opposition to the federal government’s proposed Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students.

By Sean McCann

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How a Unicorn and a Six Year Old Saved My Life

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.

By Jason Tharp

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As if COVID Wasn’t Enough: A Continuous Assault on Student’s Rights and Education

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the education system. Now, lawmakers are trying restrict students’ rights and their learning.

By Christina Vukovich

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Young Activists Coalition

My name is Bella Gordo. I am 17 years old, a high school junior, and the president of Cincinnati’s Young Activists Coalition. Our mission is to put an end to policing and punitive discipline in Cincinnati Public Schools. And we need your help.

By Bella Gordo

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Defending Our Right to Learn

Our First Amendment rights to read, learn, and discuss vital topics in schools are under attack.

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Restorative Justice Explained

Restorative Justice is a method of thinking about behavior correction in a way that emphasizes healing the harm done—whether to a person, group, or object—rather than punishment for the sake of punishment itself.

By Elena Thompson

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