News & Commentary

Sep 22, 2021

Whitewashing History Is Not The Answer: HB 322 and HB 327 Will Erase Progress and Silence People, Keeping Ohioans Unaware, Ignorant, and Afraid

In Ohio’s distant history, our laws prohibited Black people from voting. Or holding office. Or serving on juries. Or even testifying in court against white people.

By Gary Daniels

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Sep 12, 2021

General Assembly District Map Plan – Opponent Testimony

Policy Strategist Collin Marozzi's opponent testimony on Ohio's redistricting process.

By Collin Marozzi

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Aug 27, 2021

General Assembly District Map Plan – Interested Party Testimony

Policy Strategist Collin Marozzi's interested party testimony on Ohio's redistricting process.

By Collin Marozzi

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Aug 04, 2021

Ohio Redistricting Effort Officially Kicks Off Friday, August 6

This is a momentous occasion for Ohioans, and the stakes couldn’t be any higher

By Collin Marozzi

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Jul 26, 2021

ACLU of Ohio Responds to Joe Deters’ Dangerous & Misleading Editorial on Bail Reform

Just because one man denies a problem does not mean it ceases to exist

By Dr. Ebony Speakes-Hall LISW-S

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Jun 16, 2021

Senate Bill 182 - Proponent Testimony

SB 182 would eliminate wealth-based detention and promote public safety

By Claire Chevrier

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Jun 11, 2021

Statehouse Republicans Have Approved Radical Changes to Ohio Budget Bill

This session is far worse than past ones as the Republicans in the General Assembly choose secrecy and darkness over transparency and accountability in numerous, impactful ways

By Gary Daniels

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Jun 09, 2021

House Bill 285 - Interested Party Testimony

HB 285 allows the speaker of the house and/or senate president, separately or in unison, to intervene "at any time" in a variety of lawsuits and litigation

By Gary Daniels

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Jun 08, 2021

Here’s How You Can Celebrate The AAPI Community All Year Long

When communities such as mine are uplifted and supported, we’re also included, which is something every minority community strives for, along with equity

By Sarah Khan-Williamson

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