News & Commentary

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.

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.

Senate Bill 83 has experienced many changes throughout its legislative history. Some of these changes have been positive, but that is admittedly a low bar.

We take time to commemorate the lives lost to unnecessary anti-trans hate and intolerance, while heeding the call to help build a future where trans and gender non-conforming individuals can not only exist in peace, but also thrive as valued and accepted community members.

Chair Manning, Vice Chair Reynolds, Ranking Member Hicks-Hudson, and
members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, thank you for the opportunity to
provide written proponent testimony on Senate Bill (SB) 101, which would
abolish Ohio’s death penalty.

Two Ohio advocates share how they’re fighting for reproductive freedom in their state.

Nov. 7 is rapidly approaching and that means Ohio voters only have a handful of days to decide how they will vote on two critically important Statewide Issues. At its simplest, Issue 2 is a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana for adult-use in Ohio, regulating it just as the state does alcohol.

There is a common misconception that people who are incarcerated cannot vote. However, only people who are incarcerated for a felony conviction are unable to vote. Individuals serving probation or parole, convicted of a misdemeanor offense, or awaiting trial remain eligible to vote in Ohio.

The ACLU of Ohio remains ready, willing, and able to work with all members of the General Assembly to find effective solutions. But we urge this committee to reject House Bill 230 for all the reasons mentioned and more.