Meandering, odd-shaped districts are the very picture of gerrymandering, which defines Ohio’s congressional map. It is among the most blatantly gerrymandered congressional maps in the nation. The Princeton Gerrymandering Project, which rates the maps of…
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“Why everyone in America should be following the shenanigans in Ohio”
James Madison, in Federalist No. 10, warned us about the dangers of factions—groups that, driven by self-interest, work against the public good. “By a faction, I understand a number of citizens, whether amounting to a…
Johnson in Ohio to support gerrymandering
Beneath the Boy Scout demeanor of the Louisiana congressman with horn-rimmed glasses, lies a shrewd political operator who finessed his way to the most powerful position in Congress. But while U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson…
Don’t be fooled by deceptive ballot language
Voters must always be cautious about relying solely on ballot language to decide about a measure. There are often many parties involved in the process who have their own interests in making that language sway…
Ohioans canvass to spread word about Issue 1 ballot initiative
Ohio voters will start heading to the polls in 42 days for early voting and Election Day is now only 70 days away, which means campaigns are ramping up to be full speed ahead after…
Ohio lawmakers are confusing voters to codify gerrymandering
This fall, all 99 seats in Ohio’s House of Representatives are up for election. Voters should be seeing an exciting, unpredictable campaign season unfold, with candidates vying to address their needs. That’s not happening. Because…
Frank LaRose twists Ohio ballot language on gerrymandering issue
Remember the Frank LaRose of working across the aisle, seeking to solve problems, finding common ground with opponents? He had been fading away, especially as the secretary of state looked to gain favor and advance…
Ohio Secretary of State is trying to flim-flam voters into acting against own interests
In arguably the most brazen political maneuver in recent Statehouse history, Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose is trying to flim-flam Ohioans into voting against their own interests. And this isn’t the first time. Last…
LaRose takes a sledgehammer to fairness with Issue 1 ballot language
Smell that? Yeah, that stink. It’s the stench coming from Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s office as he spearheads a disingenuous process to deceive people about the intent of Issue 1, which goes before…
Choosing to be deceptive
Voters must always be cautious about relying solely on ballot language to decide about a measure. There are often many parties involved in the process who have their own interests in making that language sway…