Two former Ohio Supreme Court justices say voter-approved changes to curb partisan gerrymandering failed because of one simple reason: self-serving politicians. Former Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor, a Republican, and former Justice Yvette McGee Brown,…
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Ohio leaders advocate for redistricting reform to end gerrymandering
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A coalition of leaders spearheading a campaign to reform redistricting in Ohio is emphasizing the urgency of ending gerrymandering. While acknowledging the complexity of the district-drawing process, they assert that necessary changes are…
Collecting signatures to end gerrymandering
Good government groups are active in Ohio again, and you might see some of them holding a Citizens Not Politicians petition. The Citizens Not Politicians initiative is collecting signatures to bring reform to Ohio’s redistricting process. If…
Ending gerrymandering? Ohio redistricting reform supporters outline problem and proposal in panel
Some of the leaders of a campaign to reform redistricting in Ohio say the process of drawing districts may be complicated, but making necessary changes to end gerrymandering isn’t: “Political insiders have no business being…
Dollar General couldn’t put thumb on scale neither should Ohio politicians
In the business and consumer marketplace, our government goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure fair dealing — keeping thumbs off the scales. In the political marketplace, sadly, too often it’s the opposite. From our nation’s earliest…
Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to ‘terminate’ gerrymandering in Ohio
Arnold Schwarzenegger was wrapping up his time at the festival bearing his name on Sunday, but made time to throw his muscle behind an effort to place an anti-gerrymandering amendment to Ohio’s Constitution on the Nov….
Arnold Schwarzenegger joins push to end gerrymandering in Ohio
Citizens Not Politicians, a group dedicated to putting an end to gerrymandering in Ohio, is trying to change the Ohio Redistricting Commission. The group is looking to put an amendment on the ballot in November…
Ohio amendment would put citizens in charge of redistricting
While thousands may have gathered for the Arnold Sports Festival, it wasn’t the only event co-founder Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared at this weekend. A coalition of people and organizations, including the actor and former California governor,…
Collecting signatures to end gerrymandering
Good government groups are active in Ohio again, and you might see some of them holding a Citizens Not Politicians petition. The Citizens Not Politicians initiative is collecting signatures to bring reform to Ohio’s redistricting process. If…
Petition effort tries to take power away from politicians drawing legislative districts in Ohio
As Debbie Dalke collects signatures to end gerrymandering in Ohio, she is consistently met with the same question. “Didn’t we fix this already?” The answer is a little complicated. Yes, Ohio voters have twice voted…