Issue 1 on November’s statewide ballot asks each Ohio voters a clear-cut question: Shouldn’t you run this state, rather than let a clique of partisan hacks call the Statehouse’s shots? That’s the issue: Stopping the rigging…
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Blade Editorial Endorsement: Yes on 1 to end gerrymandering
State Issue 1 on the Ohio ballot is simply a question of whom do you trust. Stripped of charge and countercharge of gerrymandering for political advantage, the issue is who should draw the lines used…
Supporters, labor leaders rally for Issue 1
STEUBENVILLE — A panel of supporters gave a spirited push for Ohioans to vote “yes” on Issue 1 in the Nov. 5 election, during a rally at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 246 Thursday. Constituents…
Lately with Layne: Vote yes on Issue 1
In November, Ohioans have the chance to make their voices heard in redistricting plans for the state – currently a privilege given solely to elected officials. Issue 1, led by Citizens Not Politicians, aims to establish…
EXPLAINER: What does ‘yes’ and ‘no’ vote mean for Ohio Issue 1 in November election?
CINCINNATI —Yard sign season is in full swing in Ohio, with just over a month left until the November election. Besides signs for the presidential election, you may have also noticed signs for or against…
WTOV: Ohio’s Issue 1 aims to end gerrymandering by creating citizen-led commission
Besides voting for president, vice president and senators, there are many other things that Ohio citizens will be voting for in the November election, including Issue 1. A group known as “Citizens Not Politicians” led…
Rogers and Saxbe: “We are going to vote for Ohio Issue 1”
Less division and fear, more reason to trust We expect that some of you share our concerns about the harm resulting when an increasing number of politicians serve…
Vote Yes on Issue 1
The concept of one person/one vote is basic to our democracy. Whether you live on East 55th or West 65th — Eastlake or Westlake, your vote should have the power to elect a person to Congress or…
Communities of color, faith, stand behind Ohio Issue 1 redistricting reform
The heads of prominent civil rights and anti-discrimination groups, along with faith-based groups, have joined a list of supporters of Ohio Issue 1, which would reform the redistricting process by replacing politicians with citizen commissioners….
Across town, community members are advocating for Issue 1
Ohio only has one state-wide issue on the ballot this November, and supporters across Toledo are encouraging residents to vote for it. At a community town hall in Sylvania, members from the Democratic, Republican, independent,…