COLUMBUS – Former Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor brings down the gavel on the shameless lying politicians in a powerful new Yes on 1 ad now airing statewide. “When I was Chief Justice, our Supreme…
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Cincinnati Enquirer Vote Yes Editorial: Issue 1 will end gerrymandering, returning power to Ohio’s voters
Voters should choose their elected leaders, not the other way around. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case in Ohio, one of the most gerrymandered states in the country, for quite a while. It’s time for…
Dayton Daily News Editorial: Don’t let political subterfuge confuse you on Issue 1
This November, Ohioans have the opportunity to vote on a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment that would change how state and federal legislative district maps are drawn. The results of its passage could dramatically alter the political…
Britton and Stoff: Not every voice matters in Ohio. Issue 1 will change that.
Ohio is a place where everyone’s voice matters. That is the heart and character of our state. However, Ohio is also one of the most gerrymandered states in America. From every corner of this amazing…
We Are Ohio and Union Strong advocating for State Issue 1 in Lima
LIMA, OH (WLIO) – Many important decisions are to be made on the November election ballot, including State Issue 1 regarding gerrymandering. The We Are Ohio group and Union Strong held a community meeting on Thursday to talk about State…
Issue 1 proponents meet in Lima
LIMA — “Yes on Issue 1” was a common refrain among speakers and attendees at a meeting about Ohio’s Issue 1 on Thursday. The event took place at 1219 UAW Local Park, 1750 Bible Road,…
Opinion: Issue 1 would help restore power Black Ohioans have lost
It is a well-known fact that Ohio is a heavily gerrymandered state, and recent research by the Brennan Center for Justice reveals that approximately 77% of Ohioans, or more than 9 million people, live in Ohio House districts…
Latest Issue 1 Ad Shows How Ending Gerrymandering Will Shift Balance of Power from Politicians to Citizens
“Politicians and lobbyists put their fingers on the scale by rigging voting districts giving more power to the rich and elite” COLUMBUS – The Yes on Issue 1 campaign has launched its latest ad and…
Plain Dealer Editorial: “Issue 1 will end gerrymandering in Ohio. We emphatically endorse it.”
Successful government in the United States is predicated on the notion that people who seek elected office will carry out their duties in good faith. Sadly, in Ohio at least, when it comes to drawing…
Ohio voter advocates say fair maps mean more bipartisanship and logical, representative districts
Ohio voter advocates say gerrymandering robs voters of power, and fair maps mean more bipartisanship from lawmakers and district maps that are actually logical and representative. Throughout the two years that Ohio spent watching the…