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…
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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,…
In New ‘Yes on 1’ Ad, Chief Justice O’Connor Calls Out Lawless Politicians Who Drew Gerrymandered Maps Seven Times
“Restore power to where it belongs—with citizens, not politicians. Vote Yes on Issue 1” COLUMBUS – A new ‘Yes on Issue 1’ ad launched today has this simple message: Take it from the lifelong…
Tom Roberts: Ohio Issue 1 puts voters in charge of map-making process
Members of marginalized communities sometimes remind advocates, “Nothing for us without us.” This is the refrain I’d like to share with those who question the merits of the Citizens Not Politicians ballot measure. If you…