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…
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Attention young voters: A chance to ‘take a stand for the future of Ohio’s democracy’
Retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor will speak about Issue 1 and the fight against gerrymandering at The College of Wooster on Tuesday. O’Connor’s appearance, presented by the League of Women Voters and…
Everything students need to know about Issue 1
The first issue on this November’s ballot differs slightly from what Ohioans saw in 2023. Instead of reproductive rights, redistricting practices sit at the top of this year’s ballot. Issue 1, a proposed amendment to…
Democracy in Ohio is being boiled away by corruption, extremism, and attacks on voters
Are we the frogs in the boiling frog metaphor? Just asking. You remember the tale, right? The frogs are sitting in a pot of water that’s gradually getting hotter. But they’re only slightly uncomfortable with…
Coalition wants to end gerrymandering in Ohio
The effort to end gerrymandering had a voice in Bowling Green on Monday. The Citizens Not Politicians coalition met at the senior center to share information about its efforts to empower Ohio citizens to draw…
Sorry, Frank LaRose. Voters are smarter than you think: Katie Paris and Emily Schriver
When Katie Paris started Red Wine & Blue and Emily Schriver took the reins at The Matriots, we stepped into our roles because we’re passionate about encouraging women to tap into their political power. Katie and her team…
Critics argue remap reform would lead to fewer Black lawmakers
Black former state lawmakers from Ohio and Michigan on Monday broke with Democrats in general and the NAACP by arguing that a proposed constitutional amendment to overhaul redistricting will lead to fewer minorities in office….
Goal of Issue 1 grassroots effort: Change Ohio’s reputation as one of nation’s most gerrymandered states
Ohio is one of the 11 most gerrymandered states in the United States. Issue 1, the “citizens, not politicians” ballot initiative in November would change that distinction. According to a report by the World Population…
Ohio Voter Guide: State Issue 1
Issue 1 on Ohio’s November ballot would change the way the state draws district maps for Congress, the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate. The constitutional amendment before voters would replace the current…
Enough already, Mr. LaRose
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose seems to never stop finding ways to undermine his own reputation, with decisions that flout his job duties as the state’s chief election official. He did it again last…