Ohio lawmakers should update state’s antiquated laws against sexual abuse
A report released by The Ohio State University which found that a former school doctor had sexually abused more than 177 male student-athletes has added pressure on state lawmakers to reform Ohio’s laws against sexual abuse. Since news broke of the late doctor’s widespread abuse, high-profile Republican leaders in Ohio, including Governor DeWine and Attorney […]
Tell Your Lawmakers: Ohio’s Students Deserve Health Education Standards
Ohio is the only state in the U.S. without standards for health education in our public schools. Take a moment to write a letter urging your lawmakers to support H.B. 165 sponsored by Rep. Beth Liston and Rep. Tavia Galonski.
HB6 latest: Ohio Nuclear Bailout Measure Reaches Senate
A bill that would raise utility rates to bailout two Ohio nuclear power plants while gutting renewable energy standards cleared the Ohio House this week. Here's the latest on House Bill 6.
House committee to vote on bringing anti-abortion education to Ohio classrooms
New bill would require Ohio public schools to teach students that “abortion is killing a living human being," while prohibiting the teaching of any material regarding human sexuality.
Tell Your Senator: Pass the Ohio Fairness Act
The Ohio Senate is holding hearings on Senate Bill 11, the Ohio Fairness Act. Introduced in February by State Senator Nickie Antonio, the Ohio Fairness Act would outlaw discrimination in Ohio based on a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Senate Bill 11 has broad support among advocacy groups like the ACLU and EqualityOhio as […]
Nuclear Energy Bill Could Kill Ohio’s Clean Air Industry
A bill is moving in the Ohio legislature that could deal a fatal blow to Ohio’s renewable energy and energy efficiency industry. House Bill 6 would create subsidies for dirty forms of energy like coal and natural gas, potentially increasing unhealthy, climate-changing air pollution over time.
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Ohio Resistance Guide
Inspired by the Indivisible movement, our 5-chapter guide lays out the main differences between Congress and the Ohio Legislature, identifying key tools and tactics for monitoring and influencing legislation at the Statehouse. Download a copy today.
Dear Lawmakers: Defend Public Safety, Reject Permitless Carry in Ohio
Take action! Write a letter to your lawmaker urging them to reject House Bill 178, a bill that would severely weaken Ohio's gun safety laws.
