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Public funds for private purposes: How vouchers are undermining democracy
Take a moment to look around your neighborhood and beyond. In your observations, have you noticed an increasing number of children out and about during school hours? If you have, you’re witnessing the warning signs of future societal instability. And yes, those warning lights are blinking red. Surprise? Not really. It’s been coming for decades. […] The post Public funds for private purposes: How vouchers are undermining democracy appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio’s gerrymandered maps “diminishing the voting power of Black voters,” groups say
Ohio’s gerrymandered maps take voting power away from Black communities, fair map advocates said this week on a media call. The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU’s law school found that about 77% of Ohio (about 9.1 million people) lives in “districts where elections for state representatives are not in serious dispute,” according to their […] The post Ohio’s gerrymandered maps “diminishing the voting power of Black voters,” groups say appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Georgia appeals court to review decision allowing DA Willis to prosecute Trump case
The Georgia Court of Appeals agreed on Wednesday to hear a request filed by former President Donald Trump and eight co-defendants seeking the removal of the Fulton County district attorney from the 2020 election interference case. The appeals court ruling means that District Attorney Fani Willis will renew a court battle with defense attorneys over […] The post Georgia appeals court to review decision allowing DA Willis to prosecute Trump case appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Porn star Stormy Daniels in NYC hush money trial alleges sexual encounter with Trump
WASHINGTON — Adult film star Stormy Daniels told a Manhattan jury Tuesday about meeting Donald Trump in a penthouse suite in 2006, where he told the actress not to worry about his wife and that she reminded him of his daughter shortly before they had sex. The testimony, reported by journalists in the courtroom, described […] The post Porn star Stormy Daniels in NYC hush money trial alleges sexual encounter with Trump appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Arizona’s now-repealed abortion ban cautionary tale for reproductive health care across US
When the Arizona Supreme Court ruled on April 9, 2024, that the state’s Civil War-era law banning nearly all abortions was enforceable, it brought into stark reality the potential impacts of leaving reproductive rights up to the states to regulate, and the related consequences for women’s health. The ruling, set to go into effect in […] The post Arizona’s now-repealed abortion ban cautionary tale for reproductive health care across US appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost says student protesters may face felony charges due to 1953 law
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sent a letter Monday to Ohio university presidents saying recent protesters who were arrested may have committed a felony by wearing a mask. A 1953 Ohio law says it is a felony to commit a crime — even a misdemeanor — with two or more people “while wearing white caps, […] The post Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost says student protesters may face felony charges due to 1953 law appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Religious views on abortion more diverse than they may appear in U.S. political debate
Lawmakers who oppose abortion often invoke their faith — many identify as Christian — while debating policy. The anti-abortion movement’s use of Christianity in arguments might create the impression that broad swaths of religious Americans don’t support abortion rights. But a recent report shows that Americans of various faiths and denominations believe abortion should be […] The post Religious views on abortion more diverse than they may appear in U.S. political debate appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Biden decries campus antisemitism in Holocaust remembrance speech
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden warned Tuesday of rising antisemitism in the U.S. and said too many are forgetting the attack on Israel in October. During a Holocaust memorial speech at the U.S. Capitol, Biden stressed the importance of honoring the 6 million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust, and the victims of Hamas’ […] The post Biden decries campus antisemitism in Holocaust remembrance speech appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
How to find out if you are still registered to vote before Ohio’s purge
Ahead of the November election, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has instructed officials to purge inactive voters from the rolls. Here is what you need to do to find out if you are still registered — plus how you can stay registered. “It’s very important to vote, got a lot of decisions to make,” […] The post How to find out if you are still registered to vote before Ohio’s purge appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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