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How you can act to stop gerrymandering Fair districts are a top priority for a wide coalition of Ohio nonprofits. Ohio voters have two opportunities to speak out against gerrymandering this week, with a crucial vote tomorrow in the U.S. Senate and deadlines looming for Ohio’s new Congressional map. Federal level:  The Senate is scheduled…

Vote expected this week on bill allowing concealed carry of firearms without permit The Ohio House Government and Oversight Committee is holding a hearing Thursday, Oct. 14 at 10 am in Room 121 on HB 227, which would allow Ohioans to carry hidden, loaded handguns in public without a permit or safety training. This would…

Congressional maps; K-12 teaching on race Ohio bills banning the of teaching “critical race theory” grades K-12 are arousing great concern among people of faith working for racial justice and reconciliation. The Statehouse News Bureau reported Sept. 29 about the controversial bills, House Bill 322 and HB 327, both of which have been referred to…

Spotlight: How Will Congress Act? This week, key votes in Congress could shape the future for social and environmental justice in the United States and beyond, as the House considers two infrastructure bills and the Senate may vote on the Freedom to Vote Act (S 2747) introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar.  Please review the policies…