05 October 2011
On September 29 workers with the huge We Are Ohio coalition turned in 318,460 signatures on referendum petitions to place HR 194, Ohio’s voter suppression bill, on the November ballot. Ohio requires 3% of the number voting in the previous...
25 August 2011
Rachel Radina is a graduate student working w/ Miami University Defend Ohio “We’re concerned about the push to privatize our public universities in Ohio. Chancellor (Jim ) Petro put out a report last week or a plan to create charter-- or...
22 July 2011
While an overused description, yesterday’s meeting of over 700 unionists at the Pipefitter’s Union Hall in Columbus, Ohio certainly qualifies as an historic gathering. Even in the sweltering heat, the huge, enthusiastic crowd poured into...
21 July 2011
Columbus could soon join the growing list of cities, states and countries banning non-biodegradable, single-use plastic bags. A citizens’ initiative is now underway and gathering signatures to present to Columbus City Council along with a...
19 July 2011
Another progressive coalition is seeking to repeal a new reactionary Republican election law in Ohio that targets black, elderly and poor voters.

The unions are once again the backbone of a campaign joined by various voting...

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