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Ohioans Against Extremism @ohagainstextremism.bsky.social · 5d

This trash bill based on junk science would block access to the abortion pill, SSRIs, and more‼️🚨

Tell these #Ohio legislators to help STOP HB 324:

1️⃣ Your state rep (Find them here: OhioHouse.gov )

2️⃣ Committee Chair Jean Schmidt:
614-466-8134
[email protected]

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Rachel Coyle Ohio @rachelcoyle.wtf · 7d

TONIGHT! (Wednesday 10/1) at 7:00 PM, the @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social coalition will launch our public fight to defend diversity, equity, and inclusion in #Ohio's K-12 schools 💗🇺🇲💗🇺🇲

🔗 Register: bit.ly/DEIToolkitEv... #dei

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 15d

The money is going to start trickling down at any moment, right? RIGHT?!?

More: columbusunderground.com/study-ohios-...

Study: Ohio's $12 Billion in Annual Tax Breaks to Corporations & Wealthy Yield Few Benefits - Columbus Underground

Ohio hands out $12 billion a year in tax breaks, mostly to wealthy individuals and big corporations. Yet the state’s economy continues to lag behind the national average, a report released earlier thi...

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Ohioans Against Extremism @ohagainstextremism.bsky.social · 16d

One of our first @howthingsworkoh.bsky.social trainees has a presentation scheduled tomorrow night! And he's focusing on workers' rights!

Sign up here: coltco.org/training/sta...

@rachelcoyle.wtf #Ohio

How Things Work at the Statehouse | Community Outreach & Labor Training

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indivisiblefire.bsky.social @indivisiblefire.bsky.social · 19d

Action Item!!! Deadline is Monday. Please testify if you can. See the links below. 🇺🇸❤️💪

How Things Work at the Statehouse @howthingsworkoh.bsky.social · 20d

Want to testify for fair, legal district maps for #Ohio?

Testimony template: bit.ly/4nHympW

Testimony must be uploaded to this website by SUNDAY 9/21 at 11:00 am: redistricting.legislature.ohio.gov/meetings

Get updates from the committee: redistricting.legislature.ohio.gov/meetings/mai...

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2025 Redistricting—Testimony Template.docx

Find this resource valuable? Support our work!Share this toolkit: https://bit.ly/4nHympW Ohio Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting — Testimony Template The new Statehouse "Joint Committe...

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tachi @tachimine.bsky.social · 19d

#Ohio #Redistricting

How Things Work at the Statehouse @howthingsworkoh.bsky.social · 20d

Want to testify for fair, legal district maps for #Ohio?

Testimony template: bit.ly/4nHympW

Testimony must be uploaded to this website by SUNDAY 9/21 at 11:00 am: redistricting.legislature.ohio.gov/meetings

Get updates from the committee: redistricting.legislature.ohio.gov/meetings/mai...

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2025 Redistricting—Testimony Template.docx

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Rachel Coyle Ohio @rachelcoyle.wtf · 20d

The #Ohio Democrats' proposed maps are very impressive

They follow all aspects of our state Constitution (novel concept) but would also create districts that are ACTUALLY FLIPPABLE by BOTH PARTIES!

We could hold our legislators accountable! 🥹

Read more: ohiohouse.gov/news/democra...

How Things Work at the Statehouse @howthingsworkoh.bsky.social · 20d

Want to testify for fair, legal district maps for #Ohio?

Testimony template: bit.ly/4nHympW

Testimony must be uploaded to this website by SUNDAY 9/21 at 11:00 am: redistricting.legislature.ohio.gov/meetings

Get updates from the committee: redistricting.legislature.ohio.gov/meetings/mai...

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2025 Redistricting—Testimony Template.docx

Find this resource valuable? Support our work!Share this toolkit: https://bit.ly/4nHympW Ohio Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting — Testimony Template The new Statehouse "Joint Committe...

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How Things Work at the Statehouse @howthingsworkoh.bsky.social · 20d

Want to testify for fair, legal district maps for #Ohio?

Testimony template: bit.ly/4nHympW

Testimony must be uploaded to this website by SUNDAY 9/21 at 11:00 am: redistricting.legislature.ohio.gov/meetings

Get updates from the committee: redistricting.legislature.ohio.gov/meetings/mai...

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2025 Redistricting—Testimony Template.docx

Find this resource valuable? Support our work!Share this toolkit: https://bit.ly/4nHympW Ohio Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting — Testimony Template The new Statehouse "Joint Committe...

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How Things Work at the Statehouse @howthingsworkoh.bsky.social · 20d

HEARING ALERT — The "Joint Committee on Congressional #Redistricting" will accept public testimony this coming MONDAY 9/22 at 11 am!

Come testify in support of the Democrats' proposed #Ohio congressional district maps!

(The Republicans haven't proposed any maps yet...)
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Rachel Coyle Ohio @rachelcoyle.wtf · 22d

One of my favorite #Ohio advocacy organizations is looking for a new executive director 💗 Let's find them someone amazing!
ocaaup.org/news/were-hi...

@ohaaup.bsky.social

#Education #HigherEd #college #universities #students #advocacy

We’re Hiring an Executive Director!

ocaaup.org

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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 29d

As Ohio politicians begin redrawing the congressional map, we're coming together on September 17 in Columbus with voters from every US Congressional District in the Buckeye state to raise our voices in support of fair maps!
Register here or use QR code: bit.ly/FairMapsDay2...

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How Things Work at the Statehouse @howthingsworkoh.bsky.social · 25d

State Rep Karen Brownlee has extended the deadline for her colleagues to cosponsor her resolution demanding the release of the #EpsteinFiles.

All Democratic #Ohio legislators have signed on. But so far, no Republicans.

ohiohouse.gov/members/kare...

After All House Republicans Refused to Cosponsor Resolution Calling for Full, Unredacted Release of Epstein Files, Rep. Brownlee Extends Deadline Giving Them Another Chance

COLUMBUS - <strong>State Rep. Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Twp)</strong> today announced the extension of the cosponsor request deadline for a resolution she plans to introduce in the Ohio House of Repres...

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Rachel Coyle Ohio @rachelcoyle.wtf · 26d

Tell Senator Brenner to introduce a "companion resolution" in the Ohio Senate to demand the release of the #EpsteinFiles:

📲 614-466-8086
📨 [email protected]

Democratic Rep Brownlee has already introduced this resolution in the #Ohio House.
Every Dem legislator signed on. No Republicans yet.

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How Things Work at the Statehouse @howthingsworkoh.bsky.social · 29d

Two events in #NEOhio this week!

Join us for a "How Things Work at the Statehouse" refresher and updates on key #Ohio bills!

🗓 WEDNESDAY (9/10) at 7:00 pm in Hudson

🗓 THURSDAY (9/11) at 5:30 pm in Boardman

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How Things Work at the Statehouse @howthingsworkoh.bsky.social · 29d

Join us in #Columbus next Wednesday 9/17 to demand fair, constitutional district maps for #Ohio!
🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
actionnetwork.org/events/636e4...

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Ohioans Against Extremism @ohagainstextremism.bsky.social · Sep 8

NEW DATES -- Do you wish more Ohioans understand the #Ohio Statehouse?

Become an official "How Things Work at the Statehouse" presenter!

ohagainstextremism.org/become-a-how...

🇺🇲 @howthingsworkoh.bsky.social 🇺🇲

Become a “How Things Work at the Statehouse” Presenter

Alert me about future training dates IN-PERSON IN COLUMBUSWednesday, September 24 VIRTUALThursday, September 25 About the Training Learn the material from the best in the game, Rachel Coyle, co-fou…

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Conchobar @conchobar.bsky.social · Sep 5

@howthingsworkoh.bsky.social You are awesome! Your presentation tonight was A+. Keep it pushin, friend.

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How Things Work at the Statehouse @howthingsworkoh.bsky.social · Sep 3

New #Ohio bill alert....
legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/...

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JBParity @jbparity.bsky.social · Sep 3

Always learn new things from Rachel Coyle. This one came with a surprise about Beatty.

Rachel Coyle Ohio @rachelcoyle.wtf · Sep 3

A lot of research went into this one ---

I've been reading old articles and legal filings to understand WTF happened to #Ohio:

open.substack.com/pub/rachelco... #redistricting #gerrymandering

Ohio Redistricting Prep: Background

Ohio is about to redraw our congressional district maps. Here's some history to explain why.

open.substack.com

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Rachel Coyle Ohio @rachelcoyle.wtf · Sep 3

A lot of research went into this one ---

I've been reading old articles and legal filings to understand WTF happened to #Ohio:

open.substack.com/pub/rachelco... #redistricting #gerrymandering

Ohio Redistricting Prep: Background

Ohio is about to redraw our congressional district maps. Here's some history to explain why.

open.substack.com

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How Things Work at the Statehouse @howthingsworkoh.bsky.social · Sep 2

Toledo area — Join us Thursday 9/4 to learn how YOU can impact #Ohio laws and policy!

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wcpo9news.bsky.social @wcpo9news.bsky.social · Sep 2

Ohio Democratic leader says bipartisanship is focus as summer recess ends

Ohio's new House minority leader, Dani Isaacsohn, says teaming up with the Republicans is essential to getting Democratic priorities accomplished.

www.wcpo.com

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Ohioans Against Extremism @ohagainstextremism.bsky.social · Aug 26

NEW DATES -- Do you wish more Ohioans understand the #Ohio Statehouse?

Become an official @howthingsworkoh.bsky.social presenter!

ohagainstextremism.org/become-a-how...

Become a “How Things Work at the Statehouse” Presenter

Alert me about future training dates IN-PERSON IN COLUMBUSWednesday, September 24 VIRTUALThursday, September 25 About the Training Learn the material from the best in the game, Rachel Coyle, co-fou…

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Indivisible NEO @indivisibleneo.bsky.social · Aug 25

JOIN US THIS WED 8/27 FOR A TIMELY & ACTIONABLE TEACH-IN WITH @rachelcoylehtw.substack.com!
Learn all about how things work at the statehouse and how you can join the fight for fair districts and against extremism in #Ohio. Don’t miss this!

To register: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

Indivisible NEO General Meeting and Teach-In · Mobilize

Join us for our next in person meeting for Indivisible NEO at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights. What to expect: A general meeting open to all where you’ll get updates on our latest ef...

www.mobilize.us

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How Things Work at the Statehouse @howthingsworkoh.bsky.social · Aug 24

Ohioans can attend any of these #redistricting trainings -- It's no problem if you missed the 1st one!
www.equaldistricts.org/trainings

Sign up, spread the word, and get ready to fight for @equaldistricts.org in #Ohio!

Trainings — Equal Districts

www.equaldistricts.org

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