🔈Action Alert!🔈 Go to bit.ly/ActionAlertNoArticleV
Ohio lawmakers in both chambers March 10, are advancing proposals that would push United States towards an Article V Constitutional Convention. This is a dangerous threat to US Constitution, Ohio’s state power & Americans’ civil rights & liberties
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NEW: Check our @legalafmtn.bsky.social podcast episode on uncovering dark $ in the 2024 Ohio Supreme Court election, and what to expect in 2026.
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Ohio voters have until April 6 to register for the May primary, but recent law changes have prompted questions about what’s required.
By: @annastaver.bsky.social
www.cleveland.com/news/2026/03...
Two former FirstEnergy executives accused of bribery launched their defense Friday, arguing that their preferred candidate to lead the state’s utility regulator actually wasn’t the man they’re accused of bribing.
By: Adam Ferrise
www.cleveland.com/court-justic...
Join us March 11 at 6pm for our Fair Districts Huddle when we will explore benefits of open records as part of SUNSHINE WEEK
With Gary Daniels, @acluohio.bsky.social, retired Statehouse reporter Randy Ludlow & environmental reporter Kathiann Kowalski
RSVP:
commoncause-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
One month left to register for Ohio’s May primary: What’s changed and what hasn’t
by Anna Staver
www.cleveland.com/news/2026/03...
The state rested its case in the public corruption trial of former FirstEnergy executives Chuck Jones and Michael Dowling accused of a $4.3M bribery scheme between them and the state’s most powerful regulator overseeing the utility industry.
By: Jack Zuckerman
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There has been a lot of news and speculation about Gov. DeWine's forthcoming announcement on the death penalty.
Our blog explains a governor’s authority over the state’s capital punishment system under the Ohio Constitution & the Ohio Revised Code.
www.acluohio.org/news/underst...
In 2025, state supreme courts continued to play a pivotal role in protecting democracy.
As the country gears up for an exceptionally active electoral cycle in 2026, the process of selecting state supreme court justices remains a key focus.
REPORT: afjactioncampaign.org/2025stateofjustice
“It’s greased.”
That’s how Mike Dowling - the former lobbyist of FirstEnergy accused of paying a $4.3 million bribe - described in a text message to the CEO a complex amendment to pending legislation worth tens of millions per year to the company.
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The defense in the $4.3M bribery case against two former FirstEnergy executives said it tentatively plans to call U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, to testify at the trial on March 13.
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Check out the recording from yesterday's Buying the Bench. Thank you to the indomitable Lisa Graves & intrepid researcher Evan Vorpahl for walking us through dark $ and its impact on the Ohio Supreme Court.
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🗣️ATTENTION Columbus voters - the May election just got a lot more interesting.
We are founding member of @cbussafety.bsky.social and are proud to share that a non-police crisis response proposal will be on the primary ballot!
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Join Common Cause Ohio & the Ohio Fair Courts Alliance tomorrow, March 4 at 6pm ET for a webinar that explores dark money.
Panelists include True North Research's Lisa Graves and Evan Vorpahl!
bit.ly/buyingthebench
💰 If you want to to know the five dark money groups that funded political ads in the 2024 Ohio Supreme Court election & what to expect in 2026, join us on Wed, March 4 at 6:00 pm.
Register here: commoncause-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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We made history last night!
Our non-police crisis response plan is common-sense, popular, grounded in research, and driven by impacted families.
We are grateful to Columbus City leaders for sharing our vision for public safety and community care.
The first state supreme court election of the year takes place today in Arkansas.
It hasn't attracted big spending like some of AR's past judicial races, partly due to these machinations you can read about @boltsmag.org
Check out this new podcast Taking Initiative about direct democracy, the Ohio Constitution, and the obstacles to taking action! The hosts are Judge Pat Blackmon and Ohio Ballot Protection co-chair Laura Lucarelli.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtSy...
👏This moment has been years in the making, and we are so proud of the grassroots @cbussafety.bsky.social campaign for putting up this proposal that will reduce violence, restore community trust, save lives, and transform Columbus for the better.
Next step: #GetOutTheVote 🗳️✅
🚨BREAKING: We reached a historic agreement with Columbus elected officials to place a unified crisis response program on the May 2026 primary election ballot!
Our amendment will enable non-police response workers to meet the needs of community members experiencing behavioral health crises. 🧵
Thursday, the Ohio Fair Courts Alliance and Common Cause Ohio released a report that examines dark money in 2024 Ohio Supreme Court races. Click here to read more:
www.commoncause.org/ohio/articles/new-report-buying-the-bench-uncovering-dark-money-donors-in-the-2024-race-for-ohio-supreme-court/
🧐 We know it's a big election year, but what are the people we elect responsible FOR. What do they actually DO?
🔖 Bookmark our quick guide for the primary and refer back to when you hear about something in government that makes you mad or glad so you know the right person to share your concerns with
🗓️ Join us on Wed, March 4 @ 6:00 pm ET. Lisa Graves, one of the nation’s foremost experts on dark money and the courts, will walk us through the nearly $6M spent on political ads in the 2024 Ohio Supreme Court Election.
Register: bit.ly/buyingthebench
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The report – commissioned by the good government advocates Ohio Fair Courts Alliance & Common Cause Ohio – found that five groups were behind much of the nearly $6 million in spending on judicial ads for both sides.
By: @laurahancock.bsky.social
www.cleveland.com/open/2026/02...
Five groups poured millions in dark money into 2024 Ohio Supreme Court races, study finds
by Laura Hancock
www.cleveland.com/open/2026/02...
Just got some exciting feedback from the first person to read my new book!
It’s a biography of my hero, Justice Anita Earls. This is an inspiring story that needs to be told. You can read the (revised) first chapter and help me tell this story. www.kickstarter.com/projects/206... #ncpol
New @brennancenter.org report on the 2023-24 judicial election cycle shows that independent groups outspent candidates for the first time. And MOST OF THAT MONEY came from progressive groups, including repro rights advocates. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
New from @brennancenter.org: The Politics of Judicial Elections 2023–24
By: @douglaskeith.bsky.social
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
Join us at City Hall on Monday to witness the Community Crisis Response Amendment be *officially* referred to the May 2026 ballot!
📲Sign-up here: www.mobilize.us/acluohio/eve...
