Republican legislators are trying to change the state’s ballot initiative rules to require a supermajority for an abortion rights ballot to pass. “Ohio voters can currently amend the state constitution by a direct vote with a simple majority (50%). If it passes this November, one such ballot initiative – brought forward by Ohio Physicians for …
“Republicans bid to rewrite Ohio’s abortion rules” – The Guardian ‘It destroys democracy’: Republicans bid to rewrite Ohio’s abortion rules.Anti-abortion legislators are trying to change the state’s ballot initiative rules to require a supermajority for a ballot to pass. Ohio law currently allows voters can amend the state constitution by a direct vote with a …
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Oregon voters pass a Ballot Measure 114 to reduce mass shootings. The gun lobby loses, but gets Measure 114 blocked by judge in a small rural county. Ignoring the will of the people isn’t democracy. How many more people will have to die in mass shootings? “The court cannot sustain Measure 114 on mere speculation that the …
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Ballot measures are direct democracy. You vote on key issues that could change your life like these ballot measures. Voter will decide on 140 certified statewide ballot measures from proving more money for infrastructure, or schools, or environmental protections. Others could change how Americans live and vote. Legalizing marijuana. There are even attempts to right past wrongs, with …
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“Reproductive Freedom for All” petition would add the right to an abortion to the Michigan Constitution. The Reproductive Freedom for All petition required 425,000 signatures to make the November ballot. Distill Social a Michigan grassroots group and their coalition partners collected 105,000 signatures. This is their story and tips on fighting for the freedom to choose …
