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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Julie Carr Smyth

GOP state lawmakers try to restrict ballot initiatives, partly to thwart abortion protections

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With other state lawmakers seated around her in the Ohio House, Democratic state Rep. Tavia Galonski got to her feet and began to loudly chant, “One person, one vote!”

The former Teamster's cry spread quickly through the visitors gallery, then began to rise from the throng of protesters gathered outside in the statehouse rotunda. Struggling to be heard over the din, the Republican speaker ordered spectators cleared from the chamber.

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