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Ohio could become the 24th state to legalize marijuana or reject legalization for a second time

Ohio voters will decide on a citizen-initiated ballot measure, titled Issue 2, to legalize marijuana on Nov. 7.

Ballotpedia · Oct 22, 2023

Ohio will be the fourth state to vote on a state constitutional right to abortion

In Ohio, voters will decide on Issue 1 on Nov. 7, 2023. Issue 1 would establish a state constitutional right to “make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions,” including abortion, contraception, and other reproductive matters. Issue 1 would allow the state to restrict abortion after fetal viability, except when…

Ballotpedia · Oct 22, 2023

Who are the Republican candidates for House of Representatives speaker?

Nine congressmen had registered by Sunday’s noon deadline following Jim Jordan’s failed bid to claim the gavel

The Guardian - US · Oct 22, 2023

U.S. Reps. Jodey Arrington, Roger Williams decline House speaker bid

Only one Texan, Rep. Pete Sessions, remains in the race for House Speaker. Republicans will hear from the candidates Monday night as they try to fill the job following U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan’s failure to win a majority.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 22, 2023

In U.S. House speaker battle, threats aimed at lawmakers undermine democracy

The use of threats to try and shape political discourse cannot be tolerated. The tactic was on full display last week when Republicans who failed to support U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker were threatened with violence.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2023

Turnover has plagued local election offices since 2020. One swing state county is trying to recover

Local election offices have been understaffed for years

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

Trump fake-elector scheme: where do seven states’ investigations stand?

Several states are investigating the plot created by Trump allies to cast fake electoral votes in the 2020 election

The Guardian - US · Oct 22, 2023

Who are the Oath Keepers?

The anti-government group is best known for plotting the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, but its notoriety extends years earlier.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2023

Thank you, Poland, for showing faith in EU values under threat from the authoritarian right

At least one good thing came out of the disaster of Brexit – it is serving as a bulwark against populism in Europe

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023

Who is Tom Emmer? The midwestern House speaker hopeful endorsed by McCarthy

Tom Emmer’s announcement comes after Ohio Rep Jim Jordan failed to obtain enough votes in his third attempt to grasp the speakership

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023