Organizers at the Columbus Fire Fighters Local 67 in Ohio celebrated the defeat of Issue 1 during an election night party on August 8, 2023. This marked the third time in a year that voters in a conservative state rejected attempts by Republicans to make constitutional changes targeting abortion. Issue 1, which aimed to raise …
Around 150 individuals gathered at the Warren AME Church in Toledo, Ohio for a campaign rally regarding a constitutional amendment. Betty Montgomery, a former Ohio attorney general and Republican, proclaimed, “With all due respect, pastor, hell no!” which received applause from the predominantly Democratic audience. The amendment, known as Issue 1, aims to change the …
Yesterday’s Supreme Court decision declared that race-conscious admissions programs are unconstitutional. However, colleges are still allowed to consider how race has affected an applicant’s life when mentioned in their admissions essay. This ruling has sparked speculation about the potential value of personal essays in expressing one’s racial background. The end of affirmative action will not …