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Democracy Is A Participatory Sport – 02/22/2022 – Volume 66

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Democracy Is A Participatory Sport – 02/22/2022 – Volume 66

What’s Inside

  • Alan Darnowsky Petition Signing Party
  • Important Election dates for May 3rd Primary
  • What’s New From Clermont To Columbus And Beyond
  • Word From The Chair
  • Democracy Is A Participatory Sport- Get Involved
  • Reading Room
  • COVID19 In Ohio
  • Join The Donkey Club
  • Clermont County Democratic Club Updates
  • Clermont County Democratic Club Directory

ALAN DARNOWSKY PETITION SIGNING PARTY

Alan Darnowsky is running for Congress in Ohio’s Second District. He needs signatures of Democrats and Independents to get on the Democratic primary ballot. He will be having a petition signing party this Saturday. Come by, say hello, and sign!

Saturday, February 26, 2022
Plane Street Coffeehouse and Cafe
125 W Plane Street
Bethel, OH 45106
1-3PM
Hope to see you there.

IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES AND DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES IN THE MAY 3RD PRIMARY

The Ohio primary is Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Be sure to check your registration here. The deadline to register for the May primary is April 4th. You may register online here.

IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES TO REMEMBER

Apr. 4     Deadline Registration for Voting in May Primary
Apr. 5     Absentee Voting Begins and ends May 2
Apr. 30   Deadline to request a ballot
May 2     Absentee Ballots must be Post Marked
May 3     Primary Election Day
May 13   Absentee ballots returned by U.S. Mail must be postmarked no later than May 2 and received by boards of elections by this date to be counted.

Statewide Democratic Candidates on the May 3rd Ohio primary ballot.
Tim Ryan, U.S. Senate
Morgan Harper, U.S. Senate
Jennifer Brunner, Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Marilyn Zaya, Justice of Supreme Court
Terri Jamison, Justice of Supreme Court
Nan Whaley, Governor
John Cranley, Governor
Jeffrey Crossman, Attorney General
Chelsea Clark, Secretary of State
Marion Mayor – Scott Schertzer, Treasurer
Taylor Sappington, Auditor of State

Be sure you’re registered and VOTE!

For Immediate ReleaseThursday, February 17, 2022

CONTACT: Cameron Keir, ckeir@ohiodems.org, 614-506-5413

Ohio Democratic Party Executive Committee Votes to Endorse Candidates in Senate, Supreme Court Races

Columbus, OH — Today, the Ohio Democratic Party (ODP) held a virtual meeting of its Executive Committee. Per ODP bylaws, the Committee is required to consider endorsements of statewide candidates before the primary election. The Executive Committee voted tonight to endorse Rep. Tim Ryan for Senate, Justice Jennifer Brunner for Chief Justice and Judges Marilyn Zayas and Terri Jamison for Supreme Court.

“Ohio Democrats are proud to endorse Rep. Tim Ryan, Justice Jennifer Brunner and Judges Marilyn Zayas and Terri Jamison, and we’re excited about the strong candidates we have running. We’re confident we have a strong, diverse ticket coming out of the primary elections that will show voters we’re on their side and lead us to victory in November,” said Chair Walters.

At the request of both candidates, ODP’s Executive Committee did not endorse in the race for governor.

“We respect Mayor Cranley’s and Mayor Whaley’s request for the party not to endorse in the governor’s race. We’re confident that our eventual nominee will provide Ohio voters a much better alternative to the failed leadership and corruption coming out of Mike DeWine’s statehouse,” said Walters.

The Executive Committee will meet again in March to consider endorsements in the other statewide races.

According to ODP bylaws, the Executive Committee shall be called for a meeting before the primary election and the Committee must carefully consider an endorsement in each race. Before tonight’s endorsement vote, the Party convened a screening committee made up of members of the Executive Committee that met with each candidate. The candidates also filled out questionnaires and were vetted thoroughly.

WHAT’S NEW FROM CLERMONT TO COLUMBUS AND BEYOND

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CUPS ARE NOW RECYCLABLE IN CLERMONT COUNTY

Disposable paper cups, most plastic cups, and aluminum cups are now accepted in all curbside bins and public recycling drop-off dumpsters in Clermont County, regardless of the hauler. Examples of the newly accepted material include paper and plastic beverage cups from fast-food restaurants (Starbucks, McDonalds, etc.), plastic souvenir cups, and aluminum cups such as those used at many stadiums and some dedicated outdoor refreshment areas (DORAS). READ MORE

CALLS FOR OHIO TO MAKE PLAN ON REMAINING RESCUE PLAN DOLLARS

Ohio still has billions of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on the table, and advocates are calling for a public planning process to ensure the needs of communities are met. $2.7 billion of the more than $5 billion allotted to the Buckeye State have already been assigned. READ MORE

OHIO SUPREME COURT TO REDISTRICTING COMMISSION: WHY SHOULDN’T WE HOLD YOU IN CONTEMPT?

Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor signed an entry in all three of the lawsuits against the ORC on legislative redistricting, asking Gov. Mike DeWine, Secretary of State Frank LaRose, Auditor Keith Faber, Senate President Matt Huffman, House Speaker (and commission co-chair) Bob Cupp, state Sen. (and commission co-chair) Vernon Sykes and House Minority Leader Allison Russo, to explain the “failure to comply with this court’s February 7, 2022 order,” and why they shouldn’t face anything from fines to jail time, the consequences for contempt of court. READ MORE

PRESIDENT’S DAY: FROM THE WHITE HOUSE TO THE BALLOT BOX

As we celebrate Presidents’ Day 2022, we’re taking a look at four key inflection points for voting rights when the head of state either stepped up or failed to meet the moment, whether within their control or not. READ MORE

WHAT WILL RUSSIAN RECOGNITION OF BREAKAWAY UKRAINE REGIONS MEAN?

Russian President Vladimir Putin told the French and German leaders on Monday that he planned to sign a decree recognising two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent. Here’s a look at the implications for the wider crisis, in which the United States says Russia may be poised to invade Ukraine with a force of up to 190,000 troops it has massed near its neighbour’s borders. READ MORE

WORD FROM THE CHAIR – RAYMOND LEMBKEIt is tempting to think of Clermont County as this anomalous Republican enclave where our Party has dropped the ball. That image is particularly tempting when we compare ourselves to Hamilton County next door, which is now a Democratic County. Unfortunately, Clermont County is in Ohio’s political mainstream by many measures. READ MORE

Katie Paris, Ohio resident and the founder of Red Wine and Blue — a national network of like-minded, mostly Democratic suburban women — believes the only way to fight back the increasingly vitriolic rhetoric from parents whose protests over mask mandates and diversity education have turned school board meeting rooms into battlegrounds, is to present a calm face to counter the angry groups that have dominated and disrupted board meetings and in some cases threatened officials. Her network of more than 300,000 women recently broadened its focus to fight the rising number of book bans across the country, launching a case trackeron Jan. 31, and is running training sessions to help women testify and manage highly charged government meetings. Democracy is a participatory sport. To find out how to get involved sign up for their newsletter here. Red, Wine & Blue was featured in the Washington Post here.

Campaign Staff Academy

Applications for our next cohort of the LEAD Ohio Campaign Staff Academy are open!

Democracy is a participatory sport. Campaigns require more than strong, well trained candidates to win elections. Campaign managers and staff play an important role to ensure campaigns are organized and effective, and we need more of them in Ohio. This training program is specifically tailored for current and future campaign managers and campaign staff. Whether you are working on a school board race or have your sights set on managing a candidate for Congress, the skills we teach and the network you’ll build in this Academy will be extremely valuable.

The Campaign Staff Academy will be hosted over the course of 8 weeks. In person is in Columbus, Ohio and we typically do 8-8.5 hours in a single day, but for virtual learning we’ll do about 3 hours on Saturday and 3 hours on Sunday because Zoom fatigue is a real thing. Training dates are as follows:
  • In-person: Saturday, March 26th
  • Virtual: Saturday, April 9th & Sunday, April 10th
  • Virtual: Saturday, April 23rd & Sunday, April 24th
  • In-person: Saturday, May 14th

Each class builds on the last, so it’s important to attend ALL classes. The training is free and you may apply here.

This is an organization you can participate in as an individual or a group. Postcards to Voters are friendly, handwritten reminders from volunteers to targeted voters giving Democrats a winning edge in close, key races coast to coast.

What started on March 11, 2017 with sharing 5 addresses apiece to 5 volunteers on Facebook so that they could mail postcards to voters in Jon Ossoff’s race grew in one month to 1,200+ volunteers nationwide and over 51,000 postcards mailed.

Now, we consist of over 75,000+ volunteers in every state (including Alaska and Hawaii) who have written close to 8 million postcards to voters in over 200 key, close elections. Democracy is a participatory sport. If you are a candidate and would like Postcards to Voters to support your campaign you must apply. For information about writing postcards go here.

READING ROOM

It Could Happen Here: Why America Is Tipping from Hate to the Unthinkable―And How We Can Stop It by Jonanthan Greenblatt

It’s almost impossible to imagine that unbridled hate and systematic violence could come for us or our families. But it has happened in our lifetimes in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. And it could happen here.

Today, as CEO of the storied ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), Jonathan Greenblatt has made it his personal mission to demonstrate how antisemitism, racism, and other insidious forms of intolerance can destroy a society, taking root as quiet prejudices but mutating over time into horrific acts of brutality. In this urgent book, Greenblatt sounds an alarm, warning that this age-old trend is gathering momentum in the United States—and that violence on an even larger, more catastrophic scale could be just around the corner. READ MORE

COVID19 IN OHIO

TRACKING CORONAVIRUS IN OHIO

Sources: State and local health departments About this Data: New cases and deaths are matched to the date they occurred when possible. Otherwise, they are recorded on the date they are reported by health departments. The seven-day average is the mean number of new cases and deaths for the previous seven days.

You can find where to get vaccines and booster shots in Clermont County here.

Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests here.

Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of #4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order:

  • Limit of one order per residential address
  • One order includes #4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
  • Orders will ship free starting in late January

For information for COVID19 testing in Ohio go here.
For more information about the numbers in Ohio, what precautions you need to take and where you can find resources for testing, mental health assistance and employment visit the Ohio Department of Health Coronavirus Portal  

JOIN THE DONKEY CLUB

Your Clermont County Democratic Party believes the economy should work for everyone, diversity is a strength, health care is a right, facts and truth matter, fair and effective government is fundamental, and justice is for ALL. We strive to cultivate and elect public servants who reflect these beliefs. There are two ways you can impact Clermont County Democratic Party with donations: (1) Monthly contributions help us manage our yearly expenses. (2) Annual donations in any amount are welcome. Whether it’s a one-time contribution or a recurring monthly contribution we appreciate your support. Join online by clicking the Donation button below or join by mailing a check made out to CCDP PO Box 475, Batavia, Ohio 45103

CLERMONT COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CLUB UPDATES

The Young Dems are having a happy hour at Jungle Jim’s Wednesday night, Feb. 23rd, at 6:30. Please join us if you are available!

Quin-T Democrat Club’s next meeting is Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. David Pepper, former Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party and author, will be the guest speaker. He will be discussing his most recent book Laboratories of Autocracy. Details forthcoming.

To give you a sneak preview here’s Sam Seder interviewing David Pepper on The Majority Report.

Reminder: per the Ohio Democratic Party’s directive in-person meetings are suspended due to increases in COVID cases overwhelming our hospital systems. Please contact the leaders of our Democratic clubs to find out their meeting arrangements.

CLERMONT COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CLUB DIRECTORY

Below is a listing of Democratic groups in Clermont County. Due to the concerns about COVID19 it is a challenge to schedule in-person meetings. Remember this is temporary. We will get through this! Click on the name of each club and it will take you to their website or Facebook page with updated information about meetings. Some groups are conducting virtual meetings while others are looking to outside locations.

Quin-T Democrat ClubDemocracy In Action
West Clermont DemocratsClermont County Young Democrats
The Goshen Democratic ClubDrinking Liberally

Clermont County Democratic Party Central Committee

Please contact Patty Lawrence, Central Committee Chair at: p.lawrence@fuse.net for more information.

Clermont County Democratic Party Executive Committee
The Executive Committee will meet on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 6pm via Zoom

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This is your newsletter. We welcome you to submit news items, events, book reviews or anything else you feel is important to advance our Democratic values in Clermont County.

Next issue will be published Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Deadline for submissions for the next issue is Friday, March 4, 2022. Send your submission with “CCDP Newsletter” in the subject line to our newsletter editor Cheryl Richards at: cheryl1richards@gmail.com

Share the newsletter with your friends and encourage them to sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter at clermontdems.org

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  • Democracy Threatened – 05/16/2023 – Volume 98

    WHAT’S INSIDE CCDP Picnic In The Park Is This Saturday May 20 Word From The Chair – Raymond Lembke What’s New From Clermont to Columbus and Beyond ODP Statement On 60% Threshold Constitutional Amendment Next Steps To Protect Ohio Citizens’ Rights To Ballot Initiatives Sign The Petition To Protect Reproductive Rights In Ohio Is Your Ohio General Assembly Working For You? Free Online Training Join The Donkey Club Today Clermont County Democratic Club Meetings Clermont County Democratic Party Committee Meetings Next Issue Publication Dates CCDP Picnic In The Park- This Saturday! The 2023 Donkey Dinner will be a picnic this year! Join us on the afternoon of Saturday, May 20, 2023 at American Legion Victor Stier Post 450, 450 Victor Stier Drive, Milford, Ohio 45150 on the banks of the Little Miami River in historic Old Milford. This fundraising event is family oriented so bring the kids! We need young blood in the party! FOOD AND ACTIVITIES The grill will be on with hamburgers and hotdogs, whichever you choose! Sides and drinks too. Cake and Pie Auction Are you a prolific baker? Connoisseur of delicious sweets? Whether you’re baking or bidding, our Cake and Pie Auction is right up your alley. Bring your specialty cake or pie to be auctioned off at the picnic. Delicacies that have brought in the highest bids in the past are New York Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip Cheesecake and Chocolate Guiness Cake with Irish Cream Icing. Bids for these scrumptious delights have gone into the hundreds to support our organization. So pull out your recipe box and bring it on! There will be games and speakers, including Jill Schiller, Hamilton County Treasurer. Come enjoy the warmer weather, hear some future candidates and mingle with your fellow Clermont County Democrats. Hope to see you there! TICKETS $35 for adults $10 for children 12 and under You may purchase your tickets online and securely through ActBlue at this link: Purchase tickets online. WORD FROM THE CHAIR- Raymond Lembke The importance of defeating SJR 2 cannot be over-emphasized. Ohioans need an avenue to make needed changes in Ohio law that do not align with the far-right agenda. Ohio voters must vote and vote NO this August 8. Talk to your friends and family so they get out and vote NO. The Ohio Democratic Party and the Clermont County Democratic Party will be canvassing to bring out the NO vote. If you are willing to join that effort, call our headquarters at 513-732-2378 and leave us a message. We will call you back. VOTE NO IN AUGUST! CONTINUE READING What’s New From Clermont To Columbus And Beyond Click on the headline to access the full article Ohio Voters Sue Over August Election on Resolution To Restrict Ballot Measures WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, May 12, individual Ohio voters and One Person One Vote, a coalition representing Ohio voters, filed a complaint in the Ohio Supreme Court challenging recently passed Senate Joint Resolution 2, a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would increase the threshold to pass constitutional amendments from 50% to 60%. As laid out by the resolution, Ohio voters will vote on whether or not to adopt this higher threshold in a special election set for Aug. 8, 2023. CONTINUE READING Additional reading on this very important issue: Supermajority amendment opponents sue, arguing ‘no legal basis’ for August election Commentary: Ohioans, you have a voice — for now. Be sure to use it So Ohio will have an election Aug. 8 to vote on a constitutional amendment to move the goalposts on citizen-initiated constitutional amendments. It would set a new standard for passing such amendments — they would have to pass by 60% instead of the 50%-plus-one that has been the standard in Ohio since 1912. In other words, 41% of the electorate could thwart the will of 59% of Ohio voters. CONTINUE READING U.S. House GOP wants spending cuts — and also $10B in home-state earmarks U.S. House Republicans have requested more than $10 billion in earmarks to be included in next year’s appropriations bills, despite demanding massive spending cuts as a contingent for raising the nation’s debt ceiling. CONTINUE READING Ohio Democratic Party Statement on Passage of GOP Legislation to Effectively End Citizen-Led Ballot Initiatives Columbus, OH, May 10, 2023 – Today, Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement after Republicans in the legislature passed a bill – bankrolled by an out-of-state, out-of-touch billionaire– to effectively end citizen-led ballot initiatives in Ohio. “Today, Ohio Republicans sold out our Constitution to corrupt politicians and out-of-state billionaires. Despite opposition to this bill from Ohioans across the political spectrum, Republicans chose to pass it anyway, giving the middle finger to voters across our state. But make no mistake: the fight isn’t over. We’re ready to mobilize voters across the state to fight this Republican power grab and protect Ohioans’ fundamental rights at the ballot box.” Next Steps Vote NO Campaign Volunteer Leader Zoom Training Time Friday, May 19 12pm EDT + 3 more days Location Virtual event Join from anywhere Make no mistake: A 60% vote threshold to pass citizen-led constitutional amendments is an existential threat to many progressive causes we hold dear in the state of Ohio. However, we needn’t despair: If we undertake a robust canvassing operation and knock 500,000 doors in the next few months, we can turn out our Democratic base and WIN. Volunteer leaders will be tasked with hosting canvasses twice a week that other volunteers can attend. This training will thoroughly prepare and equip you with everything you need to be a effective volunteer leader. We’ll also get you queued into our support systems: The ODP organizing staff is here to help you every step of the way and to make sure you have everything you need to be an effective leader throughout the rest of this Vote NO Campaign. REGISTER HERE Vote NO Campaign Virtual Phonebank and Training Time Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 – 7:30pm EDT Location Virtual […]

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  • Don’t Let Our Voices Be Silenced – 05/02/2023 – Volume 97

    WHAT’S INSIDE CCDP Picnic In The Park Word From The Chair – Raymond Lembke What’s New From Clermont to Columbus and Beyond Sign The Petition To Protect Reproductive Rights In Ohio Ohio Democrats Drinks With Dems Event Is Your Ohio General Assembly Working For You? Free Online Training Join The Donkey Club Today Clermont County Democratic Club Meetings Clermont County Democratic Party Committee Meetings Next Issue Publication Dates CCDP Picnic In The Park The 2023 Donkey Dinner will be a picnic this year! Join us on the afternoon of Saturday, May 20, 2023 at American Legion Victor Stier Post 450, 450 Victor Stier Drive, Milford, Ohio 45150 on the banks of the Little Miami River in Old Milford. This fundraising event is family oriented so bring the kids! We need young blood in the party! $35 for adults $10 for children 12 and under You may purchase your tickets online and securely through ActBlue at this link: Purchase tickets online. The grill will be on with hamburgers and hotdogs, whichever you choose! Sides and drinks too. There will be games, speakers (including Jill Schiller, Hamilton County Treasurer) and our infamous Cake & Pie Auction. Come enjoy the warmer weather, hear some future candidates and mingle with your fellow Clermont County Democrats. WORD FROM THE CHAIR- Raymond Lembke Republicans hold super-majorities in both houses of the Ohio General Assembly. Republicans hold all statewide elected executive offices (Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor). Republicans hold a majority of seats on the Ohio Supreme Court. Currently Ohio citizens who do not agree with the governing elite’s right-wing agenda can put provisions into the Ohio Constitution by petition. This is the only option Ohio citizens have to limit the self-perpetuating power of the GOP in state government. CONTINUE READING What’s New From Clermont To Columbus And Beyond Click on the headline to access the full article Bipartisan former Ohio governors against raising constitutional threshold to 60% and August vote A group of Republican Ohio lawmakers are dead set on raising the threshold for passing amendments to the state constitution and resurrecting an August special election to do so. But some in the party aren’t comfortable with such an aggressive maneuver. Monday, former Ohio Governor Bob Taft, a Republican, spoke out forcefully against it. CONTINUE READING PAC backed by Illinois billionaire pushes for vote on making it harder to amend Ohio constitution A political action committee has been set up to push for the constitutional amendment requiring 60% voter approval for future amendments, before a vote on a reproductive rights amendment this fall. And most of the funding for the PAC is from a billionaire Republican megadonor from Illinois. CONTINUE READING DeWine isn’t swayed by concerns expressed by elections officials over a possible August election Ohio’s elections officials are coming out firmly against the idea of a statewide special election in August to consider a change to make it harder to pass constitutional amendments. But those arguments are not swaying Gov. Mike DeWine. CONTINUE READING Protect Reproductive Rights In Ohio The Clermont County Democratic Party has launched a petition signing initiative to amend the Ohio Constitution to codify reproductive rights in Ohio. The Republicans have successfully framed the abortion issue as solely a birth control issue. But any woman who has suffered a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or a myriad of other complications associated with pregnancy would disagree with that assertion. The Republicans have also inserted their religious beliefs into government contending life begins at conception. This does not coincide with the science. See #3 and #4 in the summary above. Whether you believe in abortion, or not, we all have a right to bodily autonomy without politicians dictating our medical decisions or forcing government mandated pregnancies and births. Patty Lawrence and Democracy In Action are taking the lead on the petition drive. If you have questions you may contact them at info@democracyinactionohio.com We can never have too many volunteers. There are many ways you can help circulate petitions. House parties, canvassing, talk to your neighbors. This is a non-partisan issue. Reproductive rights affect women on both sides of the aisle. Click here to access the volunteer form for this petition drive. If you are not comfortable circulating petitions be sure to sign one. We must be sure every signature is valid. Here is a list of some tips when signing a petition. How to sign so that your signature does not get rejected. Sign the petition for the county where you are a registered voter. If you are not a registered voter, you may register online or fill out a form from one of the volunteers on site. Go here to register online. DO NOT SIGN MULTIPLE PETITIONS. You may sign only one petition only one time. Use blue or black ink only. Print legibly except for your signature. SIGN your name how it looks on your voter registration.  Printed signatures will not be counted. Only you can sign your name. Reproductive Rights Ballot Initiative Volunteer Leadership Training Time Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30pm EDT + 2 more times Location Virtual event Join from anywhere Throughout 2023, the Ohio Democratic Party is going all out on bringing an initiative to the ballot that would codify reproductive freedom in the Ohio Constitution. This is the only way to restore Ohioans ability to make reproductive decisions for themselves. Haven’t taken the dive into political volunteering before? Don’t worry, you’re in good hands! Whether you’re a seasoned politico or dipping your toes into political action for the first time, we have robust support systems in place that will equip you with everything you need to be a key contributor. Anyone that is willing to put in the work to protect abortion rights can get involved. We truly need all hands on deck if we are to succeed. LEARN MORE Is Your Ohio General Assembly Working For You? Unfortunately right now the Ohio General Assembly, also known as the state legislature, has been gerrymandered into […]

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  • Think Globally, Act Locally – 04/18/2023 – Volume 96

    WHAT’S INSIDE Petition Drive to Protect Reproductive Rights In Ohio CCDP Picnic In The Park – Save the Date Word From The Chair – Raymond Lembke What’s New From Clermont to Columbus and Beyond Pepperspectives – Downward Spiral Is Your Ohio General Assembly Working For You? Free Online Training Join The Donkey Club Today Clermont County Democratic Club Meetings Clermont County Democratic Party Committee Meetings Next Issue Publication Dates Protect Reproductive Rights In Ohio The Clermont County Democratic Party has launched a petition signing initiative to amend the Ohio Constitution to codify reproductive rights in Ohio. The Republicans have successfully framed the abortion issue as solely a birth control issue. But any woman who has suffered a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or a myriad of other complications associated with pregnancy would disagree with that assertion. The Republicans have also inserted their religious beliefs into government contending life begins at conception. This does not coincide with the science. See #3 and #4 in the summary above. Whether you believe in abortion, or not, we all have a right to bodily autonomy without politicians dictating our medical decisions or forcing government mandated pregnancies and births. Patty Lawrence and Democracy In Action are taking the lead on the petition drive. If you have questions you may contact them at info@democracyinactionohio.com We can never have too many volunteers. There are many ways you can help circulate petitions. House parties, canvassing, talk to your neighbors. This is a non-partisan issue. Reproductive rights affect women on both sides of the aisle. Click here to access the volunteer form for this petition drive. If you are not comfortable circulating petitions be sure to sign one. We must be sure every signature is valid. Here is a list of some tips when signing a petition. How to sign so that your signature does not get rejected. Sign the petition for the county where you are a registered voter. If you are not a registered voter, you may register online or fill out a form from one of the volunteers on site. Go here to register online. DO NOT SIGN MULTIPLE PETITIONS. You may sign only one petition only one time. Use blue or black ink only. Print legibly except for your signature. SIGN your name how it looks on your voter registration.  Printed signatures will not be counted. Only you can sign your name. Reproductive Rights Ballot Initiative Volunteer Leadership Training Time Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30pm EDT + 2 more times Location Virtual event Join from anywhere Throughout 2023, the Ohio Democratic Party is going all out on bringing an initiative to the ballot that would codify reproductive freedom in the Ohio Constitution. This is the only way to restore Ohioans ability to make reproductive decisions for themselves. Haven’t taken the dive into political volunteering before? Don’t worry, you’re in good hands! Whether you’re a seasoned politico or dipping your toes into political action for the first time, we have robust support systems in place that will equip you with everything you need to be a key contributor. Anyone that is willing to put in the work to protect abortion rights can get involved. We truly need all hands on deck if we are to succeed. LEARN MORE CCDP Picnic In The Park Save the Date! The 2023 Donkey Dinner will be a picnic this year! Join us on the afternoon of Saturday, May 20, 2023 at American Legion Victor Stier Post 450, 450 Victor Stier Drive, Milford, Ohio 45150 on the banks of the Little Miami River in Old Milford. This fundraising event is family oriented so bring the kids! We need young blood in the party! $35 for adults $10 for children 12 and under You may purchase your tickets online and securely through ActBlue at this link: Purchase tickets online. The grill will be on with hamburgers and hotdogs, whichever you choose! Sides and drinks too. There will be games, speakers (including Jill Schiller, Hamilton County Treasurer) and our infamous Cake & Pie Auction. Come enjoy the warmer weather, hear some future candidates and mingle with your fellow Clermont County Democrats. WORD FROM THE CHAIR- Raymond Lembke Over the weekend, I read the Report of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol (“The January 6th Report”) (Cleadon Books 2022). While the 724 pages of the commercially published version might seem daunting, each chapter is followed by several pages of end notes citing the evidence which supports the statements in the text. These end notes are important to show that the Report’s statements are not made up, and material in many of the notes is interesting in itself, the actual text of the Report is much shorter. CONTINUE READING What’s New From Clermont To Columbus And Beyond Click on the headline to access the full article Analysis: Ohio’s 2024 Senate primary is shaping up to be a repeat of 2022 The 2024 Republican primary for the U.S. Senate nomination, in which the winner will face the difficult task of knocking off Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown, is beginning to remind some of us of the 2022 Senate primary, one of the nastiest, ugliest on record. It ended up producing J.D. Vance as the GOP nominee and eventual winner of now-retired Sen. Rob Portman’s seat. CONTINUE READING Ohio SOS gives yet another reason to make it a lot harder for voters to amend Constitution Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose on Wednesday offered another rationale for making it much more difficult for voters to amend the Ohio Constitution. Now he’s saying it’s needed to fight a possible power grab like one that grew out of a massive bribery and money-laundering scandal. But LaRose didn’t mention in his op-ed that his name came up repeatedly in a criminal trial related to the scandal and that he appeared to be in close communication with some of its central figures. Nor did his office respond when asked whether LaRose ever spoke out […]

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