Ohioans will pay $700 a month more for our health insurance next year, unless Congress reverses the ACA cuts.

Make sure you request your absentee ballot, and mail your return ballot, WELL in advance. Your ballot must be POSTMARKED by Monday, Nov 3 and RECEIVED by the Board of Elections by Saturday, Nov 8. Last year it took 8 days for a letter to get across Newark. Hand deliver your ballot if you can.

VIRTUAL EVENT: Ohio Statehouse 101🇺🇲🇺🇲 Learn how a bill becomes a law in #Ohio and how YOU can impact state laws and policies! Join us for this fast paced, in-depth training with time for Q&A at the end! REGISTER HERE: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

NYT on the alleged messages on the shooter's weapon:

On the anniversary of the greatest single-day act of ideological murder in our nation's history, we condemn every murder, and renew our call for common sense gun regulation.

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Ohio is a prime example, and corrupt authorities are poised to make our Congressional map even worse.

Tonight, September 2 at 6 pm! Sign up to receive a link to join the call. www.mobilize.us/ohdems/event...

We salute working people in Ohio and across the nation. Happy Labor Day! If you're in Newark, join us for the parade! Step off at noon from 3d & Walnut - parade route will run straight up 3d to Hudson to the Union Hall.

As Governor, @amyactonoh.bsky.social would be instrumental in protecting Ohioans' health while the federal government abdicates.

Today! Get to the Statehouse if you can.

Trump’s megabill is the biggest transfer of wealth to the ultra-rich from working families in history.

The man convicted of 34 felonies is trying to educate us about crime? Did we get that right?

We've looked for Troy Balderson in Lancaster and Marion. Maybe he'll be in Mt Vernon? Come find out ... and hear speakers who actually care about our district! www.mobilize.us/knoxcoohindi...

JD Vance came to Canton in OH-13 desperate to sell his billionaire-first budget. While he was attempting to smear @repemiliasykes.bsky.social, he forgot to mention his bill will rip food from 400k Ohioans, risk healthcare for 700k more, and shutter rural hospitals across the state.

You're invited to celebrate two outstanding candidates: Reynoldsburg City Council President Shanette Strickland, candidate for City Auditor, and School Board President Angela Abram, candidate for City Council. Aug 12 6-8 PM, SC Bar & Kitchen, 1921 SR 256, R'burg. secure.actblue.com/donate/angel...

It's construction, delivery, rhyme, assonance, consonance. It's setup and punchline and rhythm. Lehrer's like if a stand-up comic with the linguistic command of Shakespeare wrote musicals.

One thing I want to say about Tom Lehrer is that not only were his songs deeply, darkly funny, but they're also so linguistically and musically fine-tuned that they are *hard* to perform. I don't think anyone has ever even come close to performing them like he could.

The Washington Post has a wonderful obit of Tom Lehrer. I laughed out loud many times. Here's a gift link, and here's this piece (or its traffic) will convince whoever is running that place to replenish and respect the obit section. 1/2 🎁https://wapo.st/3J6GVeA

Please keep Commissioner Hill's family in your thoughts and prayers. We are grateful for his long service to the people of Licking County. www.newarkadvocate.com/story/news/l...

Tomorrow, Friday, July 25, 4-5 pm! Dr Bryan Hambley, candidate for Ohio Secretary of State, will be at our office for a meet and greet. He was so impressive when we hosted him on Zoom - now come meet him in person!

Inflation and everyday costs are up across the board and terrible Republican policies are to blame. Are you paying the Trump Tax? democrats.org/trump-tax Spoiler: You are.

Reminder: Special guests @chrismurphyct.bsky.social and @maxwellfrost.bsky.social will be joining Ohio Dems THIS WEEKEND in Dayton, Ohio for a Town Hall! RSVP now to claim your seat: mobilize.us/ohdems/event/817390 Location will be provided 24 hours before the event.

Ohio's Congressional maps will be redrawn this year (yeah, just like last time, the process was supposed to have started months ago). Get updates and learn how you can contribute.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental American values. We joined Congressional Caucus leaders to support equal opportunity and reject attacks on DEI programs nationwide. Together, we will fight to defend equal opportunities for women, girls, and all Americans.

Call your Ohio Senator and Representative. Sen. Tim Schaffer (614) 466-8076 Rep. Thad Claggett [Newark, Pataskala, Reynoldsburg, Hebron] (614) 466-1482 Rep. Kevin Miller [Heath, Buckeye Lake] (614) 466-2500 Don't know which Rep is yours, or outside Licking County? Search at legislature.ohio.gov

Hakeem Jeffries' brother endorses Zohran Mamdani ––>

School boards; city and village councils, mayors, judges and other municipal officers; township trustees. All are up for election in Ohio this year, and many have an August filing deadline. Do you have talents to share with your community? Ask us about running for office.

Call Sens. Husted 202-224-3353 and Moreno NOW (202) 224-2315. Many nursing homes are at risk of closure if the One Big Bill passes, and most are at very high risk of becoming unsafe via understaffing and inadequate facilities.

Republicans may lie about what's in their budget bill but the numbers sure don't.

SCOTUS Conservatives: We're not worried if babies born to immigrant parents are really 'people'. Also SCOTUS Conservatives: Corporations are people and they can buy elections. #SCOTUS #Republican #Hypocrisy #EndCitizensUnited #Immigration #BirthrightCitizenship #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue

Still need to sign the SB1 referendum petition in Licking County? LAST CHANCE - TODAY, JUNE 25, 3:00-7:00 pm Newark Public Library - Main Branch, 101 W Main St Come for the petition - stay for the air conditioning!

✧. 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 🔦* ⤑ Brought to you by the Licking County Young Democrats - spotlighting local leaders who embody service. This Week’s Spotlight: 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗟 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗪𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗗 (Daniel Crawford for the People) Newark City Council, 2nd Ward Father. Advocate. Public Servant.

Ohio House Democrats have elected Dani Isaacsohn, a Cincinnati lawyer, as their next minority leader. A full chamber vote is scheduled for Wednesday to make him official ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/06/24/o...

Five of Ohio's 12 independent rural hospitals would be forced to close if the bill passes as is. familiesusa.org/wp-content/u...

Juneteenth is a day to celebrate. But it also reminds us that one tactic to keep people from exercising their rights, is to keep us from knowing our rights to begin with. If you haven't already signed the @stopsb1oh.bsky.social petition, make sure to sign before Saturday, and help protect knowledge.

FREE 2025 Central OH Campaign Bootcamp! Any progressive/volunteer considering running this Nov Timeline thru election day Narrative & messaging Budget, finance plan & campaign fundraising Voter contact Public Ed or Muni Govt Hot Topics Register: forms.gle/ZgJx1aoQpdYg... [email protected]

⚠️ Warning: The Trump administration is circulating footage from 2020 to make the situation in L.A. appear more chaotic than it is. This is an intentional effort to manufacture a larger crisis. Stay alert. Pay attention. The propaganda machine is in overdrive.

COTC's faculty equip Licking Countians with skills to thrive in today's economy. The college needs to sign their legally negotiated and ratified contract without further delay. Write a letter to the administration here: actionnetwork.org/.../tell-cen... Then (continued in comments)

Happy Pride Month! Re-posted with alt text from @hrc.org Original post at bsky.app/profile/hrc....

When male lawmakers pass these bathroom laws, they’re thinking of what they would do if they had access to the women’s bathroom, not what trans women do in the women’s bathroom…

We remember with gratitude all those who gave their lives when our Nation called.

This Memorial Day, I highly recommend that you take the time to watch Taking Chance. As this regime hijacks and belittles our veterans, remind yourself of the sacrifices they've made for our liberties. It is available for streaming on Hulu, Max, & for rent on Amazon.

OPPONENT TESTIMONY NEEDED #Ohio's SAVE Act might be the most dangerous bill I've seen from this legislature It would stop tens of thousands of eligible Ohioans from voting It must be stopped. WHAT THIS BILL DOES + how to testify: bit.ly/OhioSAVEAct

After-tax income under the Trump/GOP budget: -People making less than $17/k year: LOSE $1000 -People making between $17k and $51k/yr: LOSE $700 -People making over $4.3M/year: GAIN $389,000 This is what class warfare looks like.

Republican Medicaid cuts will devastate Ohio. An alarming 40% of all children in Ohio are covered by Medicaid and put at risk by these cuts. Medicaid keeps Ohio families afloat. It means fewer evictions, less debt, more senior care, & the chance to stay healthy enough to work.

"[Just weeks after claiming that Abrego-Garcia was affiliated with MS-13, the sole source of that claim] was suspended, in early April 2019, for 'providing information to a commercial sex worker who he was paying in exchange for sexual acts.' Officer Mendez was later indicted and convicted.