Citizens Not Politicians push to end partisan redistricting in Ohio
The Blade notes growing citizen movement led by Maureen O Connor toward amending the Ohio constitution to strip politicians of redistricting power. A 15 member mixed party board would replace officials, with ex office holders banned, modeled after Michigan. The effort seeks 413487 signatures for a 2024 ballot.
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Prepare for illness as kids head back to school in fall
Ohio health officials warn a looming respiratory season could bring COVID 19 influenza and RSV together. Dr Bruce Vanderhoff urges hand hygiene testing staying home when ill and vaccination with updated COVID boosters RSV and flu shots likely from October. Older adults and infants may qualify for vaccines as part of a plan to keep families healthier this winter. The Youngstown Vindicator
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Parents fight opt out of LGBTQ book readings in Maryland schools
A federal judge in Montgomery County Maryland denied parents from Christian and Muslim faiths the right to remove their children from classrooms when LGBTQ characters are read aloud. The decision upholds no opt out policy as constitutional, leaving religious families to pursue their beliefs while the state continues secular instruction.
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Olive Garden as model for egalitarian dining in America
Tyler Cowen discusses how nonprofit institutions including hospitals and universities fail to reduce inequality and notes a geolocation study finding casual chain restaurants like Olive Garden attract diverse patrons. He argues richer venues often deter poorer customers unless cultural norms loosen.
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