Ohio Redistricting Commission Faces Rework After Failures
Ohio lawmakers and officials clash over redistricting as a seven member commission struggles to appoint a GOP co chair and redraw maps. Senate power plays threaten to shape district lines while Citizens Not Politicians pushes a citizen driven reform for 2024 ballot. The current process remains gridlocked and blamed for political manipulation.
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R-Lima
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Keith Faber
Frank LaRose
Ohio Supreme Court
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Dave Yost
Ms. O’connor
Ohio Redistricting Commission
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The Gazette outlines that letters to the editor are welcome but may be edited for brevity and clarity. Submissions should be 250 words or fewer and must include the writer’s name full home address and telephone number for verification.
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Trans musician Sol Rizzato charts faith and identity in parish life
Sol Rizzato, an organ tuner and interims worship director, uses they them pronouns and plans seminary after facing Catholic Diocese policy restricting LGBTQ expressions. The Elyria church member recounts stigma, a church time out, and journey toward reconciliation while co preaching on Sunday about lost sheep.
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Anne Lamont
Grace
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Washington Avenue Christian Church
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Oklahoma City
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Nathan Russell
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Left-behind Iraqi translators deserve visa relief now
Trudy Rubin argues for immediate approval of P-2 visas for Khalid and Wisam Al-Baidhani and their families, Iraqi translators who aided U.S. forces. She notes repeated revocations and delays despite security checks, appeals, and advocacy by supporters, calling for bipartisan action and clearer procedures.
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Wisam Al-Baidhani
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Farley
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Biden
Al-Baidhanis
International Refugee Assistance Project
Jim McGovern
D-Mass
White House
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