Advocacy Updates

Ohio Episcopalians are brainstorming ways to support clergy and laypeople as they preach, write, and design action to support a fair, inclusive, and violence-free election and transition of power. We need … Read more

Help calm rage and prevent political violence The attempted assassination of former President Trump on July 13 generated an array of responses, ranging from calls for reconciliation to blaming the … Read more

General Convention calls for action to combat rising religious nationalism In Resolution A081, deputies and bishops to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church resolved that “The Episcopal Church as  part … Read more

Citizens Not Politicians Coalition submits 731,306 signatures for redistricting reform Thousands of Ohioans – including many Episcopalians – spent months talking to fellow voters in all 88 counties to achieve … Read more

On Monday, July 1, the Citizens Not Politicians (CNP) campaign will deliver truckloads of petition booklets from all 88 counties to the Ohio Secretary of State’s office – the next … Read more

Ask the Ohio House to hold hearings on the gun safety bills We’ve been reporting on five bills introduced earlier this year to reduce gun violence, the leading cause of … Read more

Help Ohio children access summer food benefits Sun Bucks is a summer food program which provides $40/month to eligible students. Families are automatically enrolled if they receive free school meals, … Read more

Honoring World Environment Day (June 5), this issue focuses on news and resources for faithful stewardship of “this fragile earth, our island home”(Eucharistic Prayer C, Book of Common Prayer, p. 370).   … Read more

Energy justice bills stalled. Keep calling! Two bills that would reduce energy burden and carbon emissions failed to progress on May 22. For more background on the economic and environmental benefits … Read more

Farm Bill negotiations intensify, crucial to food security and sustainable agriculture; Call/write Wednesday for energy justice bills; Young women charged with felony - latest example of Ohio leaders' intimidating protests and education on human rights Read more

Citizens Not Politicians signature collection final petition training May 15 I have been updating you almost weekly on Citizens Not Politicians, the citizen-led campaign to stop gerrymandering in Ohio by making … Read more

Ohio House could vote May 8 on HB 79 to restore Ohio’s energy efficiency program Your call today could be crucial House Bill 79 allows utilities to develop voluntary portfolios of … Read more