/news/tags/mike-brickner Mike Brickner en-US Copyright Thu, 27 Sep 2018 02:37:05 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-09-26/group-calls-for-extended-voting-hours-and-other-voting-reforms A coalition of voting rights groups says reforms are needed to the state’s election process to encourage voting and eliminate problems that keep voters… Thu, 27 Sep 2018 02:37:05 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-09-26/group-calls-for-extended-voting-hours-and-other-voting-reforms Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2018-08-03/anonymous-polling-place-texts-confuse-ohio-voters Voting rights groups say they are getting reports of misinformation and misleading text messages.Mike Brickner with the group All Voting is Local said… Sat, 04 Aug 2018 00:26:15 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-08-03/anonymous-polling-place-texts-confuse-ohio-voters Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2018-04-09/despite-strong-bipartisan-support-aclu-will-not-back-issue-1 The May ballot issue that would change the process for drawing lines for congressional districts, is getting widespread bipartisan support from… Mon, 09 Apr 2018 20:37:43 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-04-09/despite-strong-bipartisan-support-aclu-will-not-back-issue-1 Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2017-12-12/aclu-making-bail-fair-requires-more-than-just-risk-assessment A bill in the Ohio House would try to reform the jail system by basing bail on a person’s risk to society rather than how much money they have.Liberal and… Tue, 12 Dec 2017 22:20:59 GMT /news/government-politics/2017-12-12/aclu-making-bail-fair-requires-more-than-just-risk-assessment Andy Chow /news/community/2017-11-15/aclu-warns-against-plan-to-install-license-plate-scanners-in-cleveland-and-surrounding-suburbs The Ohio ACLU is warning that a plan to install a series of license plate scanners to catch criminals in Northeast Ohio could violate privacy… Wed, 15 Nov 2017 19:05:40 GMT /news/community/2017-11-15/aclu-warns-against-plan-to-install-license-plate-scanners-in-cleveland-and-surrounding-suburbs /news/government-politics/2017-09-28/legislation-in-ohio-statehouse-urges-colleges-to-take-a-stand-against-bds-movement Just a day before Jews celebrate one of their holiest days, Yom Kippur, a state lawmaker is drawing attention to a resolution they say would attack… Fri, 29 Sep 2017 02:27:35 GMT /news/government-politics/2017-09-28/legislation-in-ohio-statehouse-urges-colleges-to-take-a-stand-against-bds-movement Jo Ingles /news/community/2017-05-24/aclu-of-ohio-wants-cleveland-to-reaffirm-its-commitment-to-police-reform The ACLU of Ohio is asking Cleveland to recommit to the promises made in a 2015 consent decree to reform the Police Department. This Friday marks two… Wed, 24 May 2017 21:59:33 GMT /news/community/2017-05-24/aclu-of-ohio-wants-cleveland-to-reaffirm-its-commitment-to-police-reform Mitch Felan /news/government-politics/2017-05-15/ohio-groups-fight-for-changes-in-when-kids-facing-criminal-charges-get-lawyers A group of juvenile advocates is asking Ohio’s top court to require that kids speak to a lawyer before they’re asked if they wish to waive attorney… Mon, 15 May 2017 21:05:19 GMT /news/government-politics/2017-05-15/ohio-groups-fight-for-changes-in-when-kids-facing-criminal-charges-get-lawyers Andy Chow