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Checks and Balances: Our final Civics Essential event
Brittany York
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Feature Story
Ambitious data collection project to advance criminal justice in Ohio
Bob Sandrick
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Feature Story
Getting to Yes: Ohio has been a leader in the development of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Bob Sandrick
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Innovation News
Test your civics knowledge: virtual events are back
Brittany York
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Innovation News
Ohio Civics Essential: upcoming virtual panels
Brittany York
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Feature Story
Criminal justice reform: What is it and why is it important?
Bob Sandrick
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Feature Story
The history of the Electoral College: What is it and why do we use it?
Bob Sandrick
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story
Ohio Civics Essential: A look back at our state’s presidents and how they shaped today’s parties
Bob Sandrick
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Feature Story
Systemic racism is embedded in our society due to past issues that led to present problems
Bob Sandrick
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Feature Story
Opioids and the pandemic: In the midst of isolation, there is hope
Bob Sandrick
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Feature Story
Technology helps communities and organizations get the word out about ballot issues
Bob Sandrick
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Feature Story
Voting 201: Options in Ohio, plus myths debunked
Bob Sandrick
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Feature Story
Civics Essential: What do judges do and why is it important?
Bob Sandrick
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Feature Story
A virtual pivot: Year two of Civics Essential ends with online game nights
Brittany York
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Development News
Ohio Civics Essential launches Virtual Games; use your Jeopardy and civics knowledge to win prizes
Jennifer Mooney
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Feature Story
A helping hand, not a handout: Ohio offers resources for offenders returning to their communities
Jim DeBrosse
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Feature Story
Coronavirus and the law: what you should know about Ohio’s stay-at-home-order
Jim DeBrosse
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Feature Story
Agreeing to disagree: How can we put civility back into civic discourse?
Jim DeBrosse
Thursday, March 19, 2020
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