EQUITY, FAIRNESS, AND JUSTICE FOR ALL

Who were the organizations attempting to influence our vote in Ohio? Why did they spend so much money? This post-election debrief provides an opportunity to reflect and explore the impact of the deluge of ads and wealthy special interests on the state’s highest court. Lisa Graves and Evan Vorpahl from True North Research will provide a behind the scenes look at major donors like Richard Uihlein and David Frecka. Introductions by Catherine Turcer, Common Cause Ohio and Jessica Dickinson, Ohio Fair Courts Alliance. Additional analysis from journalists Randy Ludlow and Alan Johnson Sponsors: Common Cause Ohio, Court Accountability, Indivisible Central Ohio, League of Women Voters of Ohio, and the Ohio Fair Courts Alliance

This virtual forum features experts who delve into the pressing need for robust judicial ethics and meaningful reform for the United States’ highest court. They explain ethics rules, explore the consequences of recent gifts, the potential conflicts of interest that presents, and the refusal on the part of the justices to recuse themselves when such situations arise. Panelists: Gabe Roth, Executive Director, Fix the Courts Lisa Graves, founder and Executive Director, True North Research Hosted by the Ohio Fair Courts Alliance and Common Cause Ohio Co-hosts include: Ohio Families Unite for Political Action and Change League of Women Voters of Ohio ACLU of Ohio Ohio Environmental Council

Yachts, private planes, book deals, gifts - the recent list of questionable ethics by the justices of the United States’ highest court is lengthy and has led to questions about the Supreme Court’s lack of judicial ethics and accountability. Hosted by the Ohio Fair Courts Alliance and Common Cause Ohio, this forum features experts who will discuss the pressing need for robust judicial ethics and meaningful reforms for the US Supreme Court. Panelists include: - Alex Aronson, former chief counsel to US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse - Jennifer Ahearn, senior counsel, Brennan Center for Justice’s Judiciary Program - Sarah Turberville, Director of The Constitution Project, Project of Government Oversight - Lisa Graves, founder and Executive Director, True North Research Cosponsored by Ohio Fair Courts Alliance, Common Cause Ohio, League of Women Voters of Ohio, American Constitution Society, Campus Vote Project, ACLU Ohio and Faith in Public Life

Join Common Cause Ohio for a virtual forum on the role American Electric Power’s (AEP) played and continues to play in Ohio’s largest corruption scandal. Moderated by award-winning Ohio Statehouse journalist Morgan Trau, we will hear from Energy and Policy Institute’s policy researcher and writer Dave Anderson and Kathiann Kowalski, reporter for Energy News Network and Eye on Ohio, who have both closely followed AEP’s involvement. They will discuss the role of dark money, the corruption it breeds, and how the company is still benefiting from HB 6.

Join us for a virtual forum on Ohio's Sunshine Law. We heard from a panel of experts about our Open Records Law and how to do a records request in Ohio. Panelists include •retired reporter Randy Ludlow, •ACLU Ohio's Gary Daniels, and •Common Cause Ohio's Catherine Turcer Saavon Small from Common Cause moderated the panel. Produced by Common Cause Ohio

To celebrate National Sunshine Week, join us for a lively discussion from a panel of political and environmental journalists who have spent their careers shining the light on Ohio’s government and elections. Learn about Ohio’s Sunshine Law, how the Householder/Borges trial is a great example of what happens in the dark, and what reforms are needed to make Ohio a brighter place to live. Panelists are: - Dave Davis, former Plain Dealer reporter, and Journalism Fellow at Youngstown State University - Kathiann Kowalski, Reporter for Energy News Network and Eye on Ohio and author of 25 books - Laura Bischoff, Politics & State Government Reporter for Gannett Ohio Moderated by Catherine Turcer, Executive Director of Common Cause Ohio and Sandy Theis, owner Theis Research and Consulting, and a former reporter and political analyst. Cosponsored by Common Cause Ohio, All Voting is Local, Ohio Fair Courts Alliance, League of Women Voters of Ohio, ACLU Ohio, Ohio Voice, Ohio Environmental Council, and Ohio Citizen Action

Join us for a conversation about political ads and dark money in the races for the Ohio Supreme Court With panelists: Maria Bruno, Equality Ohio; Billy Corriher, People's Parity Project Douglas Keith, Brennan Center for Justice, and Catherine Turcer, Common Cause Ohio Moderated by Camille Wimbish, Ohio Fair Courts Alliance

Join the fishbowl conversation with Ohio policy experts & community leaders to talk about life in a post-Roe Ohio. Experts join the conversation from Ohio Fair Courts Alliance, Equality Ohio, Faith Choice Ohio, Case Western Reserve Law School, plus Dr Anita Somani, practicing OBGYN. We discuss the connection between the courts, your rights, and gerrymandering; interfaith messaging & fairness; the law/impact of the Ohio Supreme Court; civil rights and more.