Coined by civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis, “Good Trouble” is the action of coming together to take peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice and create meaningful change. The civil rights leaders of the past have shown us the power of collective action. That’s why on July 17, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all.

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Washington — The House on Thursday passed the signature piece of legislation of Trump’s second term, approving a massive bill that includes trillions of dollars in tax and spending cuts while ramping up funding for defense and implementing the administration’s immigration agenda. The lower chamber voted 218 to 214 to approve the measure, with two Republicans — Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania — joining all Democrats in opposing the bill. The Senate passed the legislation – 53-53 with Vice President JD Vance broke the tie to pass the bill, dubbed the “big, beautiful bill,” earlier this week. As information becomes available as to what this bill includes and how it will affect every day Americans, it will be posted here.

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These will be the LAST events scheduled as all petitions statewide must be submitted by this weekend to be reviewed before submitting to Ohio Secretary of State by July 4th Holiday. You cannot sign online. This is a petition that requires a ‘wet’ signature – your actual signature on an actual petition. Why? The petition is to put the issue on the November 2025 Ohio ballot.

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On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, members of the Ohio Democratic Party’s State Executive Committee elected Kathleen Clyde as Chair. As she steps into her new role leading Ohio Democrats to success in 2026, Chair Clyde released the following statement:

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ARE YOU READY TO VOTE IN 2025? Need to check your voter registration? Need to update your voter registration? Have you had a name change? Have you had an address change? Need to update your signature on file? Republican Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has announced that his office has published a list of 352,389 inactive voter registrations eligible for removal from the Statewide Voter Registration Database. Check your voter registration status TODAY!

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Join in Good Trouble Protests in Erie County! Two events have been organized by Firelands Indivisible and local resisters! First event is Resist Ramaswamy April 2nd. The second event is Mass Mobilization – Hands Off! which is a national day of protests across America. Make sure you bring your signs to both events. Now is the time to show we won’t sit still as democracy and our government is being systematically dismantled by co-prezidents 45/47 and Musk. For more information, click on clipart above.

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As we watch the dismantling of our democracy through the slash and burn destruction of every institution, we MUST SPEAK UP! We need to let our legislators – in Columbus and in Washington DC – know our opinion! Protests are being held in Columbus every month. In addition, several events have been held in Cleveland and Toledo. Calling, emailing and/or writing your legislator is EASY! Monday, February 17, 2025, is Presidents Day. Call your legislators on Monday! Let them know what you agree with or disagree with what they are doing on your behalf. Read Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur’s suggestions.

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Have you received an orange postcard in the mail advising of your real estate taxes going up? After fielding many questions from clients, John Murray, Sr – a local attorney – has provided a perspective on the recent increase in real estate taxes. Read his opinion on this confusing issue facing the majority of Erie Countians.

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Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R) prepares to purge more than 150,000 Ohio voters who could potentially not be eligible to vote in the upcoming Presidential election in November 2024. LaRose recently published a list of 158,857 inactive voter registrations who are eligible to be removed from the Statewide Voter Registration Database — meaning they would be purged from voter rolls. Despite the November presidential election just around the corner, LaRose is, once again, eliminating thousands of Ohioans registered to vote. Thousands of voters were erroneously removed during the 2019 purge. In addition, LaRose’s continual allegations of noncitizens violating Ohio’s election laws – he alleged 520 noncitizen voter fraud with only one being legit – have proven LaRose is more interested in playing to the Republican base than increasing voter participation in elections.

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