Ohioans vote Tuesday on a measure that would make it harder to pass future changes to the state constitution. Ideastream’s Karen Kasler explains the possible implications for abortion access in Ohio.

Sources:

NPR: A look ahead at the Ohio special election

Five Thirty Eight: Everything You Need To Know About The Ohio Ballot Measure That Could Block Abortion Rights

CNN: Ohio special election becomes proxy for abortion rights fight

PBS News Hour: Ohio voters to decide on constitutional change before determining abortion rights

The Guardian: Republicans pushed a special election in Ohio – what does it mean for abortion rights?

Slate: The Cardboard-Box Billionaires Are at It Again, This Time in Ohio The Uihleins have put millions of dollars toward preventing a vote on abortion in the state.

AP: Voters in Ohio reject GOP-backed proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights

NY Times: Ohio Voters Reject Constitutional Change Intended to Thwart Abortion Amendment

  • Sciaphobia@lemm.ee
    28·
    1 year ago

    This measure is so blatantly anti-democratic that I can barely understand how anyone could justify it.

    This very thing inspired me, a person who currently works nights, to screw up my sleep schedule to vote against it.

    • Just_Not_Funny@lemmy.world
      8·
      1 year ago

      Same. This is the second time I’ve ever voted, and I’m 35.

      I guess I have to thank the Republicans for becoming insane enough to make me feel like I can no longer afford not to vote.