Ohio
Ohio Voters Evenly Divided On "Heartbeat" Ban
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
January 23, 2012 - 10:04am (Print)
Unsurprisingly, Republicans and higher income voters approve the ban more than Democrats and lower income voters.
If the Kids Aren't Working, Here Comes the Church
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
January 18, 2012 - 1:58pm (Print)
Yet another group is swarming the Ohio senate, asking for the Heartbeat Ban to be passed.
Take Back the Teddies!
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
January 17, 2012 - 1:47pm (Print)
Ohio senators return "heartbeat bears" provided in a publicity stunt.
Janet Porter Brings In Kids To Lobby For Her Heartbeat Bill
Janet Porter held a press conference in support of her "Heartbeat Bill" in Ohio featuring children as young as four urging its passage. As Robin Marty pointed out last week, it was certainly a manipulative move on Porter's part; it probably did, however, backfire. More of these children's contrived "testimonies" are on Youtube.
A Little Child Shall Lobby Them
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
January 16, 2012 - 6:24am (Print)
Save the "babies." Exploit the children. Pro-choice activists apparently aren't the only ones who found the "Heartbeat" children's crusade a little...awkward.
Children and Teddy Bears Used to Manipulate Ohio Senate on Heartbeat Ban
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
January 11, 2012 - 10:16am (Print)
Next, the supporters will tell the senate every day they don't vote, a kitten will be drowned...
Ohio Politician Says "Sorry About The Confusion" Over Heartbeat Bill Changes
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
January 5, 2012 - 8:36am (Print)
An Ohio state Representitive takes the blame for the bill getting stalled in 2011.
Ohio AG Approves "Personhood" Amendment Language
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
January 2, 2012 - 9:47am (Print)
Attorney General Mike DeWine approves the ballot language, calling it "fair and truthful."
Ohio "Heartbeat" Bill Shelved Until 2012, Again
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
December 15, 2011 - 12:34pm (Print)
After hearing testimony on both sides, the senate has chosen not to vote on the bill this legislative session.
Doctor to Ohio Senate: I Do Not Want To Tell My Patients I Cannot Help Them
by Dr. Lisa Perriera, Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health
December 14, 2011 - 9:54am (Print)
I strongly urge the Ohio Senate to oppose the "heartbeat bill." Lawmakers do not belong in the consultation room with me and my patients.
