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July 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM

💥 TAKE ACTION💥 Stop the Ohio SAVE Act

Dear Friend, When politicians gerrymander districts, ignore our needs, or pass laws that hurt our families – we've always had one critical alternative route: citizens initiatives. We could gather signatures, put an issue on the ballot, and let Ohio voters decide directly. Senate Bill 153 wants…

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July 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM

We Did It, Ohio! 🌞 Big Win in Knox County

Hi Friend, After nearly two years of organizing in Knox County, we didn't just win—we proved what happens when ordinary Ohioans stand together and refuse to stay silent. The farmers and landowners of Knox County have won! The Frasier Solar project has been approved by the Ohio Power Siting …

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June 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM

☀️ BREAKING GOOD NEWS: Frasier Solar Approved

Hi Friend, Incredible news out of Knox County today. The Frasier Solar project has been approved by the Ohio Power Siting Board ! For nearly two years, Ohio Citizen Action has been organizing alongside Ohio's farmers and landowners standing up for their property rights and their right to be pa…

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June 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM

💥 TAKE ACTION💥 Protect Ranked Choice Voting

Dear?Friend, We need your help TODAY to Stop Senate Bill 63 , which would eliminate Ohio voters' rights and local democratic choice.This bill strips away local communities' power to choose how they conduct their elections. Senate Bill 63 would ban ranked-choice voting statewide and withhold st…

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May 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM

💥 Your Voice Made a Difference Against Senate Bill 153

Dear?Friend, Last week, when we asked you to write to the General Government Committee about Senate Bill 153 , you answered the call in incredible numbers. 647 of you took action, writing personalized letters to all six committee members. That means 3,882 individual messages landed in their inbox…

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May 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM

💥 URGENT💥 Stop SB 153 from Silencing Ohio Voters

Dear Friend, We need your help TODAY to Stop Senate Bill 153 , a dangerous attack on Ohio voters' rights and our democratic process. While the SAVE (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility) ACT is debated at the federal level, Ohio lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 153 , an attempted copy-cat…

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May 9, 2025 at 1:27 PM

🎉 VICTORY! We Just Made Ohio History Together

TOGETHER, WE DID IT! Last week, the Ohio legislature passed the immediate repeal of the controversial OVEC coal subsidies that were established under House Bill 6. The repeal of these subsidies means millions of dollars will remain in the pockets of hardworking families instead of propping up obsol…

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May 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM

How We Won Together 💙

TOGETHER, WE DID IT! Last week, the Ohio legislature passed the immediate repeal of the controversial OVEC coal subsidies that were established under House Bill 6. The repeal of these subsidies means millions of dollars will remain in the pockets of hardworking families instead of propping up obsol…

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April 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM

🎉🏆 BREAKING NEWS!! OVEC Coal Subsidies Repealed!

YOU DID IT! Moments ago, the Ohio legislature passed the immediate repeal of the controversial OVEC coal subsidies that were established under House Bill 6. This monumental achievement would not have been possible without YOUR dedication and persistence. When the corruption surrounding House Bill…

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April 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM

🌏🌤️ Good news to share this Earth Day

Your Support Makes Our Work Possible Now more than ever, we need to stand for science and clean energy. Your  contribution to Ohio Citizen Action this Earth Day directly powers local climate solutions that protect our communities and create a healthier future for all Ohioans: - Advocating fo…

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  Melissa English, Ohio Citizen Action · [email protected]

April 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM

Help Us Build on 50 Years of Grassroots Power

Have you ever wondered if your small actions really make a difference? Our 2024 Year in Review ?tells a powerful story - over 366,000 doors knocked, 63,000 face-to-face conversations, and more than 3,600 actions taken by Ohioans who stepped up to fight for clean energy, fair elections, and people…

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April 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM

🚨 Last 2 Weeks to Stop Ohio's Coal Plant Subsidies

Every Ohio ratepayer is funding a massive corporate handout - and we need your support to stop it. Right now, your utility bills include hidden charges that subsidize two failing coal plants along the Ohio River. Utility companies have lobbied relentlessly to keep these bailouts flowing, but we're f…

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  Rachael Belz, Ohio Citizen Action · [email protected]

April 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM

Last 2 Weeks to Stop Ohio's Coal Plant Subsidies

Every Ohio ratepayer is funding a massive corporate handout - and we need your support to stop it. Right now, your utility bills include hidden charges that subsidize two failing coal plants along the Ohio River. Utility companies have lobbied relentlessly to keep these bailouts flowing, but we're f…

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April 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM

Meet Adam: He's on the frontlines of democracy in Ohio

Hi Friend, My name is Adam Wilkey and I’m the Regional Field Director in Cincinnati at Ohio Citizen Action. Every day, rain or snow, I stand on the frontlines of democracy, knocking on doors across Ohio. The voices I hear are powerful, honest, and ready for change. When Ohioans learn how their…

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March 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM

CRITICAL: Tell your legislators to protect the OVEC repeal - act now!

Dear Friend, NEWS: The utility companies tried to keep their coal plant bailouts yesterday—and they FAILED. In a stunning 17-7 committee vote followed by a 90-3 House floor vote, Ohio lawmakers stood strong against pressure to extend the costly OVEC subsidies that have drained nearly half a …

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March 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM

Power⚡️to the People: Tell Lawmakers to End the OVEC Coal Bailout

Dear Friend, I'm writing with urgency about an issue hitting every Ohioan right in the wallet. Right now, you're paying extra on your electric bill to prop up coal plants built in the 1950s You read that correctly. Every single day, Ohio families and businesses are forced to pay $445,00…

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March 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM

💜 A Farewell Message from Lynn

Dear Ohio Citizen Action Members, After 40 wonderful years serving this organization that I deeply love, I'm writing to share that I'll be retiring from Ohio Citizen Action. As I reflect on my career, I wanted to share some thoughts with all of you who make our work possible. My activism began…

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February 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM

A Love Letter 💌 to Courage

Hi Friend, This is a love letter to every person who has stood with us in moments both challenging and triumphant. It's a love letter to our tireless field canvassers who brave all weather and, sometimes, tense crowds to fight for our shared energy future. Most of all, it's a love letter to yo…

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January 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM

Meet Kat: She's growing clean energy in Ohio

Hi Friend, My name is Kat Ricketts and I’m the Solar Community Coordinator at Ohio Citizen Action. I help to promote utility-scale solar at the local level in rural communities. Having grown up in a small Ohio town as the granddaughter of a corn and soybean farmer, I’ve seen first-hand the in…

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January 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM

BREAKING NEWS: New Year, New Indictments

Dear Friend, Today marks a historic moment in our fight against corruption in Ohio. Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and Senior VP Michael Dowling are facing federal racketeering charges for their alleged roles in the $60 million bribery scandal that shook our state. Could these indictments…

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December 31, 2024 at 1:55 PM

⏰ Last chance for your 2024 charitable contribution

THANK YOU! In 2024 your generosity fueled activism, collaboration, voter engagement and outreach, and building grassroots power. There's still time to show your support for Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund and still claim your tax-deduction for 2024. Click to Give! Thanks and se…

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  Melissa English, Ohio Citizen Action · [email protected]

December 29, 2024 at 1:16 PM

There's still time to make your tax-deductible year-end gift

Dear Friend, This is it! This is the last minute to show your support for Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund and still claim your tax-deduction for 2024. Contribute We accomplished so much together this year.  Together we will continue to defend direct democracy and hold utilities accoun…

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December 27, 2024 at 1:23 PM

2024 wrapped! 🎁

Dear Friend, What an amazing year of gifts at Ohio Citizen Action. Thanks to you, we've unwrapped some incredible achievements this year: 🎁 We hired our largest and most diverse staff ever, to enable more effective communication and organizing across different communities 🎁 We expanded …

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December 19, 2024 at 12:41 PM

Sincere thanks, Friend, from Ohio Citizen Action

Dear Friend, Your involvement has been the driving force behind our mission to create a better future for all Ohioans. This year, thanks to your support, we have achieved significant milestones: - We've hired the most diverse field staff in our 49-year history, especially in terms of race…

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December 12, 2024 at 1:39 PM

Standing up for truth in Ohio

Dear Friend, In Knox County, Ohio, a powerful story is unfolding that shows exactly why your support is crucial. Fossil fuel interests are waging a sophisticated campaign to block clean energy progress, using everything from shadowy front groups to compromised local media to spread misinforma…

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December 10, 2024 at 12:21 PM

TAKE ACTION: Help Lower Ohio Energy Bills

Dear?Friend, With rising energy costs affecting communities across Ohio, we have an important opportunity to help residents and small businesses save money on their electric bills. House Bill 79 is currently before the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee, and your voice is needed to …

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December 3, 2024 at 11:29 PM

The Power of Truth: How Bella Transforms Communities

Dear?Friend, "Sometimes, all it takes is one real conversation to change everything," says Bella, our Rural Campaigns Manager who specializes in deep canvassing - taking the time to truly listen and connect with Ohio residents. In an era when misinformation can spread rapidly through our com…

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December 3, 2024 at 7:20 PM

Meet Katelyn: She's bringing democracy to your door

Dear?Friend, "Helping people understand how important these issues are is what really paid off for me and made the (canvassing) experience worthwhile," shares Katelyn Gramza, one of our dedicated field canvassers in Cincinnati. Katelyn represents the heart of our mission: training activ…

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December 3, 2024 at 3:11 PM

After 50,000 doors, here's what I've learned...

Sarah Strinka, Justin Gray-Beeson and Carly Sabella in 2023. Dear?Friend, "No matter how many doors I knock on, people still continue to surprise me," says Justin, a veteran canvasser who has recently been promoted as our regional field director in the Cleveland office.? "If you connect wit…

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December 3, 2024 at 12:15 PM

Start the Season of Giving by Supporting Ohio Citizen Action

Dear Friend, For 49 years, Ohio Citizen Action has fought for environmental justice and democracy — powered by supporters like you. This Giving Tuesday, we're aiming to raise $5,000 to keep our canvassers on Ohio's doorsteps, where democracy truly lives. Throughout the day, we invite you to …

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  Rachael Belz, Ohio Citizen Action · [email protected]

November 26, 2024 at 12:41 PM

Sincere thanks, Friend, from Ohio Citizen Action

Dear Friend, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to you—our incredible donors, supporters, and subscribers. Your involvement has been the driving force behind our mission to create a better future for all Ohioans. This year, thanks to your support, we have achieved signif…

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November 21, 2024 at 12:39 PM

Gratitude for Our Amazing Team

Dear Friend,  Here at Ohio Citizen Action, we don't need a national holiday to voice our deep appreciation for our fantastic team — all of the wonderful canvassers who we get to work with every day. I personally have a deep appreciation for the canvassers who continue to inspire hope and s…

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November 14, 2024 at 1:51 PM

ALERT: Larry Householder seeks Trump pardon

Dear Friend,  The election may be over, but our work at the statehouse continues. And at the center is the fight for Ohio's energy future. Larry Householder, former speaker of the Ohio House, is currently serving a 20 year federal sentence for overseeing the largest bribery scandal in Ohio's h…

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  Rachael Belz, Ohio Citizen Action · [email protected]

November 6, 2024 at 6:27 PM

Our work doesn't end here- a message of hope

Dear Friend, After last night's election, I know many of us are feeling a mix of emotions—disappointment in the outcomes for some issues and candidates we passionately supported. However, I want to take a moment to remind each of you of the incredible work we have accomplished together and th…

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October 29, 2024 at 12:32 PM

This is what fighting disinformation looks like

Dear Friend, In an age of social media bubbles and targeted misinformation, there's one campaign tool that cuts through the noise: a real conversation at someone's front door. Every evening, our dedicated canvassers are out in Ohio neighborhoods, having genuine face-to-face discussions about t…

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October 17, 2024 at 7:50 PM

It's Knock-tober! 🎃🚪

Hi Friend! It’s Knock-tober, and we’ve already knocked on over 186,956 doors! Reaching every voter is critical, and it’s tough work. This year, we have more reason than ever to knock until the polls close This November, Ohioans will vote on Issue 1, a proposed constitutional amendment to…

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September 17, 2024 at 4:02 PM

BREAKING NEWS: Ohio Supreme Court upholds misleading ballot language

Dear, Friend,  I’m writing with a critical update in our fight for fair maps—and we urgently need your help. This November, Ohioans will vote on Issue 1, a proposed constitutional amendment that will end gerrymandering by creating a citizen-led redistricting commission. Politicians on the…

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August 22, 2024 at 7:35 PM

Don't let politicians confuse you about Issue 1

Dear,?Friend,? We have some very important news to share with you about the Citizens Not Politicians Constitutional Amendment (now Issue 1) to end gerrymandered legislative districts in Ohio.? Last week, Secretary of State Frank LaRose and members of the Ohio ballot board met to vote on the la…

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August 8, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Thanks to YOU 🌟, we're making a difference!

Thanks to you, Friend, we're building momentum by making the voices of Ohioans heard and felt. So far, we've knocked on 19,576 doors.  That’s thousands of conversations with voters, urging them to stand up for our democracy and support candidates who will fight for our values. Look at all …

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July 25, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Will you help us print voter pledge postcards?

Dear Friend, A couple weeks ago an email came in from Patrick, a long-time Ohio Citizen Action member. He shared that he’d been feeling anxious and depressed about discouraging national election news and recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.  Perhaps you’ve been feeling this way too. We unde…

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  Rachael Belz, Ohio Citizen Action · [email protected]

July 23, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Help us print voter pledge postcards

Dear Friend, A couple weeks ago an email came in from Patrick, a long-time Ohio Citizen Action member. He shared that he’d been feeling anxious and depressed about discouraging national election news and recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.  Perhaps you’ve been feeling this way too. We unde…

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  Scott Palider, Ohio Citizen Action · [email protected]

July 8, 2024 at 4:33 PM

🇺🇸 Our 2024 Endorsements

Dear Friend, Today, Ohio Citizen Action proudly announced the organization’s endorsements for the 2024 election cycle . The endorsement slate includes statewide and Congressional candidates, as well as a vital Constitutional Amendment ballot issue. Starting now, we are knocking on doors and ta…

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  Melissa English, Ohio Citizen Action · [email protected]

July 2, 2024 at 7:41 PM

Introducing...

Dear?Friend! At Ohio Citizen Action, we believe in the power of people to create lasting change. As we face critical challenges in our state, from redistricting to protecting democracy, your involvement is more important than ever. Today, we are excited to introduce you to the incredible new s…

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June 24, 2024 at 6:47 PM

This Wednesday! Community Solar vote is scheduled

It's finally happening, Friend! After 1,103 handwritten letters, 537 emails, and 100 voicemail messages -- The Community Solar bill, HB 197 is being brought to a vote on Wednesday. The legislators still need to hear from their constituents that there is wide support for this pilot program an…

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June 22, 2024 at 12:44 PM

Corr-update! Gov. DeWine Edition

It just keeps unraveling,?Friend- Governor Mike DeWine's legacy is circling the drain. Documents from the discovery process in shareholder lawsuits against FirstEnergy bring the bailout bribery scandal closer and closer to DeWine and his administration. A public records request reveals that De…

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June 12, 2024 at 4:13 PM

No more waiting! It's time to pass Community Solar

Passing this along to you - Friend, The Community Solar bill, HB 197 needs one more push to bring it to a vote. Help us PASS HB 197 in the House before legislators leave for summer recess on June 30!  Please take action TODAY! Please pass the word to your State Representative that yo…

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May 26, 2024 at 1:05 PM

🇺🇸 Is Your Voter Registration Up-to-Date?

Celebrate Memorial Day 🇺🇸 by checking your voter registration: Vote Check! This November it's crucial that every voice is heard and every vote is counted. Ensuring your registration is up-to-date is a simple yet powerful way to honor this holiday. We're launching a voter registration …

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May 15, 2024 at 7:18 PM

Ohio is on the brink with Community Solar 😎

Dear Friend, Community solar is on the brink of becoming a reality in Ohio, making it the perfect time to become well-informed about its benefits. If you're unfamiliar with the concept, please watch this 91 second animation produced by students at Bowling Green State University?that beautiful…

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May 1, 2024 at 7:36 PM

Audacious goals met!

Dear Friend, Thank you to everyone who gave on our Spring Campaign. Together we raised $31,196 and had 324 individuals participate in giving! And if you've been meaning to give but haven't gotten around to it yet, it's never too late . We welcome contributions anytime. We are Grass-Rooted …

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April 25, 2024 at 4:29 PM

Just when you thought the House Bill 6 scandal was over

Dear Friend, As a supporter of Ohio Citizen Action interested in combating utility corruption, you understand the importance of holding those in power accountable. The recent developments surrounding Governor Mike DeWine's connections to FirstEnergy and the tragic death of Sam Randazzo shed li…

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