Tag: Aaron Baer

Ohio Heartbeat Bill is now the law of the land

CINCINNATI – In the wake of a monumental Supreme Court decision, it is believed twenty-six states have abortion restrictions that will take effect banning the murder of the unborn. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v Wade, Federal District Court Judge Michael Barrett has dissolved the injunction he

Key stakeholders give convincing case against legalizing marijuana in Ohio (VIDEO)

COLUMBUS –In 2015, Ohio voters soundly turned down a ballot measure that would have legalized limited use and possession of recreational marijuana in Ohio by a 64-36 margin. However, the issue has not gone away. One coalition is urging lawmakers to consider the errors of other states where recreational marijuana

Ohio AG joins 19 other states to protect schools from Biden Administration overreach

COLUMBUS — As of late, the rule of thumb for federal bureaucracy has been to bend the law. Unfortunately, the Biden Administration demonstrates it has no shame using children as pawns to indoctrinate its political beliefs. In response, a group of Attorney Generals across the nation are taking to task

Mega church invites advocate for children then bows to LGBT agenda

CINCINNATI — This past summer national media outlets reported on a video from a San Francisco gay men’s choir singing “We are coming for your children.” While the choir downplayed the song, there is no joking about a political force that sings from a songbook supporting the indoctrination of young

Ohio General Assembly slaps down DeWine’s runaway COVID-19 powers

COLUMBUS—At a time where suicide and substance abuse is on the rise, last week the Ohio General Assembly overrode Governor Mike DeWine’s veto of a law designed to curb public health officials’ runaway COVID-19 powers. With the Governor’s detractors emphasizing the lockdown’s negative impact on mental health, the recent vote

Federal Court rules in favor of religious freedom: Christian Professor wins HIS case (VIDEO)

CINCINNATI — One Ohio university demanded a Christian professor no longer use pronouns when he addresses his students in class. But after a legal challenge by the philosophy professor, the publicly-funded school ended up not having the last word after all. In a major victory for free speech and religious

41 Evangelical leaders send letter to Ohio Legislature to oppose divisive “Unfairness Act”

COLUMBUS — After more than a decade of failure, the divisive “Ohio Fairness Act will be reintroduced to the General Assembly and will face heavy opposition from conservatives. Ohio is one of the majority twenty-eight states that do not have LGBT-exclusive laws that are incompatible with First Amendment rights. Recently

Hilliard school students being taught to support radical SOGI legislation

COLUMBUS — What are your children learning in public schools? While divisive SOGI laws have had considerable opposition throughout Ohio, one school administrator is using children as political pawns to promote her political agenda. Students at her Columbus suburb school are being taught to be LGTBQ activists. This week Kristen

Court of Appeals slaps down Toledo Health Dept. in religious freedom victory

CINCINNATI – Last Friday the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order blocking the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department (TLCHD) from enforcing their order closing all in-person education for children grades seven thru twelve. Three private religious schools took TLCHD to court contending that even if the Constitution has taken

Lucas County Health Department taken to court for violating religious liberty (VIDEO)

TOLEDO – A coalition of religious schools is saying a health department has gone too far and is overlooking the First Amendment. The group says the Constitution should not be suspended during a pandemic; it looks like now they will have their day in court. The Ohio Christian Education Network

S.B. 89 passes giving families more education alternatives

COLUMBUS – School choice programs with as few strings attached, can ensure private Christian schools do not have to compromise their operating principles in order to enroll in state-sponsored scholarships. After a recent vote, families are thankful the government will not be pulling one more string. This week, Governor Mike

Ohio Supreme Court skips class, denying justice to families

COLUMBUS – When additional school scholarships were placed on hold by the State Legislature, parents and private schools led by a public policy family group took state officials to court. Unfortunately they were met with deaf ears. Recently the Ohio Supreme Court dismissed Citizens for Community Values (CCV) v DeWine,

CCV unveils 2020 non-partisan voter guide (VIDEO)

COLUMBUS — After months of careful work surveying and researching Ohio candidates, Citizens for Community Values (CCV) has compiled a 2020 voter guide to inform citizens for the upcoming general election November 3rd. CCV President Aaron Baer made the announcement this week. “With apathy, fake news, and fear discouraging voters

Governor signs Student Religious Liberties Act into law (VIDEO)

COLUMBUS — Despite efforts by the ACLU, a student religious freedom measure has crossed the finish line. This afternoon Governor Mike DeWine signed the Student Religious Liberties Act, HB 164. Sponsored by Rep. Tim Ginter (R-Salem), the bill protects freedom of religious expression and students’ right to pray in public

Poll shows Ohioans feel ‘Fairness Act’ will nullify First Amendment rights

COLUMBUS – A new poll reveals that Ohioans strongly support religious freedom and oppose putting children on dangerous cross-sex hormones for the purpose of “gender transitioning.” The poll also found that Ohioans think it’s wrong to force girls to compete against boys in athletic competitions, and do not support making

Ohio school religious liberties one step closer despite destractors stretching truth (VIDEO)

COLUMBUS – When secular progressives are not in control, the distortion of facts is one of the oldest tricks in their book. Now they are hitting the books once again, this time involving religious freedom of students in public schools. Last week, the Ohio House of Representatives passed the Student

Lukewarm Republican mistakenly claims support for bill opposing family values

COLUMBUS — This week a self-styled “constitutional conservative” has teamed up with a Democrat to sponsor House Bill 369, a state version of the so called “Equality Act.” He claims he has widespread support before officially introducing the bill, but one public policy group says “not so fast.” Freshman State

Ohio House introduces resolution declaring pornography as public health crisis (VIDEO)

COLUMBUS — Nineteen State Representatives introduced Ohio House Resolution 180 last week declaring pornography as a public health crisis. State Rep. Jena Powell and eighteen co-sponsors including State Rep. Mark Romanchuk presented the resolution which emphasizes the connections between pornography and human trafficking. It also highlights the serious hardships pornography causes