Action Resource Toolkit

Are you changing the ways you consume news and information? Here are some responsible options and tools for getting accurate information. Please share your favorite links to timely articles, historians, journalists, apps and podcasts with Dave Spurrier. We will try to post them.

Take Action Toolkit compiled by Rachel Coyle of How Things Work at the Ohio Statehouse for activist information and use.

Indivisible is the clearinghouse for local, peaceful protests in communities across the country.

Mobilize – resource for finding local, grassroots events.

Innovation Ohio provides up-to-date analysis of what’s happening in Congress, but with an Ohio lens. Messaging toolkit and excellent talking points. 

5 Calls makes it easy to let your members of Congress know your position on all of the things happening in DC. 

The Ohio Capital Journal – excellent journalists based in Columbus dedicated to state coverage. Daily newsletter for subscribers.

Capitol Letter – newsletter produced by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Some articles require a paid subscription.

Signal Ohio – new digital publication covering what’s happening in and around the Statehouse.

The Contrarian – a reader-supported publication with free and paid subscriptions.

The Democracy Docket – founded by renowned election attorney Marc Elias.

The Brennan Center for Justice – organization within the NYU School of Law.

OhioBills.WTF – priority bill tracker sponsored by Ohioans Against Extremism and an offshoot of “How Things Work at the Ohio Statehouse.” 

Honesty for Ohio Education – Ensuring every student in Ohio has the freedom to learn and grow in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Vouchers Hurt Ohio – Free newsletter for subscribers.

ACLU of Ohio  – The American Civil Liberties Union protects the values enshrined in the Bill of Rights and the Constitution – fairness, equality, and a respect for individual rights. 

Govtrack – We’re tracking the activities of the United States Congress and the White House to make a more open and accountable government.