From False Accusations to State Honors: Benedictine Sisters Celebrated

From false accusations to state honors: Benedictine sisters celebrated

The Benedictine Sisters of Erie, who faced false voter fraud accusations two years ago, were honored this week for their civic engagement and contributions to democracy.

Benedictine Sisters of Erie honored for civic engagement, election integrity

Erie, Pa (WJET/WFXP)-- The Benedictine Sisters of Erie have received the Margaret Chase Smith American Democracy Award for their commitment to civic engagement and election integrity. The recognition follows the monastery's efforts to address false voter fraud allegations made against the group during the 2024 presidential election. The National Association of Secretaries of State presented [...]

Ohio Ballot Board OKs language that puts Issue 3, or photo ID, on ballot

Ohio voters will have a whole slate of statewide candidates to choose from this fall, but just one ballot issue is going before them.

Ballot language approved for Ohio voter photo ID amendment

COLUMBUS — Ohio voters will be asked this November if the state’s current voter photo ID requirements should be added to the state constitution. The Ohio ...

Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner: November election is litmus test for democracy

The Gavel outside the Supreme Court of the State of Ohio, September 20, 2023, at 65 S. Front Street, Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes for Ohio Capital Journal. Republish photo only with original article.)The lone Ohio Supreme Court justice with a “D” next to her name on the November general election ballot has sued to get rid of that party label, as part of her efforts to preserve what she says is a delicate balance between democracy and …