Well Grounded: Spending and Taxes
July 12, 2018
Ohioans Found Common Ground on Spending and Taxes. Can Congress Do The Same? For too long, our leaders have been frozen in shouting-match politics that…
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Common Ground Community Guidelines
February 4, 2018
Common Ground’s social media pages are a place for thoughtful discussions of diverse opinions. We welcome debate that is civil and respectful, and encourage substantive comments…
D.A. Dan Conley Speaks Out on Concealed Carry Reciprocity
December 15, 2017
On December 6, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which would require all 50 states to honor concealed…
Ask a Civics Teacher: Gerrymandering
November 8, 2017
Dear Civics Teacher, Can you explain how gerrymandering works? What’s a fairer way to draw district lines, and who decides what system we have? Sincerely,…
Gerrymandering Q&A
September 23, 2017
Once a decade, after each census, states embark on a mission to redraw the lines of their Congressional districts. States can draw district lines in…
Hurricane Harvey: How to Help
August 27, 2017
Coastal Texas is weathering a Category 4 hurricane, and many Americans are wondering how they can best offer help. Here are a few tips for…
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