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The Locked Door with No Key: Why Ohio’s SB 153 Threatens Our Voting Rights

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The Locked Door with No Key: Why Ohio’s SB 153 Threatens Our Voting Rights Imagine being told you must enter a building to access your rights—to speak, to be counted, to shape the laws that govern your life. The door is locked, and you're told you need a key. But no one will tell you what kind of key you need. Some folks bring house keys. Others arrive with driver’s licenses, birth certificates, even passports. They jiggle them in the lock—nothing works. They aren’t denied because they’re unqualified. They’re denied because the rules changed without explanation. This is the danger behind Ohio’s Senate Bill 153 (SB 153)—a bill that hasn’t passed yet , but is already knocking on our community’s door. What Is SB 153? SB 153 is a proposed law—not yet passed —currently being considered by Ohio’s state legislature. It would require all voters to prove their citizenship before casting a ballot. That may sound fair on the surface—but the bill doesn’t define what “proof of citizenship” ac...
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Tribal Quote Revisited - Breaking Chains of Ignorance: The Power of Books in Cultivating Wisdom

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   Breaking Chains of Ignorance: The Power of Books in Cultivating Wisdom break chains In a world where knowledge is the cornerstone of progress and enlightenment, a profound Spanish proverb resonates deeply within our collective journey towards self-discovery and community upliftment: "Books are hindrances to persisting stupidity." This statement, potent in its simplicity, carries the weight of centuries of wisdom, urging us to reflect on the transformative power of reading. As we navigate the complexities of our identities and the challenges of a society that often seeks to marginalize our voices, embracing the sanctuary offered by books becomes a revolutionary act. Let us delve into the essence of this proverb, unraveling its layers to uncover how books serve as beacons of light, guiding us from the shadows of ignorance to the brilliance of informed empowerment. The Beacon of Knowledge: Books stand as the pillars of wisdom, challenging us to question, to learn, and to gro...
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  The One that Never Will Abandon You "It is only the inner head that accompanies the devotee on a long journey without turning back." The inner head is that aspect of the individual that is present in what is known,, what can be done, where one is and when one is. Presence indicates a state of beingbe, an understanding that you are an integral aspect of the one and all. Presence in knowledge suggests that your current knowledge can be expanded to include a greater comprehension of this relationship to the oneness of the all. Presence in your ability to do implies greater access to your choices and options in your given condition. Lastly, presence in where and when you are hints at an awareness of your freedom through body, mind, emotion, intuition and your ethereal natures. We have a tribal quote that summarizes this idea as “The human being’s freedom is in the inner head. "Many people lose their sense of presence, but it's a gift that needs to be discovered and nur...
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