July 23 2010 at 02:35 PM
Ohio Judicial candidates take clean-campaign pledge
With big-spending judicial races a possibility this year, four candidates for the Ohio Supreme Court have taken a clean-campaign pledge proposed by the…
Judicial Independence in Ohio
The influence of money in politics has spread to the judicial system and has created a real threat to the public’s perception of independent and impartial judges. A fair and impartial judiciary is essential in maintaining our government’s system of checks and balances, and preserving our rights.
Network News in Ohio for Judicial Independence
June 22 2010 at 12:04 PM
Beyond the Network: Political reform news from around the country
Around the country the subject of Fair & Impartial Courts keeps coming up, states are looking at the effectiveness of selecting judges based on a merit system instead of elections. Many states…
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Featured Reports in Ohio for Judicial Independence
May 08 2009 at 01:33 PM
New poll suggests Americans want judiciary and other branches of government to work together
According to a May 8th poll by the National Center for State Courts, 9 in 10 Americans believe that the three branches of government should meet regularly to discuss issues in the justice system, with 74…
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