The DEMOCRATIC PARTY…For now, the only pro-Constitution party since 1/20/25.
We’re standing up for our values and our patriotic norms.
We’re the party of the big tent and we believe We the People! Not autocrats! Not oligarchs!
We're who our founding fathers envisioned holding power, though holding power means
exercising our civic muscles. We may be small in number, but we are big in heart.
And we affirm the Democratic Creed as adopted in 2022 (Credit to Jim Purvis & Democrats 101):
WE BELIEVE all people are created EQUAL, that this is America’s fundamental ideal.
WE BELIEVE that America is a democracy, by and for the people: ruled by the Constitution and its interpretations, protected by the Bill of Rights, and inspired by the Declaration of Independence.
WE BELIEVE these founding documents demand Freedom, Justice, and Opportunity for all Americans, in full and equal measure…regardless of who you are, what you believe, or where you live.
WE BELIEVE that the Duty of Government is to strive endlessly to make the ideals of Freedom, Justice, and Opportunity a reality for all.
WE BELIEVE that the Purpose of Government is to protect our nation, defend our democracy, and to endlessly promote the welfare of each and every one of us.
WE BELIEVE that fighting for these ideals is our purpose as a political party.
You’re welcome here.

Ohio Constitutional Amendments 2023 & 2024
DEFEATED 11/5/24
Citizens Not Politicians
The anti-gerrymandering Amendment to create the Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission
November 6, 2024
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Marilou Johanek 9/24/24 commentary before the defeat of Issue 1
"Ohio Republican politicians desperately trying to dupe voters over anti-gerrymandering amendment"
Issue 1 Defeat: Praise from Conservatives, Concern from Advocates and Dems
​Ohio Chamber of Commerce claims Issue 1 would have "created larger problems."
but League of Women Voters believe voters "were duped"
by Frank LaRose's ballot language.
Click the photo for details from OhioCapitolJournal.com
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Fight for fair maps far from over
OGDEN NEWSPAPERS Nov 09, 2024
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Whether it was confusion over ballot language or truly a desire to maintain the system already in place, Ohio voters this week rejected an amendment that would have established a citizen-led commission to produce the state’s political maps. Though voters decided the Citizens Not Politicians effort was not the right way forward, it must not mean advocates give up the fight for a system that produces fair and constitutional voting maps.
“In analyzing the vote tonight, it is clear that the millions of Ohioans who voted 'yes' want to end gerrymandering,” former Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor, who helped lead the effort, said. “And it is also clear that those who voted no thought that they were voting to end gerrymandering.”
That last bit is a little unfair. There is room for those who simply think the terribly flawed Ohio Redistricting Commission should be replaced with a different alternative. In fact, Gov. Mike DeWine said he will pursue his own proposed alternative next year.
He must.
The commission defiantly refused to do its job on multiple occasions because its members understood there would be no consequences for ignoring orders to redraw maps that were found to have been unconstitutionally gerrymandered to favor Republicans.
DeWine is a member of the commission, though he has agreed the maps should not be drawn by politicians. If he’s got a better idea, he must waste no time putting it into motion.
“While I am devastated by this loss, I will continue to fight for fair maps alongside the many
Ohioans — Republicans, independents, and Democrats alike — who demand better from our state government,” said state Senate Democratic Leader Nickie Antonio. “The fight for fair maps is far from over.”
Antonio is correct. The desire for fair, constitutional political maps is not a partisan issue. It’s a desire of ALL Ohioans. DeWine and others must not delay in renewing the effort to make the maps fairly serve us, rather than one party.
The Right to Reproductive Freedom
with Protections for Health & Safety
Ohioans worked hard to get an initiative on the ballot so that we the people could vote to add an amendment to the State Constitution to protect reproductive rights.
On November 7, 2023 the Amendment passed 57% to 43%!

