News In Focus with Chris Long

Pastor Walter Moss calls for members of the black community to come out and vote NO on Issue 1.

Pastor Walter Moss, President of Right to Life Coalition Action, calls for members of the black community to come out and vote NO on Issue 1. 

Pastor Moss joins OCA President Chris Long in calling the church to vote NO on Issue 1. Abortion has had a terrible effect in the black community. African Americans make up 12 percent of the U.S. population, yet the Department of Health statistics indicate 48 percent of Ohio abortions are in the black community. Pastors in the community are beginning to sound the alarm, urging their congregants to vote NO on Issue 1. Early and in-person voting started this week for the November 7th Election. 

Part 2  Senator Mark Romanchuk sounds the alarm on Issue 2. If it is passed, legalizing recreational marijuana in Ohio, all Ohioans will suffer while a few get wealthy. The business community, the medical community, law enforcement, and the faith community have coalesced together to oppose Issue 2. Issue 2 legalizes an addiction-for-profit industry at the expense of our families and poses substantial risks to the public health and safety of all Ohioans, especially children and adolescents, given marijuana’s high potential for abuse. It increases the likelihood that users will endanger others by driving while under the influence. It heightens the risk of workplace injuries and employer liability. Vote NO on Issue 2. Let's not let Ohio go to pot. 

Corinne LaMarca and Senator Mark Romanchuk discuss the campaign to oppose Issue 2

Corinne LaMarca and Senator Mark Romanchuk discuss the campaign to oppose Issue 2 legalization of marijuana. 

Corinne LaMarca shares the tragic story of her daughter's death by a driver impaired by marijuana. Her daughter was tragically taken by a driver in Cleveland who was severely impaired by marijuana. He was traveling at a high rate of speed and collided with Corrine's daughter's car. Her daughter passed away at the scene while the impaired driver had no injuries. Corrine tells her story to warn others of what the marijuana industry has planned for Ohio if Issue 2 passes. 

Part 2  Senator Mark Romanchuk sounds the alarm on Issue 2. If it is passed, legalizing recreational marijuana in Ohio, all Ohioans will suffer while a few get wealthy. The business community, the medical community, law enforcement, and the faith community have coalesced together to oppose Issue 2. Issue 2 legalizes an addiction-for-profit industry at the expense of our families and poses substantial risks to the public health and safety of all Ohioans, especially children and adolescents, given marijuana’s high potential for abuse. It increases the likelihood that users will endanger others by driving while under the influence. It heightens the risk of workplace injuries and employer liability. Vote NO on Issue 2. Let's not let Ohio go to pot. 

Legalization of recreational marijuana is a bad idea for Ohio. Vote NO on Issue 2.

Legalization of recreational marijuana is a bad idea for Ohio. Vote NO on Issue 2. 

A recent study finds marijuana use can lead to widespread health issues, including high rates of depression, poor sleep quality, addiction, and for pregnant women it can cause harm to their babies in the womb. The Daily Mail recently examined several medical studies into marijuana use. In Denmark, researchers found someone with cannabis use disorder was 4 times more likely to be diagnosed as bi-polar. Elsewhere, there have been many anecdotal reports of high-potency marijuana vapes causing psychotic breaks and suicidal thoughts. Marijuana is legal for recreational use in 21 US states and Washington DC. Vice President of Community Engagement and Global Goodwill at Evoke Wellness Drug and Alcohol Rehab, Jim Wahlberg, joins to share what he is seeing on the front lines regarding marijuana use and what sorts of health and mental problems he is seeing. Wahlberg discusses what it signals for marijuana use in the US that it is legal for recreational use in 21 states and for medicinal use in 40 states and whether there is any way to reverse some of these laws. He explains whether there are any circumstances where marijuana can be good. -EWTN NEWS-

Laura Strietmann from Cincinnati Right to Life and Author Steve Feazel-America in the Balance

Part 2 It's an all-out effort from the right-to-life community to defeat Issue 1, the abortion ballot issue on the November ballot. Laura Strietmann, Director of Cincinnati Right to Life, details all the efforts that they are putting forward to defeat Issue 1 in November. They are holding nothing back, with forty town halls, printed literature, yard signs, billboards, and church buses to the polls, to get as many pro-life Ohioans out to vote NO on Issue 1. The polls do not favor us currently. Will these efforts be enough to defeat Issue 1? Ohioans will make the choice on November 7th. 

 

Laura Strietman from Cincinnati Right to Life and Author Steve Feazel-America in the Balance

Laura Strietmann from Cincinnati Right to Life and Author Steve Feazel-America in the Balance

Part 1 It's an all-out effort from the right-to-life community to defeat Issue 1, the abortion ballot issue on the November ballot. Laura Strietmann, Director of Cincinnati Right to Life, details all the efforts that they are putting forward to defeat Issue 1 in November. They are holding nothing back, with forty town halls, printed literature, yard signs, billboards, and church buses to the polls, to get as many pro-life Ohioans out to vote NO on Issue 1. The polls do not favor us currently. Will these efforts be enough to defeat Issue 1? Ohioans will make the choice on November 7th. 

Part 2  Author and Christian speaker Steve Feazel discusses his new book, America in the Balance: American Dream vs. Woke Nightmare, co-authored by Rick Scarborough, co-authored by Mike Huckabee. Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council said, "Rick Scarborough and Steve Feazel have produced a book that every one that is concerned about America's future should read before voting in 2024. They expose the wicked agenda of the left and what we must do to counter their efforts." 

Illegal immigration in Ohio and the door-to-door campaign against the November abortion ballot issue

State Rep. Scott Wiggam addresses the illegal immigration problem in Ohio. 

An illegal immigrant who did not have a valid driver license was the cause of an accident with a school bus in Springfield, Ohio, that resulted in the fatality of an 11-year-old student and many injuries for other students when the bus overturned. State Rep. Scott Wiggam sounds the alarm and is drafting legislation to address the problems with illegal immigrants pouring into Ohio. 

Part 2  Seth Drayer of Created Equal describes the grassroots door-to-door and phone bank effort to defeat the November radical abortion ballot issue. The November Issue 1 ballot issue would legalize abortion to the 9th month of pregnancy and strike from the books all of Ohio's reasonable pro-life laws, including parental rights. Seth describes the deceptive nature of the abortion ballot language and urges Ohioans to beware and VOTE NO in NOVEMBER.  To sign up for the door-to-door or phone bank effort, click on this link. 

Attacks on Ohio churches are on the increase. AG Dave Yost weighs in.

Attacks on Ohio churches are on the increase. AG Dave Yost weighs in. 

In recent weeks, churches in multiple counties across Ohio have been victimized by disturbing vandalism and church property destruction. OCA has received reports from our contacts across the state on these disturbing attacks on churches. The vandalism has been documented by police reports and local news media. Major Ohio media has not covered the story. But the attacks have happened in multiple counties: Lake County (Willoughby), Cuyahoga (Parma), Richland (Shelby), and Washington (Churchtown). In this interview with Attorney General Dave Yost, we include news coverage from Channel 19 Cleveland and WTAP Parkersburg which covers southeast Ohio news.  AG Yost weighs in and shares his frustration with Merrick Garland's Justice Department, and encourages clergy to contact local law enforcement for aid and assistance. 

 

Part 2 - Ohio churches attacked by vandals- The increase in vandalism is concerning public officials

Church vandalism attacks again are on the increase here in the State of Ohio. A man from Painesville vandalized and attempted to set on fire a church in Willoughby earlier this month.  In Southeast Ohio, in Washington County, four adults were arrested who broke into, vandalized, and ransacked a church. The four have been arrested on charges of breaking and entering, desecration, and child endangerment, as a six-year-old child was with them during the incident. Other recent attacks on churches took place in Shelby and in Fredericktown, Ohio. The vandalism and destruction have caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage at both churches. The Ohio Christian Alliance has contacted State Attorney General Dave Yost and will provide him with the reports from these local communities. The churches have responded by holding special revival meetings and greater outreach to the community with the Good News of the Gospel. Joining me to discuss these recent developments is Pastor Al Davis. Tune in and tell a friend. 

 

More Ohio churches attacked by vandals- The increase in vandalism is concerning public officials

More Ohio churches attacked by vandals- The increase in vandalism is concerning public officials

Church vandalism attacks again are on the increase here in the State of Ohio. A man from Painesville vandalized and attempted to set on fire a church in Willoughby earlier this month.  In Southeast Ohio, in Washington County, four adults were arrested who broke into, vandalized, and ransacked a church. The four have been arrested on charges of breaking and entering, desecration, and child endangerment, as a six-year-old child was with them during the incident. Other recent attacks on churches took place in Shelby and in Fredericktown, Ohio. The vandalism and destruction have caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage at both churches. The Ohio Christian Alliance has contacted State Attorney General Dave Yost and will provide him with the reports from these local communities. The churches have responded by holding special revival meetings and greater outreach to the community with the Good News of the Gospel. Joining me to discuss these recent developments is Pastor Al Davis. Tune in and tell a friend. 

Part 2 Ohio's ed choice program has been expanded to historic levels here in the State of Ohio.  Over 100,000 have registered for the program so far this year. To apply for ed choice money for your child, you can make application for this year's school tuition until June 30, 2024. Greg Lawson, Research Fellow at the Buckeye Institute, and a champion of the ed choice program, explains in detail how parents and students benefit from the new school choice program, whether it's public school, private school, charter school, or a combination for each of their students, Ohio's ed choice program is a win-win for everyone. Click here to see Ohio EdChoice program details and the income chart per family and dollar amount for each student. 

Ohio school choice program with Greg Lawson. Vote NO in November with Lizzy Marbach.

Ohio school choice program with Greg Lawson. Vote NO in November with Lizzy Marbach. 

Ohio's ed choice program has been expanded to historic levels here in the State of Ohio.  Over 100,000 have registered for the program so far this year. To apply for ed choice money for your child, you can make application for this year's school tuition until June 30, 2024. Greg Lawson, Research Fellow at the Buckeye Institute, and a champion of the ed choice program, explains in detail how parents and students benefit from the new school choice program, whether it's public school, private school, charter school, or a combination for each of their students, Ohio's ed choice program is a win-win for everyone. Click here to see Ohio EdChoice program details and the income chart per family and dollar amount for each student. 

Part 2  Interview with Lizzy Marbach, former communications director of Ohio Right to Life

Lizzie and I discuss the recent August election on Issue 1's defeat. What can we learn from it and what must Christians and pro-life leaders do to defeat the radical abortion ballot issue in November? 1.3 million Ohioans voted for Issue One.  1.7 million Ohioans voted against it. As one analyst said in a recent report, these numbers do not portend a guarantee for the abortion ballot measure. Some Ohioans who voted no in August will also vote no in November. But, because Issue 1 failed, it will be a simple majority vote of 51% for passage. The Ballot Board meets this week and will assign issue numbers to both the abortion ballot issue and to the marijuana legalization issue. It's imperative for Ohioans to come out in big numbers and vote no in November. 

Bernie Moreno on Issue 1 and the Court Challenge to the Abortion Ballot Issue

Bernie Moreno on Issue 1 and the Court Challenge to the Abortion Ballot Issue

Traveling the state and urging his fellow Ohioans to vote YES on Issue 1 to Protect Ohio's Constitution from the radical left, Cleveland businessman and candidate for the U.S. Senate Bernie Moreno shares the importance of the August 8th Special Election passage of Issue 1 that will raise the Constitutional amendment passage threshold to 60 percent. The polls show the issue neck and neck, but momentum is building in support of Issue 1. 

 

Part 2  Breaking News.....  A lawsuit has been filed, challenging the abortion ballot issue at the Ohio Supreme Court. The radical abortion ballot issue backed by Planned Parenthood and the ACLU has just been challenged in the Ohio Supreme Court.  The Court has granted an expedited hearing on the case. Cincinnati Constitutional Attorney Curt Hartman argues that the abortion ballot amendment proposal is unconstitutional, as it does not state the laws that it would replace if adopted. Legal analysts watching this case say that this is the one to watch. The case has great merit and is stating the facts that are in Ohio law.  Quoting the brief filed by Attorney Hartman: "The law this Court is now called upon to apply is clear and unequivocal: any statewide initiative petition proposing a constitutional amendment must include “the text of any existing statute…that would be amended or repealed if the proposed…constitutional amendment is adopted.”  R.C. 3519.01(A).  Equally clear and undisputed is the fact that the statewide initiative petition at issue herein did not identify or include the text of any existing statute whatsoever.  Yet, the proposed constitutional amendment seeks to radically and fundamentally alter the whole subject-matter relating to reproductive rights (and abortion, in particular), including establishing a new and expansive definition on fetal viability, as well as establishing more liberal standards on abortion.  In so doing, the proposed constitutional amendment will create irreconcilable conflicts or repugnancies with innumerable provisions of existing statute, resulting in such statutes being amended or repealed.  Because the statewide initiative petition at issue herein failed to comply with the law, i.e., R.C. 3519.01(A), by including the text of any existing statute that would be amended or repealed if the proposed constitutional amendment is adopted, the petition failed to comply with all requirements of law and, accordingly, the petition must be declared to be invalid and the proposed constitutional amendment not placed on the ballot at the forthcoming general election."  Click here to read the entire brief

Breaking News - Abortion issue will be on November ballot - We must pass Issue 1 on Aug 8th to save Ohio’s unborn!

Breaking News - Abortion issue will be on November ballot - We must pass Issue 1 on Aug 8th to save Ohio's unborn!

The Ohio SOS today announced that the ACLU-led abortion ballot group has secured enough signatures to be on the November ballot. If this radical abortion ballot proposal passes, it will legalize abortion through the ninth month of pregnancy in Ohio. If it passes, all of Ohio's pro-life reasonable laws will be stricken from the books, including Ohio's ban on partial-birth abortion and Ohio's parental rights notification law. It is an emergency for Ohio Christians to get out and vote YES on Issue 1 on August 8th. Joining me on today's program is the President of Created Equal, Mark Harrington, to discuss the August special election on protecting Ohio's constitution by raising the Constitutional amendment passage threshold to 60 percent. 

Issue 1 Who's for, who's against tells the story with Mike Gonidakis of ORTL

On today's program, we are joined by Ohio Right to Life President Mike Gonidakis who gives us an update on the Issue 1 campaign. Momentum is building in the faith community in support of Issue 1 on the August 8th Special Election. The proposed constitutional amendment will increase the threshold to 60 percent for passage of any future constitutional amendment proposal. It will also require that signatures be gathered from all of Ohio's 88 counties, not just a few. Mike Gonidakis points out the organizations supporting Issue 1 and the radical leftist organizations that oppose its passage.