Ohio Attorney General’s Office Using Facial-Recognition Tech
A spokesperson for Dave Yost says his office is “aware of past issues in other states.”
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‘Ohio’s Strict New Voter ID Law’ Tweet
Bills aiming to suppress voting passed through many statehouses after the 2020 election, leading to restrictive new laws in states like Ohio.
Is Ohio State University Advising Students Against Voting in Person on Election Day for Reasons Related to Financial Aid?
In March 2023, a popular tweet indicated that students at Ohio State University were cautioned about voting and its effects on financial aid.
EPA Chief, Ohio Gov. Drink Tap Water in Viral Video
In late February 2023, a video depicted three officials purportedly drinking tap water in East Palestine, Ohio, to allay fears of contamination.
Trump, Ohio, Train Brakes, and Deregulation
After a February 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, a meme claimed that former U.S. President Donald Trump deregulated industries (including rail).
‘Meanwhile in Ohio’ ‘Death Plume’ Image
A viral February 14 2023 Facebook post purportedly showed a giant black smoke plume in Ohio, a result of a disastrous derailment.
Did Columbus Police Not Arrest Anyone After a College ‘Party’ That Left Cars Overturned?
Readers and viewers noted the striking difference in the handling of “ChittFest” compared to Black Lives Matter protests
Ohio Mom Shaina Bell’s Arrest for Working Without Childcare Leads to Viral Outcry, a Popular GoFundMe
A suspended GoFundMe campaign was not authorized by Bell; she validated a separate active campaign as legitimate.
Do Amish People Not Get Coronavirus Because They Don’t Have Television?
A persistent COVID-19 meme claims — completely falsely — that Amish people aren’t contracting coronavirus, because they don’t own televisions.
‘The Real Plague’ Anti-Semitic Sign Spotted at Ohio Anti-Lockdown COVID-19 Pandemic Protest
A viral photograph purportedly showed a sign at an anti-lockdown protest in Ohio that featured a drawing of a rat and the phrase, “The real plague.”