Ohioans Receive Texts from Crypto Advocacy Group

Battling for Crypto Rights in Ohio

A nonprofit advocacy group, Stand with Crypto, is reaching out to Ohio residents via text messages to emphasize the significance of the upcoming election for the crypto industry. The messages focus on the importance of individual voices and the potential impact on the future of digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Stand with Crypto’s Voter Engagement Efforts

Instead of endorsing specific candidates, the texts aim to promote voter registration and offer access to Stand with Crypto’s online voter guide. The organization, backed by Coinbase, evaluates politicians based on their support for cryptocurrency. Notably, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown received a low grade due to his skepticism towards crypto, while his opponent Bernie Moreno garnered a high rating.

Book Ban Resistance Grows in Cleveland

Cleveland recently hosted a conference addressing the escalating issue of book bans in the United States. Led by Freedom to Learn Advocates, the event featured discussions on combating bans in libraries, schools, and communities. Notably, Steve and Loree Potash, founders of the local company OverDrive, highlighted the critical role of defending intellectual freedom against censorship.

The Fight Against Book Bans

Speakers at the conference, including authors, legal scholars, and activists, emphasized the need to counter coordinated efforts to restrict access to literature. Steve Potash underscored the detrimental effects of book bans, citing examples where historical facts were distorted to fit certain agendas. He warned of the potential threat posed to educational materials in Ohio by legislative attempts to limit knowledge dissemination.