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Vote Like a Pro: ACS’ Top 10 Tips for Navigating the Polls—a new tool by Advocacy & Communication Solutions—is designed to help U.S. voters feel confident and prepared when heading to the polls; understand your voting rights, stay informed about registration and voting options, and learn to be proactive in planning your Election Day experience.

Advocacy & Communication Solutions, LLC (ACS) is excited to unveil a new tool designed to help organizations communicate with clarity, consistency, and impact. The Communication Framework and Dissemination Work Plan helps your team: Align messaging with your goals and audience needs Identify the best communication channels Streamline internal workflows and responsibilities Respond effectively to change or crisis […]

Ohio’s expanding school voucher program is diverting public funds to private education, potentially undermining public schools and creating inequities in the state’s education system. This article from the Akron Beacon Journal examines Akron Public Schools’ opposition to Ohio’s expanded voucher program, arguing it drains public funds and benefits wealthier families while lacking accountability. And this […]

This article by Signal Cleveland examines a recent analysis by the Economic Policy Institute that shows Ohio families spend an average of $17,071 annually on infant child care—nearly 54% more than the $11,110 average tuition at four-year public colleges in the state. In Cuyahoga County, child care has become the highest monthly expense for families, […]

A recent article details how Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed state budget includes a “trigger law” that would end Medicaid expansion in Ohio if the federal government reduces its funding, potentially leaving 770,000 residents without coverage. The clause is being debated as congressional Republicans consider Medicaid cuts, and while similar measures exist in other states, Ohio lawmakers […]

Is Ohio prioritizing school choice over public education? This article from Cleveland.com details how Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed budget would cut $103 million from traditional public schools over the next two years while increasing funding for charter schools by $221.8 million and private school vouchers by $265.4 million—343 of Ohio’s 609 school districts would lose […]

Ohio reproductive rights advocates are preparing for ongoing challenges to reproductive freedoms. This article from Ohio Capital Journal highlights the importance of their advocacy, as they engage the community, prepare for legal battles, and educate the public on how they can defend reproductive rights. The ACS Fund for Women & Girls plays a crucial role in this advocacy by […]

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, the implications for women have been profound and far-reaching, with many states implementing restrictive abortion bans; bans that force women to travel long distances, face significant financial burden, or risk unsafe procedures to access care. Almost Completely Illegal Abortion States (12): Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, […]

Scarlett Bouder, President & Co-Founder This year, ACS turns 20! We’re celebrating with a game of “20 Questions,” featuring our amazing ACS team!   Scarlett’s featured answers: Something you’ve done in your work that you’re most proud of? The ACS Fund for Women & Girls. A skill that might surprise us? I played multiple instruments […]

Post-election stress is real, and for many, disappointment and anxiety are likely, especially if one’s chosen candidate loses. The Times article, How to Cope if the Election Didn’t Go Your Way, provides guidance on managing post-election stress, particularly if the outcome is disappointing. This election is a call to action, underscoring the essential work needed […]