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It’s Official — Biden-Harris Is The Ticket!

This week Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate, and leaders from across Ohio applauded the selection:

“Kamala Harris has spent her whole life lifting up the voices of the workers and families that are too often drowned out by the powerful and the privileged,” said Sen. Sherrod Brown. “She took on Wall Street banks as California Attorney General, and we have fought together in the Senate to make our country a more just and equal place — one that lives up to the ideals her parents taught her, from the pews of the 23rd Avenue Church of God, to marching alongside her mother for civil rights. Senator Harris will be a strong partner to Joe Biden, and she will be a role model for young girls everywhere who will finally see a leadership team in the White House that looks a little more like the vibrant country we are today, and reflects the more perfect union we strive to be.”

Congratulations to @JoeBiden on an excellent choice and to @KamalaHarris for making history by becoming the first Black woman to be a major-party vice-presidential nominee. #BlackWomenLead #BidenHarris2020 https://t.co/xsRBNT8dHe
— Marcia L. Fudge (@mlfudge) August 11, 2020

CONGRATS to my friend, @KamalaHarris on her selection as the VP candidate for @JoeBiden!!!

Get ready for my upcoming event in support of her, date coming soon!!! pic.twitter.com/EFG5Hdo5x7
— Joyce Beatty (@JoyceBeatty) August 11, 2020

Even through a bit of a rough time, the announcement of @KamalaHarris the VP for @JoeBiden is giving me LIFE!!!

Sen. Harris has excelled throughout her life leading with integrity, fighting for justice and for ppl to live the American Dream.

Let’s Make HerStory.#BidenHarris
— Stephanie Howse (@stephaniehowse) August 11, 2020

Let’s do this! https://t.co/b5Xjbffgyj
— Nan Whaley (@nanwhaley) August 11, 2020

Read my statement below following @JoeBiden’s choice of U.S. Senator @KamalaHarris as his running mate. #BidenHarris2020 pic.twitter.com/KgiJWbl16k
— Emilia Sykes (@EmiliaSykesOH) August 11, 2020

Ohio Teachers Want Schools To Reopen Safely

Last week the Ohio Federation of Teachers released the initial results of a survey of their members, asking their concerns about reopening schools safely this fall.

“Online (school) just didn’t do the job as well as it could have. I had kids who said, ‘Oh, I wish I was in school.’ And I get that. But which is worse…what if we lose a child or lose a teacher?”—Lisa Batten, New Lebanon @AFTunion Local 4468#ReopenSafely https://t.co/ZDvE8Jdc2K
— Ohio Fed of Teachers (@OFTadvocate) August 11, 2020

“President Trump and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos have called for a full-time return to in-person learning in districts across the country,” said OFT President Melissa Cropper. “It’s easy to make demands and threats, but it’s a lot harder to do the careful planning to ensure a safe reopening for our students and communities. We’re encouraged by the many superintendents and school administrators who are listening to our members’ concerns and refining their plans as more information becomes available.”

"My number one concern is that everyone is able to be safe, that includes the teachers, my students, our custodial staff, our bus drivers, the families we're all going to go home to…If we're going back in person, can we do that safely?" — HS teacher Leah Condon#reopensafely https://t.co/rb3WK6D8Zu
— Ohio Fed of Teachers (@OFTadvocate) August 12, 2020

Next week’s Democratic National Convention is a hugely important moment for our party and our ticket. Now is the time when folks really start to tune in to what’s happening in the election, and we need your help to take advantage of this opportunity.

Team Ohio Update!!

Despite the pandemic, our staff and volunteers are organizing everyday to create community and build power locally, even without in person activity.

Now next week is our first big test.
— Jimmy Dahman 🌰 (@JDahmanIII) August 11, 2020