Promoting Equal Rights & Opportunity

The protection of individual rights and liberties is a fundamental part of the oath of office I took to “support and defend the Constitution.”  From expanding economic opportunities for low-income Ohioans to opposing discrimination in every form, I will continue to fight and protect the civil rights and liberties of all citizens. 

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  • After More Than $40 Million In Outside Special Interest Money Spent Against Him, Brown Calls For Three Steps That Could Help Get Big Money Out Of Politics

    After more than $40 million in outside special interest money was spent against him, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today renewed his call to limit special interest spending in our political process. Brown is urging enactment of three measures that would ensure that special interests do not have a louder voice in our democratic process than middle-class Ohioans.

    “Special interests should not have a louder voice in our democracy than middle-class families. In 2012, powerful out-of-state special interests tried to buy our election, pouring more than $40 million into attacks against me,” Brown said. “While Ohioans proved they couldn’t…Read More

    Posted on 11/14/2012
  • Brown Statement On Ohio Early Voting Rights Court Decision

    U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) released the following statement today after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upheld a lower court decision to restore early voting for Ohioans.

    “Today’s federal appeals court decision restoring full, early voting rights is a decisive victory for all Ohioans - and our democracy. For people who labor by the hour, college students who work the third shift, parents who have to drop their children off at school, and many others, early voting ensures that their voices will be heard.

    “As a former Ohio Secretary of State, I believe that voting is a right for all Americans, and that our…Read More

    Posted on 10/5/2012 | Hearing, Voting, Voting Rights
  • Sen. Brown Announces New Federal Resources to Expand Academic Programs at Wilberforce University in Greene County

    Wilberforce University in Greene County will receive new federal resources to improve academic quality and increase development. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that $1,231,005 was awarded to Wilberforce University to strengthen educational resources. The U.S. Department of Education funds, distributed under the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program, will be used to strengthen institutional management, fiscal stability, student services, and academic quality.

    "Wilberforce is one of Ohio's great institutions of higher learning," said Brown. "These funds will allow WU to continue providing high-quality education and help th…Read More

    Posted on 9/19/2012 | University, Sen. Brown, College
  • Sen. Brown Announces New Federal Resources to Strengthen Resources at Central State University in Greene County

    Central State University in Greene County will receive new federal resources to improve academic quality and increase enrollment. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that $1,978,028 was awarded to Central State University to strengthen educational resources. The U.S. Department of Education funds, distributed under the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program, will be used to strengthen institutional management, fiscal stability, student services, and academic quality.

    "Central State University is one of Ohio's great institutions of higher learning," said Brown. "These funds will allow CSU to continue providing high-quality educ…Read More

    Posted on 9/18/2012 | University, Sen. Brown
  • The DISCLOSE Act

    Posted on 7/16/2012