Madeline Fening, Author at Cleveland Scene

Issue 1 Sees High Early Turnout — and High Stakes

David Niven, a University of Cincinnati political science professor and expert on gerrymandering, said there’s nothing normal about this election.

by Madeline Fening July 23, 2023September 29, 2024

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Video: New Anti-Issue 1 Ad Features Creepy Republicans In Your Bedroom

“Republicans are obsessed with telling every Ohioan what they can and cannot do in their own bedroom,” said Joe Jacobson, director of the Progress Action Fund.

by Madeline Fening July 17, 2023July 29, 2025

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The Aug. 8 Election Could Decide Abortion Laws in Ohio; Keep These Dates in Mind

Early voting for Issue 1 starts July 11

by Madeline Fening July 7, 2023August 3, 2023

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What Ohio Abortion Patients’ Stories Can Tell Us About Life After Dobbs

“It can be difficult to hear these stories day in and day out.”

by Madeline Fening June 26, 2023October 23, 2023

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Thousands of Black Market Botox Injections Seized by Federal Agents in Ohio

The seized injectable shipments would have had a combined value of $175,399.

by Madeline Fening May 16, 2023July 15, 2025

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Another Norfolk Southern Train Has Derailed 20 Miles from East Palestine

No hazardous chemicals were on board

by Madeline Fening May 11, 2023August 3, 2023

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Lawsuit by Ohio Cops Against Afroman Saw Some Action on 4/20

Plus, the ACLU filed a motion asking the judge to dismiss the case

by Madeline Fening April 21, 2023August 8, 2025

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Ohio Is Making Strides on Cannabis Legalization

The state is in the process of expanding medical marijuana access and polls show Ohioans are in favor of recreational weed

by Madeline Fening April 19, 2023October 29, 2024

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Ohio River Named America’s Second-Most Endangered River

The second-place designation comes in the wake of February’s toxic explosion in East Palestine.

by Madeline Fening April 18, 2023May 8, 2024

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What Does a Misoprostol-Only Abortion Look Like?

Misoprostol-only abortions can leave patients bleeding and cramping for weeks, but doctors say the regimen is still very safe.

by Madeline Fening April 14, 2023April 29, 2025

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J.D. Vance Shares Transphobic Crap in Wake of Nashville School Shooting

“Giving in to these ideas isn’t compassion, it’s dangerous,” he tweeted after reports the shooter identified as trans

by Madeline Fening March 28, 2023February 25, 2025

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Ohio “Cocaine Cat” Now in Cincinnati’s Zoo’s “Cat Ambassador” Program

Amiry the serval is still recuperating from a broken leg.

by Madeline Fening March 14, 2023February 13, 2025