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Ohio governor vetoes LGBTQ+ book restrictions, keeps trans erasure language in budget
In 2024, both the Ohio House and Senate came back early from their Christmas vacation to override DeWine’s veto of HB 68 ...
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The proposed anti-LGBTQ+ amendments in Ohio’s budget ‘must not be allowed to pass.’ [COMMENTARY]
On the one hand, we are proud of our accomplishments. There is a long history of LGBTQ+ organizing in Ohio and we celebrate ...
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2025-26 Guide to Ohio’s LGBTQ+ Legislation (136th General Assembly)
To help you differentiate one bill from another, we have put together this easy-to-use reference guide to Ohio LGBTQ+ ...
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Ohio’s largest recipient of HIV/AIDS funding stops all OHIV services ‘until further notice’ after federal grant delay
In a separate statement, Equitas Health confirmed it has not received grant money typically awarded by the U.S. Centers for ...
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Ohio House, Senate pass budget with six anti-LGBTQ+ amendments
The Ohio House and Senate have agreed on a budget to send to Gov. Mike DeWine for his signature. Included in the 5,500-page ...
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LGBTQ+ Ohioans launch statewide effort to locate missing person
Canton drag performer Ryan Godbey, also known as “JJ,” has not been seen or heard from since after midnight on June 19. After ...
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With few lesbian bars left in the country, a group of Cincinnati friends is looking to increase that number by one
There is a notable absence of lesbian bars in Ohio, as well as a broader shortage across the country. According to Newsweek, there are only 32 remaining lesbian bars in the United States.