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The bill aims to protect parents who reject their trans children.

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I’m a Christian faith leader and even I don’t think chaplains should be in Ohio schools [COMMENTARY]

“While HB 531 may, in some sense, seek to resolve the shortage of school counselors in Ohio, it does so at the risk of students.”

EXTRA! EXTRA!: Celebrating 15 Examples (and 50+ years) of Ohio LGBTQ+ Publications

Join us as we take a look back through the efforts of our siblings who used words and newsprint to make a difference.

Ohio rugby clubs denounce USA Rugby rule banning trans women from women’s teams

‘Transgender and gender-diverse athletes belong in women’s rugby.’

Conservative Christian lawmakers push for chaplains to serve as ‘substitute mothers and fathers’ in Ohio public schools

Republican Bill inviting volunteer chaplains to minister in Ohio public schools could place LGBTQ+ students at risk

Ohio-born Gaddies brand helps gay dads find each other

Shaker Heights dad’s queer clothing line builds community.

AudioThis News is So Gay (3/4/26): Reporting on LGBTQ+ Orgs Who Are Actually Doing Pretty Darn Well

Featuring: Ben Jodway (The Buckeye Flame) and Gisselle Medina (Fresnoland)

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