Bill that allows untrained chaplains in Ohio schools opposed by chaplains themselves during third hearing

Chaplains, social workers and counselors say untrained chaplains place LGBTQ+ and non-Christian students at risk

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Ohio school board member resigns following our questions about his social media posts denying the Holocaust

Social media posts show a now-former Little Miami board member denying the Holocaust and supporting Hitler before voting to remove anti-hate poster.

AudioThis News is So Gay (3/11/26): Examining How LGBTQ+ Media Can Accelerate Acceptance

Featuring: Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD

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

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.’

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