Judge: Ohio teacher can’t be anonymous in lawsuit against Little Miami School District over removal of anti-hate poster

GLAAD extremism watchdog says judge’s demand is “difficult” given “clear risk to the plaintiff”

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AudioThis News is So Gay (4/22/26): Exploring LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces and a Mythical Place Called Golf Manor

Featuring: Adam Rhodes (Investigative Reporters and Editors) and Susan Tebben (The Ohio Capital Journal).

There’s a name for secretly removing a condom during sex without consent: stealthing

Nonconsensual condom removal and other forms of reproductive coercion can have grave consequences, but few states offer recourse for survivors.

Case Western Reserve University honors Ugandan human rights leader

Frank Mugisha will be awarded the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence and deliver remarks on Sept. 17-18.

More important than ever: Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus announces 2026 “Forte” annual fundraising gala

During this year’s Forte, tribute will be paid to Morgan Stanley Vice President Gregory Zunkiewicz with the Forte Award.

She sued her rural Ohio school for banning LGBTQ+ inclusion in her classroom. Now, she is launching a nonprofit to help people like her.

New Richmond teacher launches the Rainbow Classroom Advocacy Fund while she appeals her court case

National gathering of LGBTQ+ organizers to be held in Midwest in 2027

Creating Change brings together thousands of participants to build strategy, share skills and strengthen the LGBTQ+ movement

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