1776-2026: The Moments That Defined Trans Rights in America

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, here’s a timeline of noteworthy events that have shaped trans and gender nonconforming rights.

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Advocates say Ohio bill would unjustly penalize people living with HIV

Andy’s Law is meant to make work safer for correctional officers, but it could have other severe consequences

Ohio factory supervisor Aaron Jones is running to unseat anti-LGBTQ+ legislator Gary Click. Here’s what he told us.

When asked about his LGBTQ+ platform, Jones said he’s ‘running for everyone’

AudioThis News is So Gay (7/1/26): Reporting on Bad Public Policy and Much-Needed Queer Hope

Featuring: Adam Rhodes (IRE), Susan Tebben (Ohio Capital Journal) and Lauren Chapman (The Sacramento Bee).

Ohio LGBTQ+ orgs respond to Supreme Court upholding state bans against trans athletes

TransOhio: ‘One of the most significant setbacks for transgender rights in modern history’

Cincinnati Pride drew thousands to the Queen City last weekend. Here’s what we saw.

Thousands flocked to downtown Cincinnati for the city’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride march and festival

New Ohio LGBTQ+ org offers free gender-affirming clothing and community

The Rainbow Society of Medina County’s MoE’s Closet opened last January and has already helped its queer neighbors

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