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Queer Columbus City Council hopeful champions growth through inclusion and open dialogue

By Peter Kusnic ● Politics ● December 16, 2024

‘I’m always going to be that champion ensuring that members of our LGBTQ+ community are seen and thriving.’

By Drew Filipski ● Policy/Legislation ● December 13, 2024

First hearings were held for two bills that could have far-reaching implications for LGBTQ+ Ohioans, but may not make it out of committee.

One local school district is concerned about the bill’s potential contradictions with federal statutes.

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● December 12, 2024

LGBTQ+ Spectrum of Findlay is “passing the torch” to Columbus-based Kaleidoscope Youth Center to focus on community-informed programming.

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● December 11, 2024

The bill had already been labeled as the “Unsafe Students Act,” a “Don’t Say Gay/Trans Bill” and an endangerment to LGBTQ+ youth.

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● December 9, 2024

The word ‘obscenity’ is not defined anywhere in the bill.

By Drew Filipski ● Health & Wellness ● December 6, 2024

We spoke to Dr. Nathaniel Overmire of Franklin County about end-of-life dignity and building a more inclusive Ohio.

By H.L. Comeriato ● Transgender ● December 5, 2024

Transgender people in less-populated, more conservative counties will be most affected, legal advocates say.

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● December 4, 2024

The New Richmond teacher was suspended due to the four LGBTQ+ books containing “controversial issues,” which ran afoul of district policy.

By Ohio LGBTQ+ Events ● Culture ● December 3, 2024

The visual elements of this year’s holiday concert will be one of the highlights.