Ohio governor, state agency lays out suicide prevention plan By Ohio Capital Journal ● Health & Wellness ● January 29, 2024 Plan mentions high risk to LGBTQ community impacted by gender-affirming care rules, HB 68
Ohio and Michigan GOP legislators discuss ‘endgame’ of banning all trans health care By The Michigan Advance ● Politics ● January 28, 2024 Rep. Gary Click has repeatedly denied he wanted to limit gender-affirming care for adults. Now he admits that is indeed the goal.
The Buckeye Flame seeks a Northeast Ohio college student for full-time (PAID) summer internship By The Buckeye Flame ● Community ● January 26, 2024 This is a 11-week, 40 hour/week commitment paid at a rate of $17/hour and tailored to the candidate’s interests and experiences.
‘Cowardly, self-serving vote’: Ohio Senate overrides DeWine’s veto; bans healthcare for trans youth By Ken Schneck & H.L. Comeriato ● Policy/Legislation ● January 24, 2024 HB 68 also bans trans female athletes from competing in kindergarten through college. It will become law in 90 days.
Why is an Ohio city council president pushing a resolution to ban public drag? Hint: It’s a family affair. By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● January 23, 2024 Jason King said that someone is pushing the resolution forward. He just neglected to mention that the someone is him.
ANNOUNCING: Rural Ohio LGBTQ+ Artist Series – Your story ideas needed! By The Buckeye Flame ● Community ● January 22, 2024 Readers are encouraged to submit a story idea about a rural Ohio LGBTQ+ artist or an arts-based organization’s LGBTQ+ initiative or event.
How one Ohio hairstylist offers gender-affirming supplies for his rural community By Megan Becker ● Community ● January 19, 2024 ‘I didn’t want people to be without again,’ said the Chillicothe salon owner.
Ohio healthcare providers fear DeWine’s ‘draconian’ rules will block gender-affirming care By Riley Roliff ● Health & Wellness ● January 17, 2024 Concerns include impossible demands for specialists and reporting requirements that would identify trans people
Every Ohio Lawmaker: How they’ve voted and what they’ve posted on anti-LGBTQ+ legislation By H.L. Comeriato ● Policy/Legislation ● January 16, 2024 Find your elected representative – and check their voting record on major anti-LGBTQ+ legislation!
‘Disgusted’ & ‘devastated’: LGBTQ+ leaders react to Ohio Republicans’ latest anti-trans attacks By Ken Schneck ● Community ● January 14, 2024 “If there was ever a time you were waiting to speak up, this is your moment.”