How anti-DEI policies are impacting the Southeastern Ohio LGBTQ+ community By Athens County Independent ● Community ● June 21, 2025 As lawmakers attack DEI initiatives, students and community organizations wonder what happens next — and move to shape that future.
Tattoo Motel fosters queer community in Athens, Ohio By Athens County Independent ● Business ● June 6, 2025 The tattoo shop on Richland Avenue ensures that both artists and clients have a place to express themselves without fear.
Athens City Council unanimously approves ‘safe haven’ resolution By Athens County Independent ● Community ● March 7, 2025 Athens City Council on Monday unanimously approved resolutions regarding gender-affirming care in Athens, and tax-exempt municipal bonds.
Local schools, colleges in Southeast Ohio respond to Ohio’s bathroom bill By Athens County Independent ● Policy/Legislation ● December 12, 2024 One local school district is concerned about the bill’s potential contradictions with federal statutes.
Athens County library admin encouraged paring back Pride Month displays By Athens County Independent ● Pride ● August 12, 2024 In communications with patrons, the library director pinned less colorful displays on decision-making by local branches.
Chauncey Gays forms to build LGBTQ+ community in a tiny Ohio village By Athens County Independent ● Rural ● July 3, 2024 The group recently held the village’s first ever Pride celebration, complete with face painting, a mobile library and a mayoral address.
Out candidate Micah McCarey to run for Ohio House District 95, filling candidate vacancy By Athens County Independent ● Politics ● June 28, 2024 The Democratic Party appointed Athens City Council member Micah McCarey to fill the vacancy left by candidate Lish Greiner’s withdrawal.
After months of fierce debate, a tiny Ohio village passes protections for LGBTQ+ residents, low income renters By Athens County Independent ● Rural ● May 24, 2024 LGBTQ+ Ohioans are not protected by state or federal public accommodation laws, leaving it up to local municipalities to provide coverage.
‘Queer, progressive…Appalachian’: Meet Ari Faber, the Athens Democrat running for Ohio Senate By Athens County Independent ● Politics ● February 2, 2024 Faber is heading into the election with ideas for legislation, he said — specifically to improve access to healthcare and food.
How the move to restrict transgender healthcare, sports participation could affect one Ohio county By Athens County Independent ● Transgender ● January 13, 2024 Here’s how legal changes could impact Athens County healthcare and schools.