Rural Ohio village keeps LGBTQ+ renter protections, repeals Palestine resolution
Chauncey Village Council voted 3-2 to keep their anti-discrimination ordinance in place.
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Rural Ohio village to repeal LGBTQ and renter protections, Palestine resolution
A councilor says the anti-discrimination law is 'fake'
How anti-DEI policies are impacting the Southeastern Ohio LGBTQ+ community
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
LGBTQ+ Ohioans are not protected by state or federal public accommodation laws, leaving it up to local municipalities to provide coverage.
