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ACLU to fight Ohio’s healthcare ban for transgender youth. Here’s what to expect.

By H.L. Comeriato ● Policy/Legislation ● January 31, 2024

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Ohio has officially announced plans to file a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on healthcare for transgender youth.

‘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.

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!

‘A Dark Day’: Ohio lawmakers override Gov. DeWine’s veto, move closer to banning healthcare for trans youth

By H.L. Comeriato & Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● January 10, 2024

The bill would also ban trans female athletes in kindergarten through college. The Senate will vote to concur on January 24.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs executive order restricting healthcare for transgender Ohioans

By H.L. Comeriato ● Policy/Legislation ● January 5, 2024

Gov. DeWine signed an executive order Friday to ban “gender transition surgeries” for transgender youth – which are not currently performed in Ohio.

‘Huge win’: Gov. DeWine Vetoes Anti-Trans Bill

By Ken Schneck & H.L. Comeriato ● Policy/Legislation ● December 29, 2023

‘These decisions should not be made by the government,’ he said of HB 68.

‘There Will Be Blood’: How neo-Nazis and white supremacists are fueling Ohio’s anti-LGBTQ+ movement

By H.L. Comeriato ● Community ● December 22, 2023

Across the state, white supremacists are targeting LGBTQ+ communities, driving and capitalizing on a massive uptick in anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and legislation. This is how we got here — and why experts warn that a grim history could repeat itself.

‘Transgender people will die’: Ohio lawmakers ban healthcare for transgender youth, ban transgender girls from playing sports

By H.L. Comeriato ● Policy/Legislation ● December 13, 2023

Gov. Mike DeWine now has 10 days to approve or reject the anti-transgender bill, parts of which he has previously opposed.

Doctors beg Ohio lawmakers to reject bill criminalizing healthcare for transgender youth

By H.L. Comeriato ● Policy/Legislation ● December 10, 2023

Ohio House Bill 68, currently in the state Senate, would criminalize healthcare for transgender youth, ban transgender girls from competing in sports and reject the global medical consensus of millions of doctors.

‘This space is in danger’: Groundbreaking LGBTQ+ non-profit Margie’s Closet could face eviction

By H.L. Comeriato ● Transgender ● December 4, 2023

Margie’s Closet has become a social hub and safe haven where transgender people can shop for affirming and affordable clothing. Now, the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ non-profit could lose everything.

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