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‘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.

Out-of-state witnesses give Ohio testimony in national campaign to criminalize healthcare for transgender youth

By H.L. Comeriato ● Policy/Legislation ● November 29, 2023

At the Ohio Statehouse, conservative lawmakers are partnering with anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups and calling out-of-state witnesses in an effort to criminalize healthcare for trans youth.

‘I believe it is child abuse’: Ohio Republicans push to criminalize healthcare for transgender youth

By H.L. Comeriato ● Policy/Legislation ● November 16, 2023

Rep. Gary Click provided public testimony Wednesday in support of HB 68, which would criminalize gender affirming healthcare for trans youth and ban transgender girls from competing in sports.

LGBTQ+ Ohioans plan events to honor Transgender Day of Remembrance 2023

By H.L. Comeriato ● Transgender ● November 9, 2023

Across the state, LGBTQ+ Ohioans prepare to honor the many transgender people killed in acts of anti-trans violence this year.

Ohio voters elect rainbow wave of LGBTQ+ candidates to public office

By H.L. Comeriato ● Politics ● November 8, 2023

In total, more than 20 out LGBTQ+ candidates were elected to public office in the 2023 general election.

Dozens of LGBTQ+ Ohioans and allies receive awards for activism and advocacy

By H.L. Comeriato ● Community ● November 2, 2023

Each year, LGBTQ+ organizations recognize dozens of LGBTQ+ Ohioans and allies for their contributions to LGBTQ+ communities across the state. Meet the latest 2023 honorees.

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