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The Ohio Capital Journal is an independent, nonprofit news organization dedicated to connecting Ohioans to their state government and its impact on their lives. The Capital Journal combines Ohio state government coverage with incisive investigative journalism, reporting on the consequences of policy, political insight and principled commentary.

“She’s not going in the boys bathroom.” Ohio mom speaks out against transgender bathroom ban bill

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Policy/Legislation ● July 10, 2024

The Ohio House recently passed a bill that would ban transgender people from using the bathroom and locker room that aligns with their gender identity.

Ohio’s proposed ‘drag ban’ could easily be abused to become a vehicle of anti-trans harassment [COMMENTARY]

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Commentary ● June 8, 2024

“This fear of the gender revolution is one that will lead us back into the past, and reinstitute oppressive measures.”

Proposed Ohio bill would charge teachers, librarians with felonies for ‘pandering obscenity’

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Policy/Legislation ● May 23, 2024

‘Obscenity’ not defined in language; teachers unions unclear on details

New Ohio Senate resolution asks feds not to include sexual orientation, gender identity in Title IX

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Policy/Legislation ● May 17, 2024

Resolution comes after Ohio Attorney General joins lawsuit against the move

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sues Department of Education over Title IX changes

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Policy/Legislation ● May 5, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education released the new rules April 19 which will offer increased protections to LGBTQ+ students and staff.

The “radical feminist” group helping push Ohio’s trans bathroom ban

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Policy/Legislation ● April 26, 2024

“I am frustrated. Do you have any suggestions?” Rep. Beth Lear reached out to the Women’s Liberation Front for legislative help.

Ohio’s true state of the state: Relentless misrepresentation, extremism and corruption [COMMENTARY]

By David DeWitt & Ohio Capital Journal ● Politics ● April 13, 2024

Meanwhile, Ohio ranks in the bottom half of all states on education, economy, environment, infrastructure, and health care.

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility every day with allyship [COMMENTARY]

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Commentary ● April 6, 2024

‘As an ally, there is much that you can do to step up and show your support for the transgender community.’

Ohioans testify against Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed rules for transgender health care

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Health & Wellness ● March 19, 2024

People who testified said they appreciated the revisions that have been made, but worry about the harm the proposed rules could still have.

Thousands submit comments on revised proposed Ohio administrative rules for transgender health care

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Health & Wellness ● March 5, 2024

Ohioans submitted more than 4,000 comments regarding Gov. Mike DeWine’s revised proposed administrative rules, according to records obtained by the Capital Journal.

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