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Riley Roliff

Riley Roliff is a trans freelance journalist and a student at Cleveland State University. Her reporting focuses on trans issues and the role of money in politics.

Riley's Latest Articles

GalleryStrike! With Pride: Ohio Starbucks baristas strike against company’s unionbusting and removal of pride decor

By Riley Roliff ● Community ● July 3, 2023

On July 1, baristas at two Ohio Starbucks stores joined workers nationwide striking for their rights.

Starbucks baristas resist abrupt removal of Pride flags in Ohio stores

By Riley Roliff ● Pride ● June 23, 2023

‘It’s as if they’re trying to erase us, the ones making them all their money.’

Queer, autistic, empowering: An Ohio law professor busts norms and transforms the classroom

By Riley Roliff ● Community ● June 9, 2023

‘For various reasons, people didn’t think I should be in the same place as them. And it’s never crossed my mind that I shouldn’t be.’

Sponsor of Ohio trans youth health care ban claims no religious motive. Sermon suggests otherwise.

By Riley Roliff ● Transgender ● May 24, 2023

A four-year-old recorded sermon given by Ohio state Rep. Gary Click may shine a light on the religious motivations behind Ohio’s proposed health care ban for trans youth.

Breaking down the pseudoscience behind Ohio’s proposed gender-affirming care ban

By Riley Roliff ● Commentary ● April 25, 2023

“The Ohio Legislature must trust the science, not Pastor Representative Gary Click.”