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2025-26 Guide to Ohio’s LGBTQ+ Legislation (136th General Assembly)

To help you differentiate one bill from another, we have put together this easy-to-use reference guide to Ohio LGBTQ+ legislation.

Ohio LGBTQ+ Nonprofit Guide

Our goal with this LGBTQ+ Ohio Nonprofit Guide is to support individuals finding the community they might be seeking.

A burst pipe won’t stop the music at the vinyl hub of these Cincinnati cat dads

Alien Records has become an LGBTQ+ community space. Now, the community is stepping up to keep things spinning.

U.S. Senate candidate Greg Levy’s socialist campaign draws LGBTQ+ voters in contentious midterms

‘The only way to really fight for trans equality for LGBTQ+ liberation is to fight for socialism and overturn capitalism for good.’

Video This News is So Gay (10/14/26): Navigating the Onslaught of Anti-LGBTQ+ Political Ads

Featuring: Missy Spears (Queer Kentucky) and Alex Reimer (Queerty)

Booked Solid: You’re overdue to meet these LGBTQ+ BIPOC librarians doing the work in Ohio

LGBTQ+ BIPOC librarians are helping communities find stories, resources and histories that matter across the state.

Tessa and Chelsea Pratt-Smith pose in front of the sign for their queer-friendly business called The Bright Spot Campground and Marina.
Lesbian-owned campground in rural Ohio wants to be a connective community space for LGBTQ+ visitors and locals alike

‘We think it’s crazy that we’re doing this, but we love it.’

‘Vote With Love’ is Ohio LGBTQ+ group’s mantra to mobilize voters

PFLAG is hoping personal connections will encourage voter registration and turnout.

Who is ‘obsessed with men playing in women’s sports’? JD Vance says Democrats, but Ohio Republicans can’t get enough.

Republicans mentioned transgender-related topics 31 times at recent Ohio campaign events, vs. Democrats’ zero times.

The Trans Handy Ma’am is taking her tools on tour, promoting new book with stop in Ohio

Mercury Stardust’s home maintenance content helps LGBTQ+ people live with dignity. Now she’s taking her book on the road.

Two trans Ohioans resign from the Ohio Democratic Party’s Pride Caucus, including vice-chair

The resignations came within 24 hours of each other and amidst allegations of censorship by their own party

Black, Out, and Proud to host Melanated Health Forum centering Black LGBTQ+ health and wellness

Melanated Health Forum makes room for uncensored wellness conversations for Black LGBTQ+ people in Columbus

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