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2026 LGBTQ+ Ohio Pride Guide

To #FindYourPride, our 2026 guide has sections organized by city and by date.

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

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

By Guest Submission ● Commentary ● July 6, 2026

Kaptur refuses to explain her vote for HR 2616, which would force schools to out trans students and encourage a culture of fear

By Uncloseted Media ● Transgender ● July 4, 2026

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, here’s a timeline of noteworthy events that have shaped trans and gender nonconforming rights.

By Ken Schneck ● HIV & AIDS ● July 2, 2026

Andy’s Law is meant to make work safer for correctional officers, but it could have other severe consequences

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● July 1, 2026

When asked about his LGBTQ+ platform, Jones said he’s ‘running for everyone’

By Editor ● Obituary ● July 1, 2026

Joey Stanley, who tended bar at The Vaults and Leather Stallion, passed away on June 1, 2026

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● July 1, 2026

Featuring: Adam Rhodes (IRE), Susan Tebben (Ohio Capital Journal) and Lauren Chapman (The Sacramento Bee).

By Ben Jodway ● Policy/Legislation ● June 30, 2026

TransOhio: ‘One of the most significant setbacks for transgender rights in modern history’

By H.L. Comeriato ● Pride ● June 30, 2026

Thousands flocked to downtown Cincinnati for the city’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride march and festival

By Ben Jodway ● Queer Joy ● June 29, 2026

The Rainbow Society of Medina County’s MoE’s Closet opened last January and has already helped its queer neighbors

By Ken Schneck ● Pride ● June 27, 2026

Here’s some of what we saw at the Pride celebration in Richland County.