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

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● November 23, 2025

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

By Caitlin McNally & Jackson Hare ● Community ● July 31, 2025

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

Doctors can refuse to treat LGBTQ+ patients in several states…including Ohio

By Guest Commentary ● Commentary ● April 23, 2026

These religious exemption laws lead to drops in HIV testing.

Judge: Ohio teacher can’t be anonymous in lawsuit against Little Miami School District over removal of anti-hate poster

By Ben Jodway ● Education ● April 22, 2026

GLAAD extremism watchdog says judge’s demand is “difficult” given “clear risk to the plaintiff”

AudioThis News is So Gay (4/22/26): Exploring LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces and a Mythical Place Called Golf Manor

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● April 22, 2026

Featuring: Adam Rhodes (Investigative Reporters and Editors) and Susan Tebben (The Ohio Capital Journal).

There’s a name for secretly removing a condom during sex without consent: stealthing

By The 19th ● Health & Wellness ● April 21, 2026

Nonconsensual condom removal and other forms of reproductive coercion can have grave consequences, but few states offer recourse for survivors.

Case Western Reserve University honors Ugandan human rights leader

By Ohio LGBTQ+ Events ● Community ● April 18, 2026

Frank Mugisha will be awarded the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence and deliver remarks on Sept. 17-18.

More important than ever: Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus announces 2026 “Forte” annual fundraising gala

By Ohio LGBTQ+ Events ● Culture ● April 17, 2026

During this year’s Forte, tribute will be paid to Morgan Stanley Vice President Gregory Zunkiewicz with the Forte Award.

She sued her rural Ohio school for banning LGBTQ+ inclusion in her classroom. Now, she is launching a nonprofit to help people like her.

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● April 17, 2026

New Richmond teacher launches the Rainbow Classroom Advocacy Fund while she appeals her court case

National gathering of LGBTQ+ organizers to be held in Midwest in 2027

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● April 16, 2026

Creating Change brings together thousands of participants to build strategy, share skills and strengthen the LGBTQ+ movement

AudioThis News is So Gay (4/15/26): Debriefing the Impact of HIV Funding Cuts and… The Real Housewives?

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● April 15, 2026

Featuring: Orion Rummler (The 19th) and Joe Reberkenny (The Washington Blade)

The Buckeye Flame welcomes two reporting fellows covering LGBTQ+ Ohioans of color

By H.L. Comeriato ● Community ● April 13, 2026

Elizabeth Randolph-Montgomery and Siaara Freeman join Ohio’s LGBTQ+ newsroom

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