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Trans Ohioans have a *rough* hellscape week ahead. Here’s what you need to know.

6 resolutions, 1 House Bill, 1 rally, and all on top of Trans Day of Remembrance. This is going to be QUITE the week ahead.

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National publication declares an LGBTQ+ Ohio “victory”; the reality is…different

The national headline proclaimed "In Ohio, Trans Students Triumph Against the Odds." Only, that's kinda sorta not what happened...

Do you know your HB 616 from 151 from 454? This guide to current Ohio LGBTQ+ legislation will help!

The Ohio legislature will soon be in "lame duck," when they try to jam through a slew of legislation. Here are the likely LGBTQ+ bills.

Cincinnati showed it’s possible to fight — and win — when the people decide

One of the best examples of how citizens can come together to fight for change on the issues they care about comes from Cincinnati.

How many clicks between Ohio State Rep Gary Click & hardcore pornography? We decided to find out.

Rep. Gary Click is determined to figure out how many clicks it takes to get to hardcore pornography. We decided to lend a hand.

12 quotes from the 4th hearing of HB 454 to deny trans youth gender-affirming care

This fourth hearing featured medical experts speaking out against HB 454 and the devastating effects it would have on patient care.

11 quotes from the first hearing of HB 616 to ban the teaching of divisive concepts

The hearing was pretty quick...possibly because the language of the bill is pretty vague. These 11 quotes sum things up.

14 quotes from the 3rd hearing of HB 454 to deny trans youth gender-affirming care

This week's hearing largely featured parents of trans children, all of whom misgendered their children—literally—hundreds of time.

12 quotes from the 2nd hearing of HB 454 to deny trans youth gender-affirming care

"I’m not going to mince words—it was really awful," said Equality Ohio Public Policy Director Maria Bruno.

14 of the most memorable quotes from the HB 454 hearing to ban trans youth from accessing medical care

This hearing had everything: transphobia, shadow religious organizations, former porn stars, the c-word, and an Adele reference. Seriously.

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