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Yes, Rainbow People of Ohio, our marriages and much more are under serious attack

'This Pride Season, in 2025, our LGBTQ+ community in Ohio needs something akin to a Stonewall brick to our collective consciousness.'

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Pope Francis acknowledged that the institutional Catholic Church owed an apology to the LGBTQ+ community.

I’m transgender. I’m leaving Ohio. And I’m not alone.

"This is a concrete manifestation of Ohio’s self-inflicted brain drain resulting from anti-transgender legislation."

LGBTQ+ kids deserve more than just a ‘tolerant’ summer camp. Here’s how to find an affirming one.

Queer Camp Fair directory is a resource for families seeking more than just a promise of inclusivity.

To my fellow LGBTQ+ Ohioans: It’s time to step up and run for office.

'This battle is not just for our own seats at the table. We’re fighting to ensure that future LGBTQ+ leaders won’t have to fight for respect.'

How SB 1 aims to erase DEI programs, including LGBTQ+ spaces on Ohio’s public university campuses

Senate Bill 1 is a threat to Ohio’s LGBTQ+ campus life – and if passed, will play a major role in the enrollment of queer college students.

Dear Exhausted Ohio LGBTQ+ Community: Rest is resistance. Rest is action.

"If you’re struggling to rest because you feel you need to fight and survive, know that rest is a form of fighting back."

Three ways to immediately change corporate participation in Ohio’s Pride celebrations

Pride has lost its way, but we can restore the activism and community it was founded on (and lay off the swag).

Don’t Let Them Dim Your Sparkle: Ohio’s Damien Serrato inspires as Mx. Trans USA 2024

‘Never be afraid of the little voice in your head that's telling you to be yourself.’

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