14 Quotes from the first hearing on HB 183 to ban trans individuals from bathrooms in Ohio schools and colleges
The bill's sponsor mentioned bathrooms only once in her testimony, choosing instead to focus her words on invalidating trans identity.
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Ohio middle schoolers created an LGBTQ+-affirming mural. Their school had it painted over.
Students told their school board that the mural had been a source of strength for them and vowed to fight for its restoration.
With upcoming school board elections, we need you to be all in for ALL Ohio students [COMMENTARY]
Knock on doors with us to campaign for school board candidates who support welcoming, well-resourced public education.
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland issues official policy barring LGBTQ+ expression in parishes and schools
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland has announced a formal policy on LGBTQ+ expression in parishes and schools, barring Pride flags and prohibiting same-sex couples at school dances.
One university in Ohio makes “2023 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges & Universities” national list
For the first time, Texas and Florida colleges were intentionally omitted from the list due to those state's anti-LGBTQ+ policies.
Audio Meet the dad of a trans son running for his local school board to protect ALL Ohio youth
An e-mail from the New Albany-Plain Local School Board set Joe Quigley on an unexpected, but determined, path.
A lifelong educator, out candidate Bryan Cannon steps into the race for Cincinnati School Board
During a crucial time for Ohio's third largest school district, out LGBTQ+ candidate Bryan Cannon looks to bring decades of experience in education and leadership to the Cincinnati Board of Education.
Ohio Republicans want chaplains in public schools. So let’s give them Pagan Priestesses and LGBTQ+ affirming pastors [COMMENTARY]
'I believe we need to act decisively and purposefully to protect kids.'
New Ohio bill would allow unlicensed chaplains to work in public schools
LGBTQ+ advocates are sounding the alarm on this and a similar bill in Texas that has chaplains replacing school counselors.
Volunteer chaplains are not trained counselors, and should not serve that role in Ohio’s public schools [COMMENTARY]
The potential is high for the abuse of both LGBTQ+ and non-evangelical-Christian Ohio students.
