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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.'

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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.

Sponsor of Ohio trans youth health care ban claims no religious motive. Sermon suggests otherwise.

A four-year-old recorded sermon given by Ohio state Rep. Gary Click may shine a light on the religious motivations behind Ohio’s proposed health care ban for trans youth.

Fun, Deep and Danceable: Ethan Soza’s Beats Come out of K-Pop and Pain

The 26-year-old Cleveland-based singer/songwriter is on the cusp new musical heights after surviving some familial and faith-based lows.

New video captures story behind Ohio church firebombing and drag story hour

The 7-minute Vice News story provides a glimpse at the security that had to be provided for the event as well as the action of the day itself.

People of Faith Must Speak out Against Chesterland Church Bombing [COMMENTARY]

An attack on a place of worship is an attack on all of us.

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Cincinnati orgs to hold a drag Purim celebration

"Glitter, Groggers and Glam" will feature a costume contest, photo booth and more hamantaschen than you could possibly stomach.

“The Bible is totally queer,” says Ohio pastor/theologian offering upcoming (free!) webinar

An upcoming (FREE!) webinar will explore “Queer Characters and Queer Readings in the Bible," as presented by an Ohio theologian.

Two Jewish parents crisscross Ohio offering “Kosher Kind Love” to LGBTQ+ people dealing with religious harm

With homemade signs and hugs, Mordecai and Simkah are offering blessings and support to LGBTQ+ people who have experienced rejection.

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