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Gubernatorial candidate Nan Whaley on Ohio’s “extreme legislature,” LGBTQ+ Ohio & why you *must* vote

"This is the most important election ever in our state," says Whaley about the upcoming November election.

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The State Board of Education of Ohio to introduce “cruel” resolution targeting LGBTQ+ students & rejecting Title IX protections

The document is a wide-ranging attack on LGBTQ+ youth authored by a member who is said to have "no connection to public education."

An Ohio magazine yanked an LGBTQ+ family from an upcoming cover saying they were “political and controversial”

Patrick Engle's family was offered a slot as a "featured family"...until the publisher found out Patrick was married to a man.

Teach to the Ohio Standards…but make it queer.

Contrary to critics' opinions, Ohio's Learning Standards actually SUPPORT an LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum. Here's how.

How House Bills 616 And 454 Threaten an Ohio LGBTQ+ public school

LGBTQ+ youth find support and acceptance at School of One. Now two anti-LGBTQ+ Ohio bills threaten the future of the school.

“A Dark Day in American History” – Ohio LGBTQ+ orgs respond to Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade

Reactions across Ohio have been swift & condemning. We have gathered here statements from key Ohio LGBTQ+ and ally organizations and figures. 

New Ohio campaign launched to recruit (desperately needed!) LGBTQ+ foster parents

With nearly 3,000 Ohio eligible youth, the need for an increased pool of foster parents is greater than ever.

‘Greater harm than good’: HB 276 already *PASSED* the Ohio House. Here’s why it’s dangerous for LGBTQ+ Ohioans.

The bill would ban anyone from receiving money if they know it came from sex work, increasing the risk of already vulnerable populations.

Alzheimer’s Association to host Ohio-based, free virtual forum on LGBTQ+ dementia

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 7.4% of the lesbian, gay, and bisexual older adult population is living with dementia.

LGBTQ+ Ohioans need abortions too. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio helps explain.

LGBTQ+ people already face complicated barriers to abortion access, and further limiting their resources will have awful consequences.

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