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Equality Ohio releases Family Law Guide for LGBTQ+ Ohioans

By Ken Schneck ● Families ● October 11, 2025

The updated guide comes during a challenging time for Ohio’s LGBTQ+ families.

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Ohio’s ‘Natural Family Month’ proponents claim heterosexual couples are ‘under attack’

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● October 1, 2025

In third hearing, ‘opting out’ of Mother’s Day emails is called a threat, and Ohio without the bill is compared to Communist Cuba.

COURT: You can now say “GAY” on your Ohio license plate

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● September 16, 2025

An Ohioan sued after he applied for a license plate reading “GAY” through the Ohio BMV and the plate was immediately rejected as “Inappropriate/Invalid.”

Attention LGBTQ+ Ohioans: You really can own a home. Truly!

By Ken Schneck ● Sponsored Content ● September 16, 2025

Despite the many benefits, LGBTQ+ Ohioans are less likely to be homeowners. The right advisor can change that.

Take a deep breath — marriage equality is probably here to stay

By The 19th ● Families ● September 12, 2025

Legal experts say the Supreme Court is unlikely to overturn its landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision anytime soon.

AudioThis News is So Gay (8/20/25): Marriage Equality Fearmongering & Disappearing Queer Data

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● August 20, 2025

Featuring: Jasmine Mithani (The 19th), Juan Michael Porter II (The Sero Project) and H.L. Comeriato (The Buckeye Flame)

Ohio AG certifies Equal Rights Amendment and Right to Marry Amendment

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● August 11, 2025

885,916 signatures now needed to get both on future ballot

Ohio organizers move forward with two separate amendments to ban discrimination, approve marriage equality

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● July 31, 2025

The decision follows a move by the Republican-controlled Ballot Board to double the work for organizers.

A husband and wife sit down at a kitchen table and flip through their marriage album.

“Better Together”: How an Ohio couple overcame struggles and found strength in a mixed-orientation marriage

By Ben Jodway ● Families ● July 29, 2025

An Ohio husband and pastor came out as gay to his straight wife. Today, they are together and stronger in their rainbow family.

Ohio Republicans decide Equal Rights Amendment will need double the signatures to get on the ballot

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● July 10, 2025

State Ballot Board separates the non-discrimination language into two amendments, requiring twice the work.