Families Archives – Page 3 of 17

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.

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)

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

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

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

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.

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

By Ken Schneck ● Pride ● July 9, 2025

When Brittany Rayl couldn’t find a nearby celebration for her daughters to attend, she created one.

“We need this amendment so that we do not have more of our rights stripped away.”

By Ohio LGBTQ+ Events ● Pride ● June 17, 2025

From comedy to drag to comic book workshops, Shoreline Pride truly has something for everyone.

Natural Family Month is a slippery slope that gives LGBTQ+ families “second class” status, says Equality Ohio.