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Ohio organizers ‘optimistic’ as campaign launches to collect signatures for two equal rights ballot initiatives

Over 880,000 signatures needed to guarantee marriage equality and nondiscrimination protections in Ohio

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Cleveland Public Library honored for commitment to LGBTQ+ people and their families

PFLAG Cleveland bestowed their 2025 Bruce G. Kriete Community Award to the library for their inclusion efforts.

A Justice is Blind statue is in front of a children's book containing an LGBTQ+ character, The Fabulous Zed Watson. The background is the tops of books in rainbow.
Ohio teacher who was suspended for having LGBTQ+ books in her classroom loses her court case

The teacher and her lawyer are exploring how they want to move forward with the case

Equality Ohio releases Family Law Guide for LGBTQ+ Ohioans

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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