Ohio Republicans introduce bill to prohibit school staff from using ‘transgender names or pronouns’ to address students By H.L. Comeriato ● Policy/Legislation ● March 26, 2025 New legislation targets transgender students and educators, threatens to withhold state funding.
Under Ohio law, teens in crisis can get six mental health sessions without parental consent. Republicans want that support eliminated. By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● March 24, 2025 Ohio mental health experts say the need to provide these specific services without parental consent comes up rarely but is critical.
Let’s taco bout Ohio trans support: Trans Talk Tuesday serves up community, one tortilla at a time By Jackson Hare ● Transgender ● March 11, 2025 The twice-a-month gatherings provide a safe space for trans and non-binary individuals to be visible and authentic.
It’s Girl Scout cookie season! Here’s a list of Ohio trans and nonbinary Girl Scouts to support By Ben Jodway ● Queer Joy ● February 18, 2025 Not only does selling Girl Scout cookies boost confidence and help develop business skills, but it also help fund troop activities.
Don’t Let Them Dim Your Sparkle: Ohio’s Damien Serrato inspires as Mx. Trans USA 2024 By NV Gay ● Transgender ● January 24, 2025 ‘Never be afraid of the little voice in your head that’s telling you to be yourself.’
Editor’s Commentary: Ohio’s ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ will irreparably destroy – yes, destroy! – education. By Ken Schneck ● Commentary ● December 2, 2024 HB 8 was passed by the Ohio House in June 2023 and Republicans have said they are determined to pass it in 2024.
Cincinnati City Council approves $500k for funding trans youth mental healthcare By Ben Jodway ● Youth ● November 25, 2024 In the wake of HB 68, Cincinnati City Council has approved $500,000 to fund trans and nonbinary mental healthcare
Ohio and other states with anti-transgender laws see increased youth suicide rates By Ben Jodway ● Health & Wellness ● October 7, 2024 State officials react to Trevor Project findings on the mental health of nonbinary and transgender young people.
Sponsored contentSponsored Trans men and PrEP: Providing affirming care despite a nationwide lack of research By Ken Schneck ● HIV & AIDS ● August 24, 2024 Neighborhood Family Practice makes welcoming and informed HIV prevention a priority for all.
TransOhio Emergency Fund provides essential support, resources By Ken Schneck ● Transgender ● August 6, 2024 The fund provides financial assistance for crises such as lack of access to gender-affirming care and relocation costs.