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Winter discussion sessions in Knox County give rural LGBTQ+ Ohioans a voice

The first session took attendees from ‘discomfort to comfort'

There are now 16 bans on conversion therapy in Ohio. We couldn’t figure out how to use most of them.

The vast majority of the bans aren't searchable on cities' websites

Oberlin becomes 15th Ohio city to ban conversion therapy on minors

The college town passed the ordinance after some modifications reacting to a federal appeals court decision that struck down Michigan’s statewide ban

New Ohio research examines ‘predatory’ nature of alcohol ads targeting LGBTQ+ Ohioans

LGBTQ+ people already face poor health outcomes related to alcohol. Targeted marketing could be making it worse.

Sarah Brower and T. Gallo stand together in front of Harbor Gardens in Ashtabula, Ohio. T. Gallo has their arm around Sarah Brower.
Queer-owned farm-to-table businesses reclaim history in a former rural Ohio gay bar

'I just loved the energy from the moment I had seen [the space.]'

Oberlin advances conversion therapy ban, with hesitation 

After a federal appeals court stopped Michigan’s ban, similar legislation in Ohio cities could be in jeopardy.

Yellow Springs, Ohio, passes resolution condemning conversion therapy, drafts nondiscrimination ordinance

The village formally condemned the discredited practice of conversion therapy, but did not ban its infliction on minors like other towns

‘You Matter. Period.’ Inside an Ohio Clinic Making Sexual and Mental Health Work Together for LGBTQ+ Patients

Neighborhood Family Practice uses trauma-informed therapy and sexual-health integration to help queer and trans patients unlearn shame, rebuild trust and reclaim their bodies.

Experts warn Ohio Republican-sponsored bill could protect parents who abuse LGBTQ+ youth

Ohio sexual violence and sex trafficking experts warn against bill eliminating emergency path to safety for LGBTQ+ youth

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