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Taekwondo, acupuncture, bullying & survival: Ohio author’s debut memoir details a captivating journey

Helen Yee's journey from a cloistered Chinese childhood into mainstream 1960s midwestern America is an experience to behold.

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“My removal is solely an effort to uphold the status quo.” – Ousted Columbus Civilian Police Review Board member speaks out

Three weeks have passed since the Columbus Civilian Police Review Board recommended removing Gambit Aragon. He has some things to say.

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There were certainly some horrible anti-LGBTQ+ Ohio stories in 2022. But please know that there were delightful and empowering ones too!

70% of Ohioans endorse participatory budgeting. But…what is it?! And how can it (MAJORLY) help LGBTQ+ Ohioans?

A September survey of Ohio voters found that 70 percent of voters support adopting a participatory budgeting method for public spending.

Columbus Civilian Police Review Board recommends removal of LGBTQ+ member

The board recommended the removal of Gambit Aragon "neglect of duty" for tweets made regarding the police at the Proud Boys protest.

11 quotes from the first hearing of HB 616 to ban the teaching of divisive concepts

The hearing was pretty quick...possibly because the language of the bill is pretty vague. These 11 quotes sum things up.

A New — and needed — LGBTQ+ caucus has launched for AAPI women & nonbinary Ohioans

The new caucus will provide the opportunity to find fellowship, exploration, and collective power to create needed change.

These AAPI change-makers are going to help liberate the world…starting with Ohio

The a political education training series uses anti-oppressive approaches to raise consciousness in our communities.

After a pandemic hiatus, Lesbians Benefitting the Arts sponsors art show at Stonewall Columbus

For the past 2 years during COVID, Lesbians Benefitting the Arts hasn’t been able to produce the events they’re known for. Now they're back.

A vital LGBTQ+ safe space just opened in Akron to support minority communities

With the inspiring goal of acting as a beacon of hope, the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice has opened a new space in Akron.

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