Policy/Legislation Archives – Page 52 of 58

Ohio Will Allow Individuals to Change Gender on Birth Certificates

By The Buckeye Flame ● Transgender ● April 28, 2021

Ohio had been one of only two states (alongside Tennessee) to prohibit citizens from making this change.

We spoke with Jeremy Blake about his path to politics, working with his Republican colleagues, and a possible third term ahead.

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● April 26, 2021

Representatives Oelslager, Stoltzfus, Merrin have done actual harm in their attempts to enshrine homophobia into Ohio’s adoption language.

Republicans rejected a proposal that would change the language to “legally married couple.”

The Athletic Equality Index (AEI) was released this week, measuring LGBTQ+ inclusion policies and practices in NCAA D-I athletic departments.

By The Buckeye Flame ● Transgender ● April 6, 2021

The letter calls for immediate action, including an end to such legislation in all states and a repeal of the legislation already passed.

By Ken Schneck ● Transgender ● April 5, 2021

The Buckeye Flame spoke with Patrick Shepherd of CIFF to find out just how gay this year’s films will be for audiences to screen from home.

Ohio is one of 32 states that have HIV-specific criminal laws and/or sentence enhancements applicable to people living with HIV.

The bills are called “among the most extreme attacks on transgender young people in recent history.”

By The Buckeye Flame ● Transgender ● March 22, 2021

He also requests that people who kneel at the flag not buy his coffee either.