Policy/Legislation Archives – Page 54 of 58

Ohio GOP Lawmakers Seek To Make Trump’s Birthday a State Holiday

GOP lawmakers prioritize effort to designate June 14 as a tribute to the President with over 180 documented attacks on the LGBTQ+ community.

By The Buckeye Flame ● Transgender ● January 28, 2021

The policy sets the standard that all interactions with individuals shall “be conducted with courtesy, dignity, and respect.”

By The Buckeye Flame ● BIPOC ● January 18, 2021

Register for Lessons Learned: Ohio LGBTQ+ Candidates Reflect on Wins, Losses and the Path to Future Victory,” a free forum on Feb. 3.

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● January 17, 2021

Gahanna Councilwoman Merisa Bowers has partnered with other LGBTQ+ leaders to draft a template resolution.

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● January 13, 2021

We spoke with Gofstein, who will soon officially declare his candidacy for Columbus City Council, where he sits one week later.

By Ken Schneck ● Transgender ● January 12, 2021

This Ohio-born trans teen was denied changing the gender marker on his birth certificate. So he leapt into action.

“For those running for office who happen to be LGBTQ+, there’s always going to be challenges for us.”

By Ken Schneck ● Transgender ● December 19, 2020

“God created male and female…You can take as much hormone therapy as you can take, but you’re still a male,” said Rep. Stolzfus.

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● December 15, 2020

If passed, Oberlin would become the 33rd locality in Ohio to pass LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination protections.

Legislation seeks to raise awareness of civil rights for LGBTQ+ Ohioans