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9 Memorable Quotes from Thursday’s Opposition Testimony to the Ohio Fairness Act
From pedophilia to tyranny to the bible, opponents to LGBTQ+ equality pulled out all the stops in Thursday's hearing.
Ohio Fairness Act Hearing Scheduled for Thursday; Ohio Christian Alliance Denounces “Radical Homosexual” Bill
Notice was sent out Friday afternoon that the Civil Justice Committee of the Ohio House of Representatives will meet this Thursday at 9am.
Equality Ohio Recaps the 2020 Election LGBTQ+ Wins and Losses
While all of Ohio legislators earning A+s from Equality Ohio won reelection, so did all 6 of the legislators who earned Fs.
5 LGBTQ+ Ohio Election Victories We Can (and Should!) Celebrate
There were definite LGBTQ+ bright spots in the 2020 election that can (and should!) be celebrated.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Group Settles Ohio Anti-LGBTQ+ Lawsuit, Claims “Big Win”
Kristi Stokes sued Cuyahoga County alleging that her freedoms were being violated by the county’s LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination ordinance.
Out of Ohio: John Heilman (Councilmember / Mayor)
Famed progressive politician Franklin Knight Lane once said, "A public office is not a job. It is an opportunity to do something for the public."
Answer Your Phone, Ohio LGBTQ+ Voters! It Might Be Halle Berry Calling.
Sarah Kate Ellis, President & CEO of GLAAD, chats with us about creative ways to engage LGBTQ+ Ohio voters.
A Battle for LGBTQ+ Protections Is Being Fought in a Small Ohio Village You Don’t Know (But Should)
The tiny bedroom community of Golf Manor is now home to one of the most significant votes on LGBTQ+ rights in this November election.
Everyone is Wishing You a Happy Coming Out Day…Except Ohio Republicans
A 57-word bill designating Coming Out Day in Ohio was proposed a year ago. Rep. Janine Boyd explains to us why it hasn't been passed.
