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A Justice is Blind statue is in front of a children's book containing an LGBTQ+ character, The Fabulous Zed Watson. The background is the tops of books in rainbow.

Ohio teacher who was suspended for having LGBTQ+ books in her classroom loses her court case

The teacher and her lawyer are exploring how they want to move forward with the case

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Republican lawmakers introduce abuse exemption to Ohio’s anti-LGBTQ+ Parents’ Bill of Rights

New education bill includes exemption for reporting LGBTQ+ students, eliminates 20 more provisions

Archdiocese of Cincinnati welcomes LGBTQ+ affirming Girl Scouts back to Catholic schools … with conditions

Previous bishop told the Scouts to leave, disband or join a Christian group because of LGBTQ+-welcoming views.

A Stage for Everyone: Rise Up Arts Alliance builds safe space in rural Ohio

'We are the first organization where they’ve been able to be themselves.'

Ohio Republicans just introduced a bill to insert Christianity into public schools. LGBTQ+ communities should be alarmed.

'HB 486 whitewashes history and leaves out queer communities and other faiths.'

Lakewood drafts first-in-Ohio ‘Gender Freedom Policy’ in response to anti-trans attacks

Lawmakers aim to provide ‘reassurance and protection’ to transgender residents, families and drag performers

Kaleidoscope Youth Center announces closing of housing program

"Our youth are scared, and so are we. It is not okay that they are facing the threat of returning to homelessness."

Cuyahoga County unanimously passes Ohio’s first county-wide ban targeting conversion therapy on minors

Penalties include fines and losing license to practice.

COURT: Ohio school’s trans-inclusive bathroom policy would have been lawful if bathroom ban had not passed

While the case is now moot, the ACLU of Ohio was ‘thrilled’ with the judges’ opinions.

A trans flag is overlaid on top of lockers as if it's being pulled back. The flag is transparent, and the lockers behind the flag are in rainbow colors.
ACLU of Ohio calls out Dublin school district for restricting student’s pro-trans ‘teach-in’

Dublin City Schools allegedly restricted a high school student's freedom of expression because of her pro-trans views.

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