Proposed legislation to filter the reading choices students can make has brought concern, and budget reductions make some worry about the future of public school librarians as a mainstay in schools.
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Alt Rock Band Carves an Inclusive Space in the Ohio Local Rock Scene
Four-piece ‘Girl Cologne’ creates queer representation on the road.
Four-piece ‘Girl Cologne’ creates queer representation on the road.
New Ohio LGBTQ+ Org Offers Free Gender-Affirming Clothing and Community
The Rainbow Society of Medina County’s MoE’s Closet opened last January and has already helped its queer neighbors
The Rainbow Society of Medina County’s MoE’s Closet opened last January and has already helped its queer neighbors
A Lack of Funding, a Glut of Stigma: How Ohio LGBTQ+ Health Outcomes Are Impacted
Recognizing the ripple effects of one population’s health outcomes can be a powerful message for other Ohioans whose attention might be elsewhere.
Recognizing the ripple effects of one population’s health outcomes can be a powerful message for other Ohioans whose attention might be elsewhere.
How an Ohio Vending Machine Has Become a Harm-Reduction Lifeline
Caracole in Cincinnati introduced the machines in Ohio as an always-open, judgment-free doorway to connection, care and education.
Caracole in Cincinnati introduced the machines in Ohio as an always-open, judgment-free doorway to connection, care and education.
Mx. Juneteenth Celebrates Six Years of Black, LGBTQ+ and Drag Liberation
The Cleveland-based celebration has become a hub for Black and LGBTQ+ artists, entertainment, and community resources.
The Cleveland-based celebration has become a hub for Black and LGBTQ+ artists, entertainment, and community resources.
New Poll: Supermajority of Ohio Voters Believe Politicians Use Trans Issues as a Distraction
Affordability/inflation is 5 times more a concern than transgender issues.
Affordability/inflation is 5 times more a concern than transgender issues.
Yes, LGBTQ+ Ohio: The World Is Overwhelming. You Need Support.
‘When negative news has to do with who you are as a person, it can hurt even more.’
‘When negative news has to do with who you are as a person, it can hurt even more.’
LGBTQ+ Ohioan Sues Bureau of Motor Vehicles Again Over ‘Gay’ License Plate
Federal lawsuit alleges Ohio BMV has ‘arbitrary’ and ‘overbroad’ censorship rules for personalized license plates
Federal lawsuit alleges Ohio BMV has ‘arbitrary’ and ‘overbroad’ censorship rules for personalized license plates
Draw 4: Marriage Equality Is a Losing Game of UNO Unless Ohioans Take Action
‘Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community cannot afford to assume that existing rights will remain untouched simply because they exist today.’
‘Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community cannot afford to assume that existing rights will remain untouched simply because they exist today.’
‘I Am Proudly a Gay Man.’ Ohio’s Caleb Shomo of Metalcore Band Beartooth Comes Out
The singer/songwriter encouraged anyone who is struggling to give themself grace.
The singer/songwriter encouraged anyone who is struggling to give themself grace.
‘Bitchy Vegan Homo’ Is the New Director of Cleveland Cinematheque
Dave Huffman, vegan baker and Cleveland Cinemas veteran, wants to blend classic and genre films at the arthouse theater
Dave Huffman, vegan baker and Cleveland Cinemas veteran, wants to blend classic and genre films at the arthouse theater
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Resigns to Join National Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Group
Yost will step down next month to join the Christian legal group behind thousands of pieces of anti-transgender legislation
Yost will step down next month to join the Christian legal group behind thousands of pieces of anti-transgender legislation
Therapeutic Workforce Program in Rural Ohio Ensures LGBTQ+ Workers Don’t ‘Fall Off the Map’
Rocksprings Wellness helps queer Ohioans get jobs, housing and learn independent living skills as safety nets shrink
Rocksprings Wellness helps queer Ohioans get jobs, housing and learn independent living skills as safety nets shrink
Doctors Can Refuse to Treat LGBTQ+ Patients in Several States…Including Ohio
These religious exemption laws lead to drops in HIV testing.
These religious exemption laws lead to drops in HIV testing.
LGBTQ+ Ohioans Testify for the First Time and Encounter ‘Bullying’ From the Lawmakers Elected to Represent Them
They stepped up to respectfully participate in the legislative process and ran headfirst into the ‘truly shameful behavior’ of Republican Rep. Josh Williams.
They stepped up to respectfully participate in the legislative process and ran headfirst into the ‘truly shameful behavior’ of Republican Rep. Josh Williams.