My decision was a direct response to current state policies that limit public universities’ ability to serve LGBTQ+ students openly and affirmatively.
Gender & Sexuality
Ohio Republican Proposes Election Bill That Could Protect Transgender Candidates
Republican at the center of anti-transgender controversy wants to reform the election law that caused it
Republican at the center of anti-transgender controversy wants to reform the election law that caused it
Anti-LGBTQ+ Billboards Pop up in Rural Ohio. Communities Are Immediately Pushing Back.
‘These billboards don’t just attack LGBTQ+ families, they erase every Ohio kid whose home doesn’t fit a narrow, manufactured mold.’
‘These billboards don’t just attack LGBTQ+ families, they erase every Ohio kid whose home doesn’t fit a narrow, manufactured mold.’
Young Women Are Identifying as Less Straight; Young Men, Not So Much
Researchers find young women increasingly identify beyond exclusive heterosexuality, while young men’s sexual identities have changed far less.
Researchers find young women increasingly identify beyond exclusive heterosexuality, while young men’s sexual identities have changed far less.
Ohio Middle School Teacher Launches Effort to Protect LGBTQ+ Public School Students From Harmful Laws and Policies
Honesty for Mahoning Valley Education wants to activate communities to help stop ‘efforts to dismantle public education’
Honesty for Mahoning Valley Education wants to activate communities to help stop ‘efforts to dismantle public education’
Crowdfunding Has Become a Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Ohioans of Color
Community members say online fundraisers and mutual aid are filling gaps left by housing, healthcare and employment systems.
Community members say online fundraisers and mutual aid are filling gaps left by housing, healthcare and employment systems.
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.
3 Ways to Rethink Masculinity as a Newly Masculine-Presenting Person
At the time, I identified as butch, not male, but I recognized that the problem was the same — seeing a woman’s body and acting like it was mine to ogle and fantasize about.
At the time, I identified as butch, not male, but I recognized that the problem was the same — seeing a woman’s body and acting like it was mine to ogle and fantasize about.
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.
Superior vs. Inferior
Challenging inequities: a social conundrum
Challenging inequities: a social conundrum
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