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News from within the borders of Ohio and the fight for LGBT equality there. Learn more about past and present obstacles toward achieving equality in Ohio, including hate crimes law, transgender rights, adoption, and other rights denied to same-sex couples and LGBT people. Learn about individuals--activists, politicians, and allies--who have helped us make strides toward equality. We also cover the campaigns of groups opposed to marriage equality and explore how gay marriage is covered in mainstream media. We stay on top of developments so that you can stay informed about this issue.

Ohio teacher suspended for LGBTQ+ books in her classroom sues school district

An Ohio elementary teacher is flipping the script and using her religious beliefs against conservatives to support LGBTQ+ rights.

Ohio Gov. DeWine signs anti-trans school bathroom law

The Buckeye State becomes the 11th state restricting trans bathroom rights.

Ohio Supreme Court punts on transgender people changing their birth certificates

Experts hold little hope for trans individuals attempting to change their gender markers in the red state.

Neo-Nazi march alarms Ohio leaders: 'The President-elect has emboldened these creeps'

A group of about a dozen Neo-Nazis marched in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, wearing red and black masks over their faces while carrying banners with swastikas.

JD Vance fantasizes that Donald Trump’s got the 'normal gay guy' vote

As the Human Rights Campaign said, “JD, no. Not even close.”

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Ohio's six-week abortion ban permanently struck down as judge upholds referendum

"The State of Ohio seeks not to uphold the constitutional protection of abortion rights, but to diminish and limit it," Judge Christian Jenkins wrote.

Republicans and Democrats are split on transgender rights — and it's impacting swing states

Ohio's voters largely oppose protections for trans people. And yes, Ohio's voters are largely Republican.

VP debate ignores Republican attacks on transgender people

Republicans would have you believe transgender people present an existential threat to Americans. Why were they ignored in the debate?

Rachel Maddow exposes JD Vance’s endorsement of pro-dictator 'late republic' movement

She said she struggled with the decision to report on it, but with the vice-presidential debate ahead she felt she had to.

Neo-Nazis try (and fail) to crash Ohio Pride festival

The Pride in Grove City festival was interrupted Saturday when a group of about a dozen protestors wearing masks and carrying swastika banners arrived.

5 takeaways from the leaked JD Vance dossier scandal you should know

The document lays out many of the Republican Ohio senator’s vulnerabilities.

Pete Buttigieg explains Donald Trump and JD Vance's racist, false pet-eating claims

The gay former mayor of South Bend and former presidential candidate has the Trump-Vance ticket figured out.

JD Vance now says Haitian immigrants are spreading HIV after bizarre pet-eating claim flops

Donald Trump’s campaign is just going with unfettered racism now along with stoking fear and discrimination against those living with HIV.

A gay man was the only applicant for a town council seat. He lost anyway — because of his sexuality

An Ohio man was denied a position on his village's council despite being the only applicant, and the council president's reasoning was pretty blatant.

Pete Buttigieg calls out JD Vance as being 'not pro-family for me'

The gay transportation secretary responded to Trump’s running mate trying to backtrack on his ‘childless cat ladies’ remarks.

Ohio's 'medically baseless and genuinely dangerous' gender-affirming care ban upheld by judge

Judge Michael J. Holbrook wrote in his ruling that those “dissatisfied" with the legislation must settle their grievances "through their vote as opposed to the judicial system.”

How JD Vance went from thinking he was gay and changing his name twice to being an anti-LGBTQ+ extremist

Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick has reinvented himself repeatedly.

Ohioans explain abandoning Republican Party for love of their transgender grandchild

The powerful story, captured in a Human Rights Campaign video, comes as Trump chose anti-LGBTQ+ extremist Ohio Sen. JD Vance as running mate.

Biden campaign and LGBTQ+ groups decry Trump’s pick of J.D. Vance as running mate

The Republican U.S. senator from Ohio is an anti-LGBTQ+ extremist.

LGBTQ+ parents share the importance of reproductive technology access amid IVF challenges

This lesbian couple and gay man discuss the joy of parenthood in uncertain times.