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.
October 25, 2024
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Ohio's Anti-Transgender Birth Certificate Policy Struck Down
A federal judge has ordered the state to let trans residents correct the gender on their birth certificates.
December 17, 2020
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.”
August 7, 2024
Ohio Republicans Send Anti-Trans Health Care, Sports Bill to Governor
LGBTQ+ advocates are urging Gov. Mike DeWine to veto the legislation.
December 16, 2023
How You Can Help Pay for National Marriage Cases
These are the cases being argued before the Supreme Court and the LGBT activist groups fundraising on their behalf.
April 28, 2015
Will SCOTUS Take Up Ohio Marriage Cases?
Two cases involving marriage equality in Ohio are being proposed for the Supreme Court's schedule.
November 14, 2014
Melania Trump attacks trans athletes in memoir as 'deepening the divisions in our society'
The former first lady singled out transgender athletes in her new book, Melania: A Memoir.
October 9, 2024
Ohio court temporarily blocks ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth
The temporary restraining order is short-lived, but advocates are pushing to have the ban struck down permanently.
April 16, 2024
WATCH: Ohio's First Pro-Marriage Equality Ad in a Decade
The heartwarming ad, which features a gay couple of 50 years, is the first of its kind since the voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage occurred in 2004.
July 29, 2014
Ohio appeals court strikes down ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth
The ban interferes with parental rights, according to a state-level court.
March 18, 2025
Montana Blocks Trans People From Changing Gender on Birth Certificates
The rule comes as LGBTQ+ rights groups sue Montana over another anti-trans rule made earlier this year.
September 13, 2022
LISTEN: Same-Sex Couples Denied Parental Rights
Same-sex couples are fighting to have both spouses's names on their children's birth certificates.
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September 30, 2015
Judge Dismisses Challenge to Ohio School District's Trans-Inclusive Restroom Policy
There is not a constitutional right to "transgender-free restrooms," a federal judge ruled.
August 9, 2023
ACLU warns Ohio town council about discrimination against gay man who applied to join
David Nation was the only applicant to fill a vacant seat on the Waynesville Village Council but was turned away, ostensibly for his activism on LGBTQ+ rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
October 18, 2024
Republican anti-Obamacare "healthcare freedom" amendment in Ohio may help overturn trans ban
In a new lawsuit filed by the ACLU, attorneys argue that a constitutional amendment promoted by Republicans in 2011 against the Affordable Care Act may actually overturn a trans health care ban.
March 30, 2024
Student in Videotaped Beating Settles for $35K
Zach King, whose beating was captured in a video that went viral, will be compensated by the school district, which also pledged to improve antibullying efforts.
July 20, 2012
Ohio won't restrict gender-affirming care for adults but still goes after trans youth
Gov. Mike DeWine's administration has made changes to a much-criticized plan.
February 9, 2024
Marriage Only Came Because Grassroots Refused to Wait
While the major LGBT rights groups have of course played a big role in getting marriage equality, it's the grassroots that made it happen.
April 28, 2015