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
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A straight white woman brought a discrimination case to the Supreme Court. Here's what that could mean
Marlean Ames claims that she suffered “reverse discrimination” as a straight white woman when her queer colleagues were promoted over her.
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Arienne Childrey on becoming Ohio's first trans city council member
Childrey was sworn in Monday to the St. Marys City Council, offering not only representation but a commitment to solving local problems.
JANUARY 17, 2025
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.
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Ohio Gov. DeWine signs anti-trans school bathroom law
The Buckeye State becomes the 11th state restricting trans bathroom rights.
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Ohio passes sweeping college trans bathroom ban, first in nation after election
The bathroom ban was attached to the "College Credit Plus" program designed to help students enter dual enrollment and is the first anti-trans law to pass after the 2024 elections.
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
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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OCTOBER 31, 2024
LGBTQ+ youth are 'discriminated against' in all 50 states — but some regions are worse
The Trevor Project's recent survey of LGBTQ+ mental health has "grim" findings.
MARCH 6, 2025
Ohio bill would ban ejaculation without intent to conceive — with exceptions for LGBTQ+ people
The Conception Begins at Erection Act contains exceptions for men using birth control, donating sperm, masturbating, or having sex with another man or member of the LGBTQ+ community.
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Breaking: Judge strikes down Biden's Title IX expansion to LGBTQ+ students
The judge found the regulation "fatally" flawed.
JANUARY 9, 2025
Ohio changes election forms to protect transgender political candidates
Vanessa Joy, a trans woman, was disqualified as a candidate for the state legislature because she didn't know of the prior name requirement.
DECEMBER 31, 2024
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.
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Spate of racist text messages goes out after Trump's election
"You have been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation," says a racist message circulating in several states.
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
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
7 key takeaways from the Supreme Court’s ‘reverse discrimination’ case
Justices from both sides of the aisle appeared inclined to side with the straight white woman who claimed she was discriminated against because she was not gay.
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Ohio university posts 'biological sex' restroom signs, then says it was a mistake
The signs at the University of Cincinnati were put up as a result of a new Ohio law. Students are outraged over them as well as the potential rollback of DEI programs.
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Donald Trump commutes sentence of trans woman convicted for role in January 6 insurrection
Jessica Watkins had been sentenced to more than 8 years for her involvement in the violent Capitol attack.
JANUARY 21, 2025
Ohio enacts 'shameful' 'Don't Say Gay' bill as Gov. Mike DeWine signs
Activists say the so-called "Parents' Bill of Rights" will "make schools less safe for LGBTQ+ students."
JANUARY 9, 2025
Wisconsin man who killed girlfriend for having sex with another woman will now be tried for attacking guard
Richard Wendell Sotka of Wisconsin is serving two consecutive life sentences for the murders of his girlfriend and her best woman friend.
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The 2025 Australian Firefighter Calendar is here, and it's as hot as ever
Nothing says the holiday season like the release of the Australian Firefighter Calendar. Check out the hunks here.
DECEMBER 4, 2024
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.
NOVEMBER 18, 2024