/tags/lgbtq-issues LGBTQ issues en-US Copyright Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:38:32 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-19/ohio-republicans-pass-two-controversial-bills-combined-into-one-as-lame-duck-session-closes The bill called "The Parents' Bill of Rights" requires K-12 schools to notify parents if sexuality is discussed plus it requires schools to allow release time for religious education. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:38:32 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-19/ohio-republicans-pass-two-controversial-bills-combined-into-one-as-lame-duck-session-closes Jo Ingles /government-politics/2024-11-22/campaign-for-an-anti-discrimination-amendment-for-ohio-is-in-the-works There’s an effort underway to bring a proposed constitutional amendment before voters that seeks to provide equal protection for Ohioans regardless of gender, age or sexual orientation. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:35:58 GMT /government-politics/2024-11-22/campaign-for-an-anti-discrimination-amendment-for-ohio-is-in-the-works Jo Ingles /government-politics/2024-06-05/proposed-ban-on-drag-performances-in-public-places-in-ohio-gets-praise-and-questions Supporters of a Republican-backed bill that would ban drag performers from doing shows in public places within view of children testified before an Ohio House committee Wednesday. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 01:51:44 GMT /government-politics/2024-06-05/proposed-ban-on-drag-performances-in-public-places-in-ohio-gets-praise-and-questions Jo Ingles /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-05-01/meet-the-ohioan-making-motorsports-more-inclusive Brandon Adkins is the only openly gay man who has won a national go-karting championship. He wants to bring more members of the LGBTQ community into the motorsports industry. Wed, 01 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-05-01/meet-the-ohioan-making-motorsports-more-inclusive Kendall Crawford /government-politics/2024-01-26/lgbtq-group-says-dozens-of-families-looking-to-leave-ohio-because-of-rules-on-trans-kids Some families are trying to decide what to do next now that a ban on gender transition treatment for minors and on trans athletes in girls’ sports will take effect in April. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 05:48:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-01-26/lgbtq-group-says-dozens-of-families-looking-to-leave-ohio-because-of-rules-on-trans-kids Karen Kasler /news/2023-10-05/the-ghost-hunting-gays-of-ohio-find-queer-community-in-the-search-for-the-supernatural The new paranormal investigation group creates a safe space for LGBTQ+ Ohioans to explore the supernatural around the state. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:00:00 GMT /news/2023-10-05/the-ghost-hunting-gays-of-ohio-find-queer-community-in-the-search-for-the-supernatural Kendall Crawford /government-politics/2023-07-18/new-ohio-bill-would-ban-some-drag-performances-in-public-places-with-children The bill, which is supported by most of the Republicans in the GOP-dominated Ohio House, would make it illegal for drag performers to exhibit nudity or perform activities that appeal to "a prurient interest" in front of children under 18 years old. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:55:26 GMT /government-politics/2023-07-18/new-ohio-bill-would-ban-some-drag-performances-in-public-places-with-children Jo Ingles /government-politics/2023-06-28/bill-ban-discrimination-against-lgbtq-ohioans-employment-housing-again This is the 11th time the Fairness Act has been introduced in the Ohio Legislature. Even with bipartisan support, it faces an uphill challenge. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:24:11 GMT /government-politics/2023-06-28/bill-ban-discrimination-against-lgbtq-ohioans-employment-housing-again Jo Ingles /government-politics/2023-06-23/republican-jamie-callender-vote-against-two-ohio-house-bills-transgender-lgbtq-kids Rep. Jamie Callender says the bills violated his beliefs and he said the fact that he could face political retribution doesn't matter because he'd do it again. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:47:29 GMT /government-politics/2023-06-23/republican-jamie-callender-vote-against-two-ohio-house-bills-transgender-lgbtq-kids Jo Ingles /news/2023-06-23/ohio-lgbtq-sites-will-be-honored-through-new-ohio-history-connection-effort Of Ohio’s 1,800 historical markers, just three identify spaces important to the state’s LGBTQ community. The Ohio History Connection is working to change that. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 09:00:00 GMT /news/2023-06-23/ohio-lgbtq-sites-will-be-honored-through-new-ohio-history-connection-effort Erin Gottsacker