/tags/lgbtq-rights LGBTQ Rights en-US Copyright Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:37:37 GMT /2025-04-03/full-appeals-court-orders-judge-to-lift-ohios-ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-minors The ban on gender-affirming care for minors, which was part of the Ohio law that also banned trans athletes in girls’ sports, was ruled unconstitutional last month. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:37:37 GMT /2025-04-03/full-appeals-court-orders-judge-to-lift-ohios-ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-minors Jo Ingles /2025-04-03/latest-ohio-budget-recognizes-only-two-sexes-relocates-lgbtq-content-at-libraries The Ohio House GOP folded hundreds of changes into the two-year state budget Tuesday, including several non-fiscal items further legislating sex and gender issues. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:12:13 GMT /2025-04-03/latest-ohio-budget-recognizes-only-two-sexes-relocates-lgbtq-content-at-libraries Sarah Donaldson /2025-03-20/lgbtq-community-taking-precautions-amid-concerns-for-marriage-equality Presidential executive orders and legislation from the Ohio Statehouse have created concerns in the LGBTQ community about marriage equality. An Ohio law firm is advising couples to update their legal documents. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /2025-03-20/lgbtq-community-taking-precautions-amid-concerns-for-marriage-equality Ryann Beaschler /2025-03-18/appellate-court-rules-ohios-ban-on-gender-transition-treatment-for-minors-unconstitutional The law banning gender transition treatments for minors is headed to the Ohio Supreme Court for a final decision. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:14:38 GMT /2025-03-18/appellate-court-rules-ohios-ban-on-gender-transition-treatment-for-minors-unconstitutional Karen Kasler /politics-government/2025-03-04/ohio-university-takes-different-stance-than-ohio-state-keeps-pride-multicultural-centers-open Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez addressed a student protest against Ohio Senate Bill 1. She said the university would not take any preemptive action on the bill's requirements because it is still going through the legislative process. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:49:59 GMT /politics-government/2025-03-04/ohio-university-takes-different-stance-than-ohio-state-keeps-pride-multicultural-centers-open George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-02-26/stonewall-columbus-to-use-dei-grant-to-fund-security-at-pride-festival-year-round-programs The LGBTQ+ organization received a grant for $276,000 from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners last week. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:57:47 GMT /politics-government/2025-02-26/stonewall-columbus-to-use-dei-grant-to-fund-security-at-pride-festival-year-round-programs George Shillcock /show/all-sides/2025-01-15/supporters-and-critics-discuss-ohios-parental-bill-of-rights With a swipe of Gov. Mike DeWine’s pen, schools across Ohio must abide by a law that proponents say upholds parental rights, while opponents call it Ohio’s version of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-01-15/supporters-and-critics-discuss-ohios-parental-bill-of-rights /politics-government/2025-01-08/dewine-signs-bill-requiring-schools-to-notify-parents-of-health-care-changes-sexuality-content The signing comes as conservatives nationally increasingly criticize public schools as too liberal and seek to quash discussion of hot-button topics, particularly around gender identity. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 22:14:04 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-08/dewine-signs-bill-requiring-schools-to-notify-parents-of-health-care-changes-sexuality-content Julie Carr Smyth - Associated Press /politics-government/2024-07-29/older-lgbtq-people-often-face-social-isolation-and-fear-but-groups-working-to-bring-inclusion Older LGBTQ+ people often face social isolation and fear as they age, and sometimes feel the need to go back into the closet to receive medical care or live in group settings. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT /politics-government/2024-07-29/older-lgbtq-people-often-face-social-isolation-and-fear-but-groups-working-to-bring-inclusion Renee Fox /arts-culture/2024-06-14/two-columbus-artists-to-get-married-saturday-on-columbus-museum-of-arts-first-pride-float Darius Golds and Magnus Juliano got engaged in 2019 at the 50th anniversary of New York City's Stonewall Uprisings. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:44:06 GMT /arts-culture/2024-06-14/two-columbus-artists-to-get-married-saturday-on-columbus-museum-of-arts-first-pride-float George Shillcock