/tags/lgbtq LGBTQ en-US Copyright Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:04:11 GMT /2025-04-29/ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-ohio-minors-in-effect-again-after-ruling Ohio’s House Bill 68 has been on hold because of a federal court's injunction. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:04:11 GMT /2025-04-29/ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-ohio-minors-in-effect-again-after-ruling Jo Ingles /politics-government/2025-04-18/columbus-lgbtq-youth-center-cancels-prom-amid-staff-changes-political-climate Erin Upchurch, executive director of the Kaleidoscope Youth Center, said staffing changes, lack of a venue and the current political climate led to the dance's cancellation. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:07:31 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-18/columbus-lgbtq-youth-center-cancels-prom-amid-staff-changes-political-climate Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2025-04-07/ohio-history-connection-loses-funding-for-lgbtq-history-markers-amid-federal-grant-cuts A nearly $250,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services was set to fund the installation of 10 more LGBTQ+ Ohio Historical Markers. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:59:30 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-07/ohio-history-connection-loses-funding-for-lgbtq-history-markers-amid-federal-grant-cuts Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2025-03-18/doge-cuts-grant-for-ohio-state-university-research-on-cannabis-addiction-in-lgbtq-community The Department of Government Efficiency under President Donald Trump said the National Institutes of Health grant would be canceled. Ohio State University declined to comment on the grant cancellation. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:31:30 GMT /politics-government/2025-03-18/doge-cuts-grant-for-ohio-state-university-research-on-cannabis-addiction-in-lgbtq-community George Shillcock /2025-01-16/lgbtq-ohioans-prepare-for-a-second-trump-term Members of Ohio's LGBTQ+ community say they are concerned about what the incoming Trump Administration means for their rights and security. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:31:00 GMT /2025-01-16/lgbtq-ohioans-prepare-for-a-second-trump-term Stephen Langel, Ideastream Public Media /arts-culture/2024-12-13/columbus-gay-mens-chorus-keeps-season-light-bright-and-gay-with-35th-holiday-show The performance includes traditional and spiritual songs, secular favorites and some lesser-known surprises like “It’s Lit” by Friend of a Friend. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:25:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-12-13/columbus-gay-mens-chorus-keeps-season-light-bright-and-gay-with-35th-holiday-show Allie Vugrincic /2024-07-16/ban-on-gender-transition-treatment-for-minors-is-on-trial-in-central-ohio-courtroom The state law banning gender transition treatments for minors is on trial in a Franklin County court. House Bill 68 didn’t take effect in April at the order of the judge hearing this case Tue, 16 Jul 2024 22:42:37 GMT /2024-07-16/ban-on-gender-transition-treatment-for-minors-is-on-trial-in-central-ohio-courtroom Karen Kasler /2024-06-20/composer-from-columbus-supports-ohios-autistic-community-and-lgbtq-pride Jacob Yandura, composer of the 2023 Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio, talks about growing up in Columbus, supporting Ohio's autistic community, and celebrating Pride as a gay man. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:14:43 GMT /2024-06-20/composer-from-columbus-supports-ohios-autistic-community-and-lgbtq-pride Nicholas Booker /politics-government/2024-06-14/lgbtq-politicians-gather-ahead-of-columbus-pride-celebrations-call-for-equality-and-respect Ohio Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood) spoke during Friday's event. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:11:56 GMT /politics-government/2024-06-14/lgbtq-politicians-gather-ahead-of-columbus-pride-celebrations-call-for-equality-and-respect Renee Fox /show/all-sides/2024-06-14/all-sides-weekend-central-ohios-artists-spotlight-lgbtq-community-during-pride-month In honor of Pride month, All Sides Weekend and Classical 101 host Christopher Purdy and his guests will discuss arts and cultural events happening here in Columbus that focus on the LGBTQ+ community. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:02:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2024-06-14/all-sides-weekend-central-ohios-artists-spotlight-lgbtq-community-during-pride-month