Pete Buttigieg explains Donald Trump and JD Vance's racist, false pet-eating claims
The gay former mayor of South Bend and former presidential candidate has the Trump-Vance ticket figured out.
September 14 2024 8:31 AM
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Ohio
News from within the borders of Ohio and the fight for LGBT equality there. Learn more about past and present obstacles toward achieving equality in Ohio, including hate crimes law, transgender rights, adoption, and other rights denied to same-sex couples and LGBT people. Learn about individuals--activists, politicians, and allies--who have helped us make strides toward equality. We also cover the campaigns of groups opposed to marriage equality and explore how gay marriage is covered in mainstream media. We stay on top of developments so that you can stay informed about this issue.
JD Vance now says Haitian immigrants are spreading HIV after bizarre pet-eating claim flops
Donald Trump’s campaign is just going with unfettered racism now along with stoking fear and discrimination against those living with HIV.
September 13 2024 10:31 AM
A gay man was the only applicant for a town council seat. He lost anyway — because of his sexuality
An Ohio man was denied a position on his village's council despite being the only applicant, and the council president's reasoning was pretty blatant.
August 29 2024 5:45 PM
Pete Buttigieg calls out JD Vance as being 'not pro-family for me'
The gay transportation secretary responded to Trump’s running mate trying to backtrack on his ‘childless cat ladies’ remarks.
August 12 2024 4:34 PM
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 07 2024 11:41 AM
How JD Vance went from thinking he was gay and changing his name twice to being an anti-LGBTQ+ extremist
Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick has reinvented himself repeatedly.
July 23 2024 5:54 PM
Ohioans explain abandoning Republican Party for love of their transgender grandchild
The powerful story, captured in a Human Rights Campaign video, comes as Trump chose anti-LGBTQ+ extremist Ohio Sen. JD Vance as running mate.
July 16 2024 3:00 PM
Biden campaign and LGBTQ+ groups decry Trump’s pick of J.D. Vance as running mate
The Republican U.S. senator from Ohio is an anti-LGBTQ+ extremist.
July 15 2024 3:26 PM
LGBTQ+ parents share the importance of reproductive technology access amid IVF challenges
This lesbian couple and gay man discuss the joy of parenthood in uncertain times.
June 20 2024 4:30 PM
Republican Ohio U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno’s LGBTQ+ hypocrisy exposed
The GOP hopeful is trying to explain why an account on an adult website that was allegedly linked to him sought men for sex.
March 15 2024 1:41 PM
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 09 2024 5:50 PM
Ohio man sentenced to 18 years in prison after firebombing church for hosting drag events
Aimenn D. Penny admitted to attacking the Community Church of Chesterland on March 25 using homemade Molotov cocktails, citing anger at two upcoming drag events.
February 01 2024 8:00 AM
Transgender candidate cleared to run in Ohio despite initial name disqualification
A law around name disclosures is being unevenly interpreted across state jurisdictions.
January 23 2024 4:58 PM
Ohio Republican implies opponents of her trans bathroom bill should be drowned
Do you think trans kids should be able to use the bathroom that aligns with their identity? This Ohio Republican fallaciously says the Bible wants you drowned.
January 11 2024 1:32 PM
Second transgender candidate in Ohio challenged over name disclosure law
The use of an obscure provision to target transgender candidates in Ohio raises concerns about election laws and discrimination.
January 10 2024 3:05 PM
Ohio transgender candidate is disqualified over obscure name change law
Because Vanessa Joy used her legal name and didn’t list her deadname on the petition, she is being removed from the ballot. Now, she's appealing the decision and is ready to challenge it in court.
January 10 2024 12:23 PM
How Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is making gender-affirming care inaccessible
His proposed restrictions amount to a ban on gender-affirming care for both youth and adults, according to activists.
January 09 2024 5:45 PM
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs executive order banning gender-affirming surgeries for minors
Transgender adults in Ohio will now also be required to undergo psychiatric care before receiving gender-affirming treatment.
January 05 2024 1:28 PM
Trans candidate Arienne Childrey is running for Ohio House and against the state's drag ban sponsor
Arienne Childrey would be the first out trans person in the Ohio legislature. She's looking to unseat GOP state Rep. Angela King.
January 03 2024 10:29 AM
Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine Vetoes Transgender Health Care and Sports Participation Bans
DeWine's veto is likely to be overridden by the state legislature, as HB68 passed both the state House and Senate with a supermajority.
December 29 2023 10:43 AM