Ohio pastor who called being gay a 'health risk' charged with child rape, sexual battery
A pastor who said he became "sick" from reading gay romance has been arrested for unlawful sexual contact with a minor.
October 20 2025 5:55 PM
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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.
White House scrambles to explain Secret Service raising river level for JD Vance’s Ohio birthday kayak outing
The vice president and his family were unaware of the measure, a White House spokesperson claimed.
August 08 2025 11:51 AM
Ohio man charged with killing his partner, a rising local drag artist who went missing last month
The last anyone heard from Ryan Godbey was on June 20. Now, Daniel Mattay faces charges of murder, assault, stangulation, and domestic violence.
July 10 2025 10:23 AM
Ohio universities are closing their LGBTQ+ centers to comply with a state DEI ban
Ohio's ban on DEI prohibits public universities from endorsing "any controversial belief" — including LGBTQ+ existence.
June 04 2025 3:21 PM
JD 'Just Drop It' Vance fumbled a college football trophy, and the internet has memes
The vice president is being widely mocked online (again) after fumbling the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy.
April 15 2025 4:31 PM
University of Cincinnati removes 'biological' bathroom signs, wasting $16K
Maintenance staff had to put up then take down 117 signs across campus, bringing the total cost of labor and materials to $16,000.
April 09 2025 12:42 PM
Meet the transgender Army lieutenant who is challenging Donald Trump's military ban
Nicolas Talbott has spent more than a decade preparing to be the best soldier he could be. He's now one of several trans military service members who are suing the Trump administration.
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March 31 2025 4:10 PM
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to replace JD Vance in the U.S. Senate
The Republican's LGBTQ+ rights record is not great.
January 17 2025 5:21 PM
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 09 2025 11:20 AM
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 2:09 PM
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 09 2024 1:03 PM
Ohio Gov. DeWine signs anti-trans school bathroom law
The Buckeye State becomes the 11th state restricting trans bathroom rights.
November 27 2024 1:01 PM
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 3:07 PM
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 12:01 PM
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 5:43 PM
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 12:02 PM
Republicans and Democrats are split on transgender rights — and it's impacting swing states
Ohio's voters largely oppose protections for trans people. And yes, Ohio's voters are largely Republican.
October 11 2024 11:50 AM
VP debate ignores Republican attacks on transgender people
Republicans would have you believe transgender people present an existential threat to Americans. Why were they ignored in the debate?
October 02 2024 12:30 PM
Rachel Maddow exposes JD Vance’s endorsement of pro-dictator 'late republic' movement
She said she struggled with the decision to report on it, but with the vice-presidential debate ahead she felt she had to.
October 01 2024 4:20 PM
Neo-Nazis try (and fail) to crash Ohio Pride festival
The Pride in Grove City festival was interrupted Saturday when a group of about a dozen protestors wearing masks and carrying swastika banners arrived.
October 01 2024 1:59 PM