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Rep. Jim Jordan is a liar who abandoned his wrestlers when they needed him most

Opinion: An HBO documentary about the Ohio State wrestlers who suffered sexual abuse shows they deserve support and compassion, while Jordan deserves to be expelled from Congress, writes John Casey.

Judge to Strike Down Ohio's Marriage Recognition Ban

Federal judge Timothy Black says he'll strike down Ohio's constitutional ban on recognizing same-sex marriages but won't mandate that Ohio begin performing such unions.

Ohio Judge Swipes At Marriage Ban

A federal judge made a ruling on Ohio's marriage equality ban, which could clear the path toward completely overturning the law.

Campaign Aims to Grow Ohio Marriage Equality Support

The Marriage Matters Ohio campaign kicked off today in Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus.

Judge Strikes Down Ohio's Marriage Recognition Ban

Federal judge Timothy Black held true to his word and issued a ruling ordering Ohio to recognize legal same-sex marriages performed in other states.

Ohio Marriage Recognition Suit Expanded

A federal judge agreed to expand a pending lawsuit that aims to mandate Ohio's health department, coroners, and funeral directors to recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages as legal on a partner's death certificate.

Ohio Hospital Withholds Medical Records From Lesbian Widow

An Ohio widow is fighting for the right to access the medical records of her late partner, who died of cancer earlier this year.

Ohio Lawmaker Wants Judge Impeached Over Marriage Equality

Ohio Rep. John Becker claims a federal judge's rulings in favor of a legally married gay couple and a gay widower demonstrate the judge's 'incompetence' and 'personal bias.'

Ohio Marriage Ruling Stayed, Except for Plaintiffs

Federal judge Timothy Black granted a stay on his ruling striking down Ohio's marriage recognition ban, but ordered the state to issue birth certificates listing both married same-sex parents to the four plaintiff couples.

WATCH: Ohio Activists Protest 'Holy Matrimony' Billboard

Activists in Columbus counter the message that 'Holy Matrimony is one man and one woman.'

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.

Federal Judge Orders Ohio to Recognize Gay Couple's Marriage

James Obergefell and John Arthur will be listed as married on Arthur's death certificate, and can be buried beside one another when Arthur succumbs to ALS.

SCOTUS Moves Closer to Taking Marriage Case

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider taking up four marriage cases that saw bans on same-sex marriage upheld in Tennessee, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky.

Obergefell and Hodges Come Together to Oppose Amy Coney Barrett

The two men named in the Supreme Court's marriage equality decision say Barrett will endanger hard-won rights.

Same-Sex Spouses Can Now Get Social Security Survivor's Benefits

Two federal courts ruled to that effect last year, and the Biden administration Monday withdrew the appeals of the decisions filed under the former president.

Ohio Republicans override governor's veto to pass gender-affirming care ban and sports ban

However, after Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed the bill, he took even stricter executive actions on gender-affirming care.

Jim Obergefell: Amy Coney Barrett Would Narrow LGBTQ+ Americans' Lives

LGBTQ+ people would face something Barrett herself cautioned against: "a shallow and unfulfilling life," says the marriage equality plaintiff.

Jim Obergefell Takes on 'Religious Liberty' Bill in Congressional Hearing

The First Amendment Defense Act would make second-class citizens of LGBT people and others, the marriage equality plaintiff tells a House committee.

'Jeopardy!' Champ Amy Schneider Testifies Against Ohio Anti-Trans Bill

Schneider returned to her native state to speak out against legislation that would ban gender-affirming health care for minors.

Pro-Equality Repub Rob Portman Won't Seek Presidency

Portman, the first Republican U.S. senator to endorse marriage equality, says he'll run for reelection to the Senate instead.

Here are the Democrats who might be Kamala Harris's VP pick — and their LGBTQ+ records

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate soon. Here who she may choose and how they've treated the LGBTQ+ community.