1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (734+ words) Anti-LGBTQ+ billboards popping up in Lima have prompted a vocal response from community members and LGBTQ+ organizations alike. The billboards say the phrases "No child has two dads" and "No child has two moms," with some of the words in…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (129+ words) The Columbus Dispatch Dwayne Steward is CEO and executive director of Equality Ohio. In Ohio, it would be illegal for an employer to fire me because I’m Black, or because I’m Christian, but under state law I can be fired…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (716+ words) Joanne Patterson is the co-founder and co-principal investigator of Greater Columbus INSIGHT. When Columbus lit its city hall in rainbow colors to open Pride Month, it was more than a symbolic gesture. It was a reminder of who we are…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (21+ words) The Columbus Dispatch Stonewall Columbus Executive Director leaving for national LGBTQ+ role...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (435+ words) How many times did lawmakers or grassroots organizations try and censor access to certain books in Ohio in 2025? The American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom has released its nationwide data detailing attempts by both lawmakers and pressure groups to…...

5+ mon, 2+ hour ago   (630+ words) The Ohio General Assembly is doing its best to ensure that the phrase, “It’s a free country,” becomes a dead letter here. Ohio. Not content with enforcing Ohio’s criminal ban on supplying obscene materials to minors, culture war politicians are…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (467+ words) Re "Banning Geraldine," April 5: The letter to the editor worried about the demise of the "greatest comic minds" as a result of Ohio's ban on drag shows was perplexing. The ban, it should be emphasized, is for those under 18. First,…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (308+ words) Ohio may soon restrict certain drag shows to bars and nightclubs. The Ohio House voted 63-30 March 25 to pass House Bill 249, which would criminalize performances anywhere but adult entertainment facilities if they're deemed obscene or harmful to children. It also changes…...

7+ mon, 3+ day ago   (117+ words) Ohio lawmakers introduced a bill to protect parents who reject their child's gender identity from losing custody. Critics call it 'blatantly transphobic.'... Ohio bill would protect parents who reject child's gender identity If the bill becomes law, social workers, teachers…...

1+ year, 1+ week ago   (500+ words) Project Pride SRQ is planning a “compassion at the crosswalk” event to honor the 49 people who lost their lives during the Pulse shooting. The event, which won't be scheduled until later this month, will be held where the "PrideWalk" sat…...