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Russia bans a prominent LGBTQ+ rights group as extremist in a new blow to the beleaguered community
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (526+ words) A court in Russia on Tuesday designated a prominent LGBTQ+ rights group as an extremist organization, the latest blow to the country's beleaguered community that has faced an intensified crackdown in recent years under President Vladimir Putin. In a hearing…...
A little scared: After pride poster taken down, Little Miami mom tries to start a movement
2+ week, 5+ day ago (519+ words) HARLAN TWP. " On the back of Amanda Hollingsworth's car, there are two stickers. One says, "Resist." The other says, "Proud to be a Panther." And in her trunk, there are dozens of yard signs with another message: "Hate has no…...
As Dayton LGBT Center turns 50, leader reflects on his path to being part of it
2+ week, 5+ day ago (741+ words) Growing up in Dayton and New Carlisle in the 1970s, Rick Flynn remembers life as "pretty normal." He lived in the New Carlisle area until his parents divorced. He then moved with his mom to Dayton in 1979 when he was 14. "I…...
Ohio Supreme Court weighs parental rights in challenge to gender'affirming care ban
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (659+ words) What rights do parents have when it comes to their children's health care and who gets to define "health care" were two questions at the center of oral arguments the Ohio Supreme Court heard in the state's challenge of a…...
VOICES: A safe and affirming space is more than a room " it's a lifeline
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (277+ words) Over 40% of the youth who come through our doors identify as LGBTQ+. This is not just a statistic. It is a call to action. Too many young people are forced to leave home or are pushed out simply because of…...
Fairborn councilwoman censured for race-related remarks at college homecoming speech
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (682+ words) Fairborn City Council voted to censure councilwoman Sylvia Chess for remarks she made during an October speech at a college homecoming event in another state. Chess said her statements were taken out of context or interpreted in bad faith. Council…...
LGBTQ+ community members push Dayton to commit to trans protections
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (589+ words) Local members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community want the city of Dayton to pass a resolution that they say would help protect the rights of transgender and nonbinary people that are under attack from lawmakers. "Dayton has a proud…...
Bellbrook closes high school library temporarily for review of "sexuality content and gender identity
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (606+ words) The first day of school at Bellbrook High School came and went, with the high school library closed for a review of "sexuality content and gender identity," sparking backlash from the community and debate amongst school board members. The high…...
Trump administration investigates Oregon's transgender athlete policies
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (470+ words) The Trump administration said Friday it's investigating the Oregon Department of Education after receiving a complaint from a conservative non-profit group alleging the state was violating civil rights law by allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams. It's…...
We can authentically show up without being afraid." Annual Pride event held in Yellow Springs
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (288+ words) The 2025 Yellow Springs Pride Festival kicked off on a hot and muggy Saturday morning. Signs displayed around the festival were quick to point out that this year's event is "more than a party - Pride is a protest." "Pride has always…...