LGBTQ issues

The new paranormal investigation group creates a safe space for LGBTQ+ Ohioans to explore the supernatural around the state.

The bill, which is supported by most of the Republicans in the GOP-dominated Ohio House, would make it illegal for drag performers to exhibit nudity or perform activities that appeal to "a prurient interest" in front of children under 18 years old.

This is the 11th time the Fairness Act has been introduced in the Ohio Legislature. Even with bipartisan support, it faces an uphill challenge.

Rep. Jamie Callender says the bills violated his beliefs and he said the fact that he could face political retribution doesn't matter because he'd do it again.

Of Ohio’s 1,800 historical markers, just three identify spaces important to the state’s LGBTQ community. The Ohio History Connection is working to change that.

The bills would prevent trans athletes from participating in women's sports, would prevent children under 18 from getting hormone therapy, puberty blockers and gender reassignment surgery, and could prevent teachers from talking about LGBTQ issues with students.

Two bills would prevent children under 18 years old from getting hormone treatments or surgeries and would ban trans athletes from participating in women's sports teams in high school or college.

Bellefontaine residents want to classify drag performance as adult entertainment. It would impact ‘The Olive Tree’, the only gay bar in Logan County.

Antonio (D-Lakewood) is set to take over for outgoing minority leader Kenny Yuko in January.

The board is set to consider three proposals Monday morning that oppose anti-discrimination policy recently adopted by the Biden administration.