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Ohio’s senate could shift more conservative, depending on who voters elect in next week’s primary
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — When Ohio voters cast ballots on candidates in 16 state senate races next week, they’ll see some names that may be familiar. Still, only… Read More
Democrats say West Virginia’s bill defining gender is transphobic and ‘political rubbish’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Republican-supermajority House of Delegates overwhelmingly passed legislation Wednesday to narrow the definitions of gender that Democrats label as a dystopian bill that would… Read More
Appalachian Pride Heritage Walking Tour
Join Appalachian Understories, United Campus Ministry Center, and Ohio University’s Pride Center for a walking tour of uptown Athens and Ohio University exploring the history of the LGBTQ+ community in… Read More
Critics say a West Virginia ‘Women’s Bill of Rights’ is an effort to suppress transgender people
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Legislation in West Virginia to narrow the definitions of gender would give women no further rights and is a way for Republicans to suppress transgender people,… Read More
Food insecurity is prevalent on campuses across the US, including Ohio University
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Food insecurity remains a persistent issue among college and university students throughout the United States, and Ohio University is no exception. A report from… Read More
PBS presents a curated collection of films, series, and digital content to celebrate Black History Month 2024
Programs Delve into the Intersection of Black History, Music, Culture, and Experiences Premieres Include Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s GOSPEL, and a New Season of FINDING YOUR ROOTS … Read More
A wisecracking nun with stage IV cancer teaches others to live fully until death. “Sister Úna Lived a Good Death” on INDEPENDENT LENS, Feb. 5 at 10 pm
UNCONVENTIONAL NUN SHARES HER END-OF-LIFE JOURNEY IN “SISTER ÚNA LIVED A GOOD DEATH,” PREMIERING FEBRUARY 5 at 10:oo PM Helping Others in Her Community Prepare for the Unknown, Even as… Read More
Ohio is poised to become the 2nd state to restrict gender-affirming care for adults
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Associated Press) — Gov. Mike DeWine announced proposals this month that transgender advocates say could block access to gender-affirming care provided by independent clinics and general practitioners, leaving… Read More
A transgender candidate facing disqualification is now cleared to run despite omitting deadname
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A transgender candidate vying for a seat in the Republican-majority Ohio House was cleared to run Thursday after her certification had been called into question for… Read More
More transgender candidates face challenges running for office in Ohio for omitting their deadname
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Several transgender candidates for state office in Ohio are facing challenges and even outright disqualification for omitting their former names from petition paperwork under a little-known… Read More
DeWine wants rules for treatment for trans kids in Ohio. Lawmakers may override his veto instead
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — When Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill that would have banned trans kids from receiving gender transition treatments or playing on girls’ sports teams,… Read More
Ohio kids under 16 need parental okay for social media use under new law in effect in January
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — An Ohio law will go into effect in January that requires social media companies such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and others to get verified… Read More
DeWine vetoes controversial bill banning trans kids from girls’ sports and some medical treatments
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed a bill that nearly all of his Republican colleagues supported but many in LGBTQ communities and child health leaders… Read More
2023 year in review: Higher ed plan, marijuana changes among Ohio bills that did not pass
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — When the mid-term General Assembly went home for the holidays, lawmakers left behind hundreds of bills to deal with in the new year: in… Read More
An elected state school board member is quitting. Here’s why she’s stepping down
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — An elected member of the State Board of Education is stepping down at the end of this year. The departure of Christina Collins comes… Read More
A bill that bans Ohio trans youth from gender-affirming care headed to the governor’s desk
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio lawmakers voted Wednesday to both ban transgender youth from school athletics and limit their access to gender-affirming care. The 24-8 vote in the… Read More
One woman’s controversial fight to make America accept drug users for who they are
When Louise Vincent was introduced at a drug policy conference last month in Phoenix, the huge crowd erupted in applause. She’s a small woman, rail thin. At age 47, her… Read More
Who is Mike Johnson? An ardent conservative who embraces far-right policies
WASHINGTON (NPR) — After weeks of uncertainty, House Republicans elected Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson, a conservative Christian who opposes abortion rights and same-sex marriages, to become House speaker. While his… Read More
Youth mental health summit brings educators and caregivers together in Logan
LOGAN, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Roughly 200 mental health professionals, educators and school administrators gathered Thursday at Logan High School for a mental health summit on youth suicide prevention…. Read More
Ohio lawmakers hear questions and misinformation on the ‘bathroom bill’ for schools and universities
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — An Ohio House committee heard from the Republican sponsors of a bill to require K-12 and college students to use bathrooms and locker rooms… Read More
8 moments that stood out from the second GOP 2024 presidential debate
Updated September 27, 2023 at 11:42 PM ET SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (NPR) — Candidates vying for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination met at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute… Read More
Athens Municipal Arts Commission seeks artists for Athens Sculpture Walk
ATHENS, Ohio – The Athens Municipal Arts Commission (AMAC) is seeking submissions for artwork as part of a new public outdoor sculpture art walk to be located near the build… Read More
Issue 1 is drawing an unusually large turnout, straining some election offices
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A hastily called summer special election over a Republican-pushed measure that would make it harder for Ohio voters to pass future constitutional amendments, including one on… Read More
Co-headlining tour featuring Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and Garbage hits Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, Ohio (WOUB) – Noel Gallagher’s High-Flying Birds and Garbage brought their 2023 co-headlining tour to Cincinnati’s Riverbend Music Center (6295 Kellogg Ave.) on the very muggy first Saturday in… Read More
Discharged over sexual orientation, military still owes thousands of vets
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Bob Alexander joined the Air Force in 1990, planning to make it his career. He knew there was a big issue to deal with: Alexander was… Read More
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