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Ohio is among states with the most ‘anti-LGBTQ incidents’ last year
By: Erin Gottsacker | The Ohio Newsroom
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CINCINNATI (The Ohio Newsroom) — Ohio nearly topped the list of ‘anti-LGBTQ incidents’ in 2025. That’s according to GLAAD, a nonprofit that advocates for inclusive representation and LGBTQ acceptance. It’s… Read More
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As Athens looks to regulate recovery homes, it must navigate anti-discrimination laws
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens Planning Commission is looking to develop some zoning rules to regulate the location of recovery homes in the city. This comes as some residents… Read More
A lawsuit alleges zoning codes in Ironton discriminate against residents of group recovery homes
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A lawsuit against the city of Ironton alleges that sections of its zoning code illegally discriminate against people in recovery from alcohol or drug use. The… Read More
Ohio University put the Celebrate Women conference on hold, citing federal guidance on discrimination
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University has put on hold its annual Celebrate Women conference, citing concerns that its programming may not comply with new federal antidiscrimination guidelines. The announcement… Read More
AI is biased. The White House is working with hackers to try to fix that
By: Deepa Shivaram | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Kelsey Davis had what might seem to be an odd reaction to seeing blatant racism on her computer screen: She was elated. Davis is the founder… Read More
Former student files a federal discrimination lawsuit against Hocking College
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) –– A former student who brought national attention to Hocking College as a member of its football team has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the college. Caden… Read More
A university office removes ‘field’ from its curriculum, citing possible racist connotations
By: Giulia Heyward | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — An office within the University of Southern California’s School of Social Work says it is removing the term “field” from its curriculum because it may have… Read More
State appeals court revives lawsuit challenging university’s COVID vaccine mandate
By: David Forster
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WOUB Digital · State appeals court revives lawsuit challenging university’s COVID vaccine mandate ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A state appeals court has kept alive a lawsuit challenging Miami University’s… Read More
Ohio joins a lawsuit against the Biden administration over gender discrimination protections
By: WOSU News Staff
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost joined 21 other states Thursday suing the Biden Administration over policy updates to Title IX and food assistance programs for schools…. Read More
Southeast Ohio man’s story offers a cautionary tale about medical marijuana and jobs
By: David Forster
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WOUB Digital · Southeast Ohio man’s story offers a cautionary tale about medical marijuana and jobs ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — When Ohio legislators legalized marijuana for medical use, many… Read More
Marietta police sergeant files lawsuit alleging sexual harassment by former chief
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A female police sergeant in Marietta has filed a federal lawsuit against the city alleging a long pattern of sexual harassment and gender discrimination by the… Read More
Pastors, Religious Groups Speak To Ohio Fairness Act
By: Susan Tebben | Ohio Capital Journal
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WOUB Digital · Ohio Capital Journal Reporter Susan Tebben Reports On The Ohio Fairness Act COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ohio Capital Journal) — Religious leaders across the state had their turn to… Read More
Creating a Community Response to Acts of Hate
In 1986 the white supremacist Aryan Congress declared the U.S. Northwest to be their “homeland.” Hate groups in the region became bolder and more violent. In 1993, Billings, Montana found… Read More
WOUB News • WORLD: Migrants Abandoned in Sahara Desert
By: Associated Press
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Algeria’s mass expulsions at its southern border have picked up since the European Union renewed pressure on North African countries to deal with migrants before they even make it to… Read More