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Teachers will soon have to inform parents if students identify as transgender. Some worry abuse will follow
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — When 14-year-old Willow Grimm first came out as transgender, what mattered the most was her parents’ approval. “It was very important that I had… Read More
Proposed state rules governing gender treatment in Ohio could be released soon
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed rules on gender-affirming care for minors that could affect adults in Ohio are still being developed. Those are separate from… Read More
A controversial Republican bill that targets higher education has been added to a state budget proposal
By: Conner Woodruff
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Among the many last-minute provisions tucked into the Ohio Senate budget bill proposal is one that would significantly alter how higher education institutions deal with diversity,… Read More
Photo Gallery: Here’s a glimpse of how Athens celebrated Pride with events over the weekend
By: Ahmed Hamed
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Last weekend, Athens celebrated Pride month with a series of events. The Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance (SEORA), the Ohio University LGBT Center, and other local partners… Read More
LGBT History Month: Hugh Ryan
Hugh Ryan, historian and author of the recent book The Women’s House of Detention: A Queer History of a Forgotten Prison, will do a talk and readings from the book… Read More
Children’s hospitals are the latest target of anti-LGBTQ harassment
By: Shannon Bond | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Hospitals and doctors around the country are facing harassment and even death threats over the medical care they offer to transgender kids. In many cases, they… Read More
Rural pride gatherings provide safe spaces for the LGBTQ community
By: Kaitlin Thorne | Ohio Valley ReSource, Katie Meyers | Ohio Valley ReSource, Liam Niemeyer | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Ohio Valley ReSource · Rural Pride gatherings provide safe spaces for LGBTQ community PIKEVILLE, Ky. (OVR) — It wasn’t long ago that Tonya Jones felt she couldn’t be out and… Read More
In late night, last minute move, Ohio House passes ban on transgender athletes in girls sports
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — It was after 11 p.m. Wednesday when members of the Ohio House of Representatives voted to attach an unrelated, controversial amendment to a bill… Read More
ARTS/West Athens Presents the Musical “Fun Home”
ARTS/West Presents Fun Home, the 2015 Best Musical Tony Award Winner -Music by Jeanine Tesori -Book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron -Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel… Read More
ARTS/West Athens Presents the Musical “Fun Home”
ARTS/West Presents Fun Home, the 2015 Best Musical Tony Award Winner -Music by Jeanine Tesori -Book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron -Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel… Read More
ARTS/West Athens Presents the Musical “Fun Home”
ARTS/West Presents Fun Home, the 2015 Best Musical Tony Award Winner -Music by Jeanine Tesori -Book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron -Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel -FUN… Read More
ARTS/West Presents FUN HOME, the 2015 Best Musical Tony Award Winner
-Music by Jeanine Tesori -Book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron -Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel -FUN HOME is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com Athens,… Read More
Nearly half of LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide, survey finds
By: Rina Torchinsky | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Nearly half of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, according to a survey from the Trevor Project. The Trevor Project, an organization… Read More
Biden Repeals Trump-Era Ban On Transgender Soldiers
By: Scott Detrow | NPR
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Former President Donald Trump had first ordered a ban on transgender soldiers in 2017, and President Biden had long promised to repeal the order.
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
Athens Pride Rally Addresses Queer Justice, Racial Justice And Immigration
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — “Stop killing us. Stop killing Black folks. Stop killing Brown folks. Stop killing Queer folks. Stop killing Trans folks. It’s simple, yet people have a hard… Read More
Merry Dragmas!
Join Kazma Knights and The Uncorked Dolls for a Dragmas extravaganza! Featuring special guests Kari O’Knife and current reigning Miss Athens Uncorked, Kar Kar O’Daniels. Come for a night of… Read More
“thank you, next” drag show
JOIN US for a thanksgiving and birthday extravaganza honoring our own, Rylee Ja Gypsy! We have fabulous entertainment by your favorite Uncorked Dolls, along with guests, Devin Tyler and Jensen… Read More
Lawmakers Introduce Bill Prohibiting LGBTQ Discrimination
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill to forbid employment and housing discrimination against members of the LGBTQ community. The latest iteration of the Ohio Fairness Act… Read More
Craft Beer, Drag Queens Used to Boost Ohio LGBTQ Turnout
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A nonpartisan coalition seeking to boost turnout among Ohio’s LGBTQ voters in 2020 is launching a campaign that pairs voter registration with drag queens and craft… Read More
Trump Appointee Gorsuch Plays Coy In LGBTQ Employment Rights Case
By: Nina Totenberg | NPR
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At issue is whether Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which bars sex discrimination, covers gay and transgender workers.
Why Ohio House Leader Dropped Protection For LGBTQ Employees
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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The leader of minority Democrats in the Ohio House says when the new human resources handbook came out last month, it was missing the clause that provided job protection for… Read More
Real Queer America: Dr. Samantha Allen in Conversation
Join us on Tuesday, October 1 in Athens for a presentation and discussion with GLAAD Award-winning LGBTQ journalist and author of ‘Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States’, Dr…. Read More
W.Va. Lawsuit: School Official Harassed Trans Teen in Bathroom
By: John Raby | AP
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a West Virginia transgender male who said an assistant principal harassed him when he tried to use the… Read More
Athens Pride Fest Drag Queen Story Time
We have had many parents and kids request this event again and we are so proud to bring it to y’all! A selection of drag performers will read LGBTQ inclusive… Read More