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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 speak on the Ohio Fairness Act, though many spoke on issues that were taken out of the bill as soon as the committee hearing began…. 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 time understanding that. Stop killing us, period,” were the opening remarks to crowd by delfin bautista, a long know activist and one of the rally… 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 giving and FUN! This will be our third annual toy drive for Athens Children’s Services. Bring a new children’s toy for $1 off at the… 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 Jade Gypsy. Rylee has some fabulous things in store for you all for her birthday. Come help us celebrate Rylee and our entire family! Doors… 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 was introduced by Democratic Rep. Michael Skindell and Republican Rep. Brett Hillyer on Wednesday. The Columbus Dispatch reports the bill’s unveiling comes about two weeks after a… 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 beer. Craft the Vote kicks off Thursday at Land-Grant Brewing Company. Similar events will follow at craft breweries around the state. Organizer Brad Henry said… 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 LGBTQ employees. She wanted to know why that clause, which was in previous handbooks, had been removed. Democratic Minority Leader Emilia Sykes (D-Akron) says the… 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. Samantha Allen. Real Queer America follows Dr. Allen’s 2017 road trip across conservative states with one rule: do one queer thing a day. From Utah… 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 boys’ bathroom, the latest in a string of court challenges to school policies for transgender students nationwide. The lawsuit filed in state court accuses 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 children’s books for kids of all ages! We are also going to have a selfie corner with props of the kids to take pictures with… Read More
Athens Pride Fest Rainbow Alliance Swim and Picnic
SEORA is so happy to bring the community a free pool day! SEORA with the help of Athens Pride Fest sponsors have rented out the city pool for the afternoon of June 9th. We will have donated food that will be free. We also invite the food trucks to come to the parking lot! All… Read More
Athens Pride Fest Community Dinner
SEORA and Lulu’s El Camino Mexican Cuisine Restaurant are happy to host a community dinner on June 8th at 7 PM. Lulu’s El Camino is an Athens Pride Fest sponsor for a second year in a row. The community dinner will have a taco bar, paid for by SEORA. Guests are welcome to order off… Read More
Athens Pride Fest Parade and Rally
SEORA is excited to bring you the second annual Athens Pride Fest Parade followed by a Rally with local speakers and organizations. Come celebrate with us! Parade pushes off at 11 AM, if you are involved in the parade the line-up begins at 10 AM. We are still confirming the route with the city but… Read More
Athens Pride Fest Drag Show featuring Stacy Layne Matthews
SEORA is proud to bring RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Stacy Layne Matthews to Athens Pride Fest 2019, henny! This talented queen will blow your mind! She will be joined by many local queens ready to rock your world! Doors open at 9 PM, come early and order food and a drink and prepare for an… Read More
Athens Pride Fest Cheers and Queers
Athens Pride Fest kicks off at Athens Uncorked on Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 for an LGBTQ+ Happy Hour! Cheers & Queers is an inclusive happy hour meant to bring the community together and celebrate our identities. Drinks specials will be announced closer to the date! Cheers, queers! Organized by the Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance with… Read More
Catholic School Sues Ohio City Over LGBTQ Protections
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Lyceum, a Catholic college preparatory school, is suing the city of South Euclid for its anti-discrimination laws protecting LGBTQ people. The school’s attorney says, making sexual orientation and gender identity protected classes, threatens The Lyceum’s religious freedom. Christiana Holcomb with the Alliance Defending Freedom represents The Lyceum. She says the law counters some of the school’s… Read More
Judge Grants Transgender Teen’s Name Change
By: Associated Press
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LEBANON, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio judge has reversed his earlier denial of a transgender 15-year-old’s legal name change and is allowing that change. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Warren County Probate Judge Joseph Kirby ruled Tuesday that the name change “is in the best interest of the child.” Kirby previously said in his denial that… Read More
Lawmakers Call For LGBTQ Protections In Ohio’s Anti-Discrimination Policy
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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A group of Ohio legislators are trying to add sexual orientation and gender identity or expression into the state’s anti-discrimination law. The bill known as the “Ohio Fairness Act” would make those additions a protected class in employment, housing and other public accommodations. Right now, a person in Ohio could be fired from their job,… Read More
United Methodist Church Votes To Keep Bans On Same-Sex Weddings, LGBTQ Clergy
By: Bill Chappell | NPR
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Delegates rejected change despite a Virginia pastor’s warning: “You will be putting a virus into the American church that will make it very sick, and it will be sick quickly.”
Can Businesses Turn Away LGBT Customers? Court Battles Bubbling Back Up
By: Allison Sherry | Will Stone | NPR
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A central question related to LGBTQ rights may again be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court:
W.Va. Delegate Compares Gay Community to Ku Klux Klan
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia delegate told a reporter on Friday that he thinks “the LGBTQ is a modern day version of the Ku Klux Klan.” The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports Del. Eric Porterfield made the comments after calling to discuss a story on controversial earlier comments. The Mercer Republican also told the reporter the gay… Read More
June YAP Pride Happy Hour
Come to the June YAP Happy Hour to celebrate the unofficial wrap-up of Athens Pride Week, enjoy some delicious food and locally crafted beers, and engage in quality networking with local young professionals! Jackie O’s Taproom (located behind Sonic on Stimson Avenue) will be hosting and catering the event. More information on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/events/104326640408871/) The Southeastern… Read More
Zanesville LGBTQ Pride Night
A Variety show with organizations tabling, guest speakers and drag entertainers celebrating Pride in Zanesville. Message us with questions or board@seorainbow.org Speakers Nate Cole from the You Will Rise Project and Marshall Troxell from Equality Ohio Performers include… Boston Michaels Xavier Monroe Destiny Diamond London Desmond Asia Nicholas Halm Dorothy Gerard-Stepp Brady Manns Harley Monroe Mimi Sharp AKA Randall Scott Boylen Jr. Organizations & Merchants… TransOhio… Read More