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Statement: Equality Ohio Expands Infrastructure & Stands Firm In Its Commitment to LGBTQ+ Advocacy Amid Recent Wave of Anti-Equality Executive Orders

February 7, 2025—As Ohio’s statewide advocacy experts, Equality Ohio has long been a champion for LGBTQ+ rights. Our legal clinic has already served 3,414 LGBTQ+ Ohioans since its inception—and we […]

Equality Ohio Statement Honoring LeeAnn Massucci

Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community lost a hero this week with the passing of LeeAnn Massucci. LeeAnn was a dedicated attorney and staunch LGBTQ+ advocate. She served as the Co-Director of the […]

Shameful: Gov. DeWine Signs HB 8, Which Will Make Schools Less Safe for LGBTQ+ Students

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Equality Ohio released the following statement regarding news that Gov. DeWine has signed HB 8, a harmful bill with language similar to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill. […]

With Bipartisan Opposition and Broad Coalition Opposed, Gov. DeWine Should Veto HB 8 

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Equality Ohio released the following statement after the Ohio House rushed through passage of HB 8, a harmful bill with language similar to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” […]