Equality Ohio

Advocates and educates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, nonbinary and transgender + Ohioans. #BlackLivesMatter #BlackTransLivesMatter

[ACLU of Ohio @acluohio]

🏳️‍⚧️⚖️Our fifth and final day of trial in the House Bill 68 case is underway!

Today the state is calling two witnesses to the stand: Dr. Paul Hruz (endocrinologist) and Chloe Cole (detransitioner).

[transohio @transohio]

Thank you to everyone who joined our community Discord call last night for a HB68 Trial Update/Debrief!
🏳️‍⚧️ We discussed HB68(trans youth sports & gender-affirming care ban), the current lawsuit, and how folks can continue to advocate for access to care / support eachother

[ACLU of Ohio @acluohio]

Two days of trial complete, three days to go. 👏

House Bill 68, which bans gender affirming healthcare for trans youth, is not just cruel, it is unconstitutional and must be struck down. 🏳️‍⚧️

https://t.co/UVpLZtWmII

[transohio @transohio]

HB68 Trial Debrief/Update:
This week the proposed trans youth healthcare & sports ban will be tried in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas.
Join us on our Discord server for a debrief/update
Thursday night 7/18 at 7pm
https://t.co/quRa7QEYJW

[ACLU of Ohio @acluohio]

⚖️🏳️‍⚧️ We’re back in court this morning for day two of our HB 68 trial with @ACLU + @goodwinlaw.

Follow along for updates. 🧵

[ACLU of Ohio @acluohio]

⚖️ TRIAL has begun for our challenge to House Bill 68.

Our attorneys are in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas all week, fighting for the right of trans youth to access gender affirming healthcare. 🏳️‍⚧️

Follow this thread for updates. 🧵

[Equality Ohio @EqualityOhio]

ICYMI: Good news! Organizers ‘delighted’ by record-breaking turnout for annual Brecksville-Broadview Heights LGBTQ+ Pride Fest https://t.co/WWdKGdXxbr via @thebuckeyeflame

[Equality Ohio @EqualityOhio]

👉 New Podcast Episode: Equality Ohio Policy Manager, Micah Mitchell talks about anti-trans legislation in Ohio, and what you can do about it with Unpacking Bexley: https://t.co/5d10PZZS1K

[Equality Ohio @EqualityOhio]

Today, a Franklin County judge issued a temp. restraining order to prevent House Bill 68 from taking effect.

Maria Bruno, Public Policy Director of Equality Ohio, shared a statement. Read it here: https://t.co/9HqH6mm8MB

[Equality Ohio @EqualityOhio]

AMAZING!! <3

[ACLU of Ohio @acluohio]

🎉BREAKING: The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas just granted our request to temporarily block HB 68 from taking effect. Transgender youth will be able to access life-saving medical care.

Full statement coming soon.

[ACLU of Ohio @acluohio]

📣Update: The judge said he hopes to have a decision by 5pm on Tuesday. We will be back as soon as there is news to share on this case.

[Equality Ohio @EqualityOhio]

Every supporter has a reason.

What's yours? Share why you support Equality Ohio and become a part of our growing community of Defenders of Equality. https://t.co/E92UpD1YXz

#DefendEquality #EqualityForAll #EqualityOhio

[Equality Ohio @EqualityOhio]

Did you know? In just 2 months, your $25 monthly donation covers the travel expenses for an Equality Ohio staff member or volunteer to and from the Statehouse. Show your solidarity, Join Us: https://t.co/E92UpD1YXz

#DefendersOfEquality #EqualityOhio

[Equality Ohio @EqualityOhio]

Congratulations to our friends at @equalityfl and our LGBTQ+ fam in the state. We celebrate with you!

[Equality Florida @equalityfl]

After nearly 2 years of fighting DeSantis’ ​"Don’t Say ​Gay or Trans" law in the courts, we’ve reached a historic settlement with the state that puts an end to some of the most dangerous impacts of ​this law for students, parents, & teachers.

Read more: https://t.co/Or2MJSF8z1

[Equality Ohio @EqualityOhio]

Equality Ohio is Hiring for two positions:

Public Policy Manager & Pride Coordinator

Learn more about each role and apply at: https://t.co/wB3iIhE2dl

[Equality Ohio @EqualityOhio]

‘Antiquated’ and unscientific laws enforced against Ohioans living with HIV https://t.co/QROuiqjrEg via @thebuckeyeflame

[Equality Ohio @EqualityOhio]

Today is National HIV Awareness Day: HIV is Not A Crime. Access the our press release and read the report and other related news at https://t.co/wB3iIhDunN

#ReportRelease #UnlockTheTruthOH #HIVisnotacrime #OHModernizeNow

[Equality Ohio @EqualityOhio]

A Must Watch:

[ACLU of Ohio @acluohio]

📽️NEW VIDEO SERIES: Know Your Rights: Rights v. Reality.

We hope this project will help shape the conversation about how the racial component of police interactions can influence how experiences play out in reality.

📹View them here: https://t.co/kobYmTGH4j

[Equality Ohio @EqualityOhio]

"We need leaders who prioritize their constituents, and not just when it’s politically convenient.

— Maria Bruno, Public Policy Director, Equality Ohio
February 12, 2024

[Equality Ohio @EqualityOhio]

"What a shame that it is framed as a bad thing that a candidate has anything on their record to support civil rights. A record of supporting equality should be something to be proud of, not hide from, and certainly not retracted.

[Equality Ohio @EqualityOhio]

"An uncontroversial bill to protect equality for all has turned into red meat for a partisan political cycle.