Archives for "gay rights"

Freedom to Live, Work and Play in Ohio

Freedom to Live, Work and Play in Ohio

3 Brandon Monson / September 28, 2011 4:00 pm

In most of Ohio, a lesbian couple can be denied service at a diner; two gay men can be kicked out of their hotel room; and, a transgender person can be fired for coming out. This is not the Ohio… [Read More]

A Response to Gay Rights Letter in The Dispatch

A Response to Gay Rights Letter in The Dispatch

21 coolbuckeye / December 18, 2010 8:00 am

So, the Dispatch put up a Letter to the Editor yesterday titled “Gay rights aren’t same as those of blacks“. Can I just get on my soap box for a second and respond

5th Banniversary of Marriage Equality in Ohio

5th Banniversary of Marriage Equality in Ohio

14 Walker / December 4, 2009 3:30 pm

From OutInOhio.com: Equality Ohio Recognizes 5th Banniversary: The Anniversary of the Ban on Marriage Equality in Ohio Today marks the 5th anniversary of Ohio’s voter approved constitutional amendment banning marriage equality. As they have for the past 5 years, today,… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2009 – Vol. 5

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2009 – Vol. 5

13 Anne / June 18, 2009 2:01 pm

Another weekend loaded with things to do! Start your weekend early with The Wex Drive-In showing of The Wolf Man, or the CU Happy Hour at The Hills Market. Columbus Pride Festival is happening all weekend, events center around the… [Read More]

Equal Housing and Employment for LGBT Ohioans

Equal Housing and Employment for LGBT Ohioans

4 chan / June 9, 2009 10:05 am

From Ohio.com: The state barring discrimination based on sexual orientation would be smart economically – and the just thing to do In upholding a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage, the California Supreme Court stressed the narrow scope of its ruling…. [Read More]

HRC Offering Generation Equality Scholarships

0 tpenrod / April 2, 2009 10:00 am

The HRC Foundation will award three non-renewable $2,000 scholarships to LGBT and allied students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the fight for queer equality. At HRC, the goal of the Youth & Campus Outreach Program is to provide tools,… [Read More]

Columbus, U.S. cities protest Prop 8

0 Walker / November 17, 2008 9:08 am

The Lantern wrote Columbus, U.S. cities protest Prop 8 Catrina Otonoga Issue date: 11/17/08 While most Columbusites were snug in their homes as the first signs of winter began to show Saturday, hundreds of gay rights protesters gathered on the… [Read More]

Columbus may add registry for gay couples

0 Walker / June 28, 2008 9:35 pm

The Dispatch wrote City may add registry for gay couples Saturday, June 28, 2008 BY ROBERT VITALE Christopher Hoffman wasn’t surprised on Valentine’s Day 2004 when clerks refused to give him and his partner a marriage license at the Franklin… [Read More]

Strickland restores protection for gay workers

0 Walker / May 17, 2007 8:07 pm

Cleveland.com wrote Strickland restores protection for gay workers Posted by Mark Naymik May 16, 2007 20:17PM State employees who are gay or consider themselves the opposite gender are about to have the same legal workplace protections as their co-workers. Ohio… [Read More]