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JULY 10, 2024
Ohio anti-transgender bathroom bill working its way to governor
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JUNE 29, 2024
Cleveland is home to one of the oldest LGBT Community Centers in the nation.
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JUNE 27, 2024
Ohio House passes transgender bathroom and locker room ban for K-12 schools and colleges
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JUNE 26, 2024
Pride in Northeast Ohio: Year-round impact of the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
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JUNE 20, 2024
Cleveland street celebrated and honored during Pride Month
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JUNE 19, 2024
How many LGBT couples are in Ohio? See census estimates
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JUNE 18, 2024
People of The Land: Celebrating Cleveland Pride with Phyllis “Seven” Harris
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JUNE 05, 2024
52 Images from Pride in the CLE
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May 29, 2024
Singer-songwriter Siena Liggins headlining Pride in the CLE, set for June 1
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April 17, 2024
Ohio court temporarily blocks ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth
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April 10, 2024
LGBT Center Cleveland shares impact of $2M MacKenzie Scott grant
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March 22, 2024
LGBTQ+ Ohioans host events to celebrate 2024 Transgender Day of Visibility
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March 22, 2024
MacKenzie Scott donates over $30 million to LGBTQ+ nonprofits: 'Vital agents of change'
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March 21, 2024
Extreme anti-equality politician Bernie Moreno won Ohio's Republican U.S. Senate Primary
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March 21, 2024
Billionaire and Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott awards LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland $2M
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March 12, 2024
Settlement allows Florida teachers to 'say gay' in classroom
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March 11, 2024
Study Says Ohio Is One of America’s Gayest States
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March 01, 2024
How to find LGBTQ-friendly employers
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February 19, 2024
‘This is life or death’: Ohio transgender care ban will harm queer health, experts say
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February 16, 2024
Proposed questions on sexual orientation and gender identity for the Census Bureau’s biggest survey
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February 13, 2024
GLAAD Releases its First-Ever Report on LGBTQ Inclusion in Video Games
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February 8, 2024
Ohio Health Department backpedals on proposed adult gender-affirming care restrictions
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February 7, 2024
Pope denounces ‘hypocrisy’ of those who criticize LGBTQ blessings
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February 2, 2024
ACLU mounting legal challenge against Ohio gender-affirming care ban
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January 31, 2024
Ohio man sentenced to 18 years in prison for firebombing LGBTQ-friendly church
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January 29, 2024
Religious trauma still haunts millions of LGBTQ Americans
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January 24, 2024
Ohio Senate overrides governor’s veto on trans healthcare & sports bans
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January 22, 2024
3 of Ohio's trans candidates will remain on the ballot
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January 12, 2024
9 LGBTQ entrepreneurs and CEOs paving the way for future generations
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January 10, 2024
Ohio House votes to overturn governor’s veto of transgender health care ban, athlete restrictions
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January 09, 2024
From 'heartbreak' to relief, Northeast Ohio families share mixed reactions to potential HB 68 veto override
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January 08, 2024
Record number of anti-LGBTQ bills were introduced in 2023
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January 09, 2024
Trans healthcare, abortion, & more: These are the LGBTQ+ laws that took effect January 1
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January 08, 2024
Governor DeWine's Executive Order is a De Facto Ban on Transgender Care
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January 05, 2024
Gov. Mike DeWine signs executive order to ban gender reassignment surgery for minors after HB 68 veto
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January 05, 2024
Ohio House Ends Vacation Early to Challenge Governor Veto of Anti-Trans Law
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January 04, 2024
Transgender woman running for Ohio House disqualified for not disclosing deadname
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January 02, 2024
8 Ohio cities are ranked highly for protecting LGBTQ people. Advocates say it's not enough
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December 29, 2023
Ohio’s Republican governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors
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December 20, 2023
Ohio ranks in top 5 states for ‘conversion therapy,’ study finds
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December 19, 2023
From drag bans to sports restrictions, 75 anti-LGBTQ bills have become law in 2023
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December 19, 2023
LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland gives it’s take on Pope Francis’ new document
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December 18, 2023
Pope Francis authorizes blessings for same-sex couples
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December 15, 2023
National Film Registry's LGBTQ collection is growing
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December 14, 2023
Ohio governor urged to use veto after anti-trans bill approved by legislature
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December 13, 2023
Ohio lawmakers pass bill to ban trans youth from gender-affirming care, athletics
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December 13, 2023
Ohio’s LGBTQ+ population among largest in U.S., report says
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December 11, 2023
Rainbow Pioneers featured on WKYC's "We The People" show
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December 11, 2023
After Cleveland Catholic Diocese's Anti-LGBTQ Policies, Confusion, Work-Arounds and Deep Concern for Students
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December 08, 2023
Ohio teacher in Hulu documentary spotlighting LGBTQ+ Midwest families
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December 06, 2023
Testimony against Ohio transgender bill begins in Senate committee
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December 06, 2023
Ohio companies given mixed scores by national LGBTQ+ inclusion report
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November 15, 2023
25 Local Nonprofits Receive $2 Million to Improve Equitable Access to Care
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November 12, 2023
With policy on sexuality, gender identity, Cleveland diocese is judging who is, and is not, an image of God: Jim Sheil
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November 10, 2023
Pope’s latest push for LGBTQ parishioners goes against Cleveland bishop’s stance
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November 3, 2023
Students, alumni protest Catholic Diocese of Cleveland’s LGBTQ policy outside Eucharistic Revival Rally
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October 25, 2023
Dozens of LGBTQ+ Ohioans and Allies Receive Awards for Activism and Advocacy
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October 18, 2023
Cleveland Diocese LGBTQ policy a 'slap in the face' to God's creation
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October 11, 2023
National Coming Out Day: 35 years of 'coming out' and its importance
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October 5, 2023
Cleveland Heights takes steps to protect LGBTQ+ students at their city's catholic schools
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October 2, 2023
Our Neighborly Work In Action: A Reflection on the Whirlwind Month of Advocacy by The LGBT Community Center
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September 27, 2023
Cleveland Bishop’s New LGBT Student Policy Attacked By Democrat Mayor, Some Catholics
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September 27, 2023
Op-Ed: I Was Raised Catholic in Cleveland. The Diocese's Anti-LGBTQ Policies Are a Huge Mistake
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September 26, 2023
Cleveland Heights mayor responds to diocesan school policy involving LGBTQ+ students
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September 26, 2023
Some Catholic schools independent of the Cleveland Diocese appear to distance themselves from new LGBTQ policy
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September 15, 2023
Nine inductees named for Heights High Hall of Fame, including Center ED Phyllis Harris
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September 12, 2023
New Catholic Diocese of Cleveland policy bars 'preferred pronouns,' LGBTQ+ expression, gender-affirming care
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September 12, 2023
Cleveland Catholic Diocese bans preferred pronouns in new ‘sexuality and gender identity’ policy
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September 12, 2023
Cleveland-area Catholics react to diocese’s policy on ‘issues of sexuality and gender identity’
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September 12, 2023
Parishes, schools run by Catholic Diocese of Cleveland are barred from LGBTQ+ expression
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August 3, 2023
Proud Summer: A Dive Into Cleveland's Rich LGBTQ+ History
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August 3, 2023
Healthcare will not be accessible to all until gender, sexuality and disability are included
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August 2, 2023
Ohio Republicans push for chaplains in schools in new bill
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August 1, 2023
LGBTQ+ Nutrition Program Receives Grant Funding From Whole Foods Thanks to Intern’s Initiative
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July 20, 2023
Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA) announces Power of Change honorees for second year
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June 30, 2023
Locals react after High Court rules designer can refuse to work with same-sex couples
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June 30, 2023
Cleveland City Hall Opens First Gender-Inclusive Bathroom
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June 6, 2023
$75,000 Joyce Foundation grant for 'Queer Futures' project at Spaces underscores gallery's view of art as activism
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June 3, 2023
Thousands fill downtown Cleveland for the 2023 Pride in the CLE parade and festival (photos)
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June 1, 2023
Kickin' it with Kenny Morning Show: Kenny previews Pride in the CLE
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June 1, 2023
Phyllis Harris joins Gaywaves to talk about Pride in the CLE
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June 1, 2023
1st Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Needs Assessment at Pride in the CLE Fest
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March 22nd, 2023
Continuing Growth: Announcing Trans+ at The Center
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February 10th, 2023
FDA proposes new blood donation guidelines for gay, bisexual men
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February 1st, 2023
Queer Youth Initiative in Cleveland provides safe place for LGBTQ youth
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January 18th, 2023
1 big thing: LGBTQ+ community looks for answers
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January 12th, 2023
Pride CLE to Return to Downtown Cleveland
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January 12th, 2023
Advocate and Celebrate: Pride in the CLE Returns
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January 10th, 2023
Phyllis Harris in Crain's Power 150
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November 8th, 2022
Why election could be turning point
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October 21st, 2022
Center hosts 14th Heritage Day Award
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October 20th, 2022
"To be back in person is beautiful"
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