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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

OH: LGBTQIA+ Issues

Black Americans represent 13% of the U.S. population, but 40% of people with HIV. Latinos represent 18.5% of the population, but 25% of people with HIV, according to HIV.gov. (Adobe Stock)
Ohio marks World AIDS Day

Today marks the 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day. LGBTQ+ advocates in Cleveland have organized events that include educational seminars, HIV …

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Ohio and many other states have recently passed DEI-related legislation, calling into question what can be taught in classrooms. (Adobe Stock)
Ohio Educators Concerned About Impact of DEI Legislation

By Nya Brunson / Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan reporting for the Central State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Higher education …

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Fifty-nine percent of Black domestic-violence survivors surveyed said they avoided calling the police out of fear of further violence from their abuser. (Adobe Stock)
Marginalized Survivors Report Bias When Seeking Help in Ohio

A new survey reveals instances of bias in the ways police, courts and social services respond to domestic-violence survivors in Ohio in times of …

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There are 31 LGBTQ individuals holding elected office in Ohio. (AdobeStock)
LGBTQ Ohioans Look for Fair Representation

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio leaders are drawing new voting district maps, with help from data from the 2020 census, but advocates for LGBTQ political …

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Leaders of many equality organizations are pledging to take action in supporting the #BlackLivesMatter movement. (Amanda Hinault/Flickr)
LGBT Ohioans Embrace Fight for Racial Justice

COLUMBUS, Ohio - As they reflect on their own fight for equal rights, members of Ohio's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (or …

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Hyper-masculine attitudes and behaviors contribute to the idea that men must be strong and in control. (AdobeStock)
New Playbook to Help Ohio Men Prevent Violence

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- "Boys will be boys." "Nice guys finish last." And "Man-up" are just some of the expressions that men may be told throughout …

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Some 25 states, including Ohio, have athletic inclusion policies that allow transgender youth athletes to compete alongside their peers. (Adobe Stock)
Leveling the Playing Field, or Singling Out Transgender Youth?

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Defenders of LGBTQ rights contend new legislation in Ohio is part of a broader effort across the country to undermine equality…

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Researchers say if people resist a person's gender identity, they're also more likely to say it's OK to discriminate against that person. (ronniechua/Adobe Stock)
Survey Contradicts Arguments for Restricting Transgender Rights

COLUMBUS, Ohio – In the ongoing battle for transgender rights in Ohio and across the country, researchers have some new insights into how the …

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Supporters of the Pastor Protection Act contend it's needed to prevent tension and lawsuits regarding same-sex marriage. (qimono/Pixabay)
Caution Urged as Ohio Senate Mulls Pastor Protection Act

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Controversial legislation in Ohio known as the Pastor Protection Act is making its way closer to the governor's desk. A …

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A majority of LGBTQ teens polled said they had experienced verbal threats. (Marybettiniblank/Pixabay)
Survey Shows Many LGBTQ Teens Gripped by Depression

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new survey shows high rates of depression and anxiety among LGBTQ teens nationwide. Advocates say lawmakers could do more to …

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There are reports of transgender women being held in ICE facilities for men, or sometimes in solitary confinement. (Ted Eytan/Flickr)
A Fear Beyond Deportation for LGBT Immigrants

COLUMBUS, Ohio — New data shows lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender immigrants are 97 times more likely to face sexual assault in federal …

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Fear of stigma and discrimination can make LGBT Ohioans less likely to seek medical care. (Pixabay)
Acceptance and Empowerment: LGBT Health Awareness in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ending the fear of discrimination and creating an inclusive medical environment - those are among the goals of National LGBT …

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