Trans Issues Archives

Ohio AG Dave Yost on Bathroom Policies: Law Does Not Protect ‘Subjective Preferences’ of Trans People

“Allowing men to share bathrooms with women increases the ease with which biological males – most especially men who identify as men – can victimize women and girls”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal May 31, 2023September 27, 2024

News & Views

Ohio Bill Would Ban Transgender Students From Using Bathroom That Matches Gender Identity

House Bill 183 would require K-12 schools and colleges to mandate that students could only use the bathroom or locker room that matches their sex assigned at birth.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal May 26, 2023September 27, 2023

News & Views

Ohio House Committee Passes Bill Banning Trans Athletes From Women’s Sports, Talks Higher Ed Bill

House Bill 6, dubbed the “Save Women’s Sports Act”, has received lots of pushback from parents, students and advocaotes.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal May 11, 2023October 21, 2024

News & Views

Video: Ohio Minister Says Demonic Possession and Satanic Agendas Behind Opposition to Anti-Trans Bill

“The only thing that makes sense is demons are influencing people”

by Vince Grzegorek April 27, 2023August 6, 2025

News & Views

Opponents Speak Out Against Proposed Ban on Trans Athletes From Ohio Women’s Sports

More than 80 people submitted testimony in opposition to House Bill 6, which would prevent trans athletes from participating in Ohio women’s sports and youth athletics.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal April 20, 2023October 11, 2023

News & Views

Ohio Bill That Would Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Gets Contentious First Hearing

Sponsor Rep. Gary Click answered questions about the legislation that would ban care widely supported and endorsed by the medical community

by Maria Elena Scott April 20, 2023August 27, 2024

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Ohio Supreme Court Hears Case on Transgender Birth Certificates

The case came with support from the city of Cincinnati, which argued that the change was “essential for government operations.”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal April 7, 2023October 20, 2024

News & Views

Legislation Barring Trans Athletes from Women’s Sports Introduced in Ohio House

Only 23 trans students in the last eight years have asked to play a sport matching their gender identity

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal March 9, 2023August 3, 2023

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Trans Ohioans Are Still Being Denied Gender Marker Corrections to Their Birth Certificates

It is unconstitutional to deny transgender Ohioans corrections to the gender markers on their birth certificates. Some judges are denying them anyway.