Category Archives: LGBT Organizations

We Need Your Voice at an Upcoming Hearing on Domestic Partnership Benefits!

From Equality Toledo:  Thanks to the leadership of Mayor Mike Bell, Toledo City Council is currently debating an ordinance that will offer domestic partner benefits to city employees. With your help, we’ve already made a real impact on an issue … Continue reading


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Rally for Marriage Equality on Saturday

Columbus – On Saturday, March 24th, Cleveland will host what is expected to be the largest rally for marriage equality in the Midwest. Thousands will rally in favor of marriage equality in Ohio, and couples — LGBT and allied — … Continue reading


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Equality Ohio Leadership Summit – March 3

Please join Equality Ohio for the 8th Annual Leadership Summit on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 11am – 3pm.  The event will take place at First Congregational Church UCC, located at 444 E. Broad St, Columbus, Ohio. We look forward to hearing … Continue reading


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Michigan LGBT ComedyFest – March 10th

Join Equality Michigan in Dearborn, Mich. for a night of great comedy featuring Chantal Carrere, Erin Foley, Chris Doucette and Diane Amos.   The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 10th, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, … Continue reading


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Join OPL and Outskirts for the Greater Toledo GBLT Chili Cook-Off!

Do you have a famous chili recipe you’ve been keeping under wraps?  Want to come out and enjoy some great chili and even better people? Join the Ohio Pink Ladies (OPL) and Outskirts on March 3 from 3-6pm for the … Continue reading


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Equality Ohio Announces Ohio Coalition in Support of the Freedom to Marry

Columbus — Equality Ohio is pleased to announce on this Valentine’s Day the formation of a grass roots coalition in Ohio to support the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. “The Columbus City Council, with the help of Mayor Coleman, … Continue reading


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Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity conference to be held at Oakland University on Feb. 3

On Friday, February 3, Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. will host the Michigan Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Education Conference (SOGI).  The event is Michigan’s first statewide conference devoted to LGBTQI issues in education.  In addition to a full day … Continue reading


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New state anti-discrimination legislation introduced

State Rep. Ross McGregor (R-Springfield) and Rep. Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood) have introduced a new bill to the Ohio state legislature that would ban discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodations based on sexual orientation and gender identity. A press release from … Continue reading


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States adding LGBT license plate options

In Maryland, Indiana and South Carolina, it is now possible to get license plate designs with LGBT equality in mind.  Maryland was the first state to offer an equality plate in 2008, with a portion of its proceeds being donated … Continue reading


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Holiday With Heart Charity Gayla – Dec. 3rd

You are cordially invited to attend this year’s Holiday With Heart Charity Gayla on December 3rd at the Toledo Club.  What started in 1977 as an event to bring the LGBT community together for the holidays, has grown into a … Continue reading


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Equality Ohio Delivers 80,000 Petitions to School District

On Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at 3:00 p.m., Equality Ohio delivered over 80,000 individual petitions to the Union-Scioto Local School District demanding that the school district protect LGBT students from bullying and harassment. This event was in response to the … Continue reading


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Lady Gaga announces creation of Born This Way Foundation

Today, Lady Gaga announced the creation of the Born This Way Foundation, a non-profit organization focusing on empowering youth.  The website states that the goal of the foundation is to “to foster a world where youth are empowered, humanity is … Continue reading


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Same-sex Marriage Rally to be Held November 5th in Cincinnati

From Equality Ohio: Cincinnati, OH — 17 year-old Adam Hoover of Harrison, OH, has organized a rally in support of same-sex marriage set to begin at 11a.m., Saturday, November 5, 2011, in the city’s Fountain Square. Hundreds of people have … Continue reading


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Equality Ohio Campaign Fund fundraiser to take place Nov.1 in Bowling Green

From Equality Ohio: Please join the Equality Ohio Campaign Fund for a fundraiser from 6:00 to 8:00p.m. on Tuesday, November 1 in Bowling Green.  As many of you know, EOCF is the Political Action Committee affiliated with Equality Ohio.  While … Continue reading


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Unity Michigan uses humor to tackle workplace discrimination

A new campaign aimed at ending anti-gay workplace discrimination from the Unity Michigan Coalition is telling residents “Don’t Change Yourself, Change The Law.”  According to their website, “In Michigan, if your employer even thinks you might be gay, you could … Continue reading


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