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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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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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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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Pride of Toledo Foundation planning peaceful protest at The Church on Strayer

In response to controversy over The Church on Strayer’s new “Being Gay is NOT a gift from God” campaign, The Pride of Toledo Foundation is planning a peaceful demonstration, in collaboration with Equality Toledo faith leaders.  The demonstration will take … Continue reading


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Ohio Lesbian Festival – Sept. 9-11

  Make the Ohio Lesbian / Womyn’s Festival your new summer tradition. Womyn, music, camping, shopping, workshops, dance, food, vendors, community and fun! The final plans are coming together for the 22nd Annual Ohio Lesbian Womyn’s Festival. As always, the Festival … Continue reading


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OutServe announces first national summit

OutServe, an organization dedicated to supporting LGBT military personnel, has announced their first conference, the OutServe Armed Forces Leadership Summit which will take place Oct. 13-16 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is open to all active military, veterans, civil servants and civilians … Continue reading


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Next PFLAG Toledo Meeting – May 26

Mark your Calendar! Join us for our next PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) meeting: Date: Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The Support meeting will be from 7-8 p.m. and the Committees and Business Meeting … Continue reading


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PFLAG Toledo

PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal … Continue reading


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Lobby Day Closing Reception – May 18

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 5:00 -7:00 pm Ohio Statehouse Atrium 1 Capitol Square Columbus, OH Whether you are able to attend Lobby Day or not, please join us for the Lobby Day for Equality 2011 Closing Reception to celebrate what … Continue reading


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Toledo Church says “Being Gay is a Gift from God”

Toledo’s Central United Methodist Church is spreading a new message, that “Being Gay is a Gift from God.”  Officially launched on April 25th with a billboard campaign, the church is trying to spread the word that the LGBT community should … Continue reading


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Local Action Team Training for Lobby Day 2011!

PREPARE TO LOBBY YOUR ELECTED OFFICIAL Have you seen the PBS In the Life episode titled “In the States: Ohio” yet?  In this episode filmed at the end of 2009, Representative Dan Stewart (D – Columbus) talks about why Lobby … Continue reading


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BGSU Rainbow Days – April 18-22, 2011

  It is time for Bowling Green State University’s annual celebration of LGBT life.  Rainbow Week will be celebrated across campus with a wide variety of special events.  You can find the full listing below: Monday, April 18 Coming Out … Continue reading


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Interested in creating a Toledo PFLAG chapter?

Are you interested in a PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Group? If so, please join us for an organizational meeting to discuss the process for forming a PFLAG chapter in Toledo. Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011 … Continue reading


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