/tags/ohio-fairness-act Ohio Fairness Act en-US Copyright Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:24:11 GMT /government-politics/2023-06-28/bill-ban-discrimination-against-lgbtq-ohioans-employment-housing-again This is the 11th time the Fairness Act has been introduced in the Ohio Legislature. Even with bipartisan support, it faces an uphill challenge. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:24:11 GMT /government-politics/2023-06-28/bill-ban-discrimination-against-lgbtq-ohioans-employment-housing-again Jo Ingles /government-politics/2021-06-10/democrats-say-discrimination-of-lgbtqia-ohioans-exists-every-day Democrats in Ohio continue to push for passage of a bill designed to provide equity for LGBTQ plus Ohioans when it comes to housing and employment. And… Thu, 10 Jun 2021 21:37:16 GMT /government-politics/2021-06-10/democrats-say-discrimination-of-lgbtqia-ohioans-exists-every-day Jo Ingles /government-politics/2021-04-22/house-leaders-say-they-have-questions-about-bill-to-promote-equality-in-ohio A bill that’s been introduced in the Ohio Legislature for the better part of two decades now would add sexual orientation to the state’s civil rights… Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:03:46 GMT /government-politics/2021-04-22/house-leaders-say-they-have-questions-about-bill-to-promote-equality-in-ohio Jo Ingles /government-politics/2020-12-28/2020-year-in-review-pandemic-leadership-shake-up-leaves-bills-on-cutting-room-floor The Ohio General Assembly has wrapped up one of the most tumultuous years in state history, with a pandemic, economic downturn, and bribery scandal all… Mon, 28 Dec 2020 16:07:36 GMT /government-politics/2020-12-28/2020-year-in-review-pandemic-leadership-shake-up-leaves-bills-on-cutting-room-floor Andy Chow /government-politics/2020-06-15/u-s-supreme-court-recognizes-protections-for-lgbtq-under-civil-rights-act The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled in favor of anti-discrimination protections for LGTBQ people in the workplace. Advocates in Ohio are… Mon, 15 Jun 2020 19:25:39 GMT /government-politics/2020-06-15/u-s-supreme-court-recognizes-protections-for-lgbtq-under-civil-rights-act Andy Chow /government-politics/2019-10-16/fairness-act-gets-republican-supporter-in-ohio-house Lawmakers have introduced a bill in the Ohio House that would expand rights for LGBTQ people by protecting access to housing, employment, and public… Wed, 16 Oct 2019 20:12:08 GMT /government-politics/2019-10-16/fairness-act-gets-republican-supporter-in-ohio-house Andy Chow /government-politics/2019-05-22/lgbtq-ohioans-use-senate-hearing-to-share-stories-of-discrimination Several people identifying as LGBT went before a Senate committee to tell their stories of discrimination. They want lawmakers to approve a bill that… Wed, 22 May 2019 23:13:39 GMT /government-politics/2019-05-22/lgbtq-ohioans-use-senate-hearing-to-share-stories-of-discrimination Andy Chow /government-politics/2019-04-03/catholic-school-sues-ohio-city-over-lgbtq-protections The Lyceum, a Catholic college preparatory school, is suing the city of South Euclid for its anti-discrimination laws protecting LGBTQ people. The… Wed, 03 Apr 2019 21:58:11 GMT /government-politics/2019-04-03/catholic-school-sues-ohio-city-over-lgbtq-protections Andy Chow /lgbt-issues/2019-03-14/lawmakers-call-for-lgbtq-protections-in-ohios-anti-discrimination-policy A group of Ohio legislators are trying to add sexual orientation and gender identity or expression into the state’s anti-discrimination law. The bill… Thu, 14 Mar 2019 20:02:19 GMT /lgbt-issues/2019-03-14/lawmakers-call-for-lgbtq-protections-in-ohios-anti-discrimination-policy Andy Chow