What we're watching:

Anti-LGBTQIA+ Resolution

On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, the State Board of Education voted to adopt the resolution opposing the proposed regulatory changes to Title IX released by the U.S. Department of Education on June 23, 2022.

What Comes Next?

Gender Affirming Care Saves Lives

Ohio House Bill 68 would ban gender-affirming care for ​transgender youth, prevent healthcare providers from helping patients receive gender affirming care in other states, prohibit the banning of "watchful waiting" practices and more.

H.B. 68 is currently in the Ohio House Public Health Policy Committee. It has not received a hearing. Contact members of the committee and tell them to vote NO on this harmful legislation.

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Trans Youth Sports Ban

Ohio House Bill 6​ is discriminatory legislation that would prevent transgender women and girls from competing in school sports at the high school and collegiate levels.

H.B. 6 is currently in the Ohio House Higher Education Committee. It's scheduled for its second hearing for proponent testimony on Wednesday, March 29. Contact members of the committee and tell them to vote NO on this harmful legislation.

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Listen to Speaking Queerly​

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KYC has a podcst!

​​Join Mallory Golski (she/her), Isiah Harris (he/they), Daria Johansen (she/her) and Lane Shirrell (they/them) as they explore topics related to the LGBTQIA+ community, including current events, legislation, pop culture and intersectionality. 

Have a question you want answered or a topic you’d like discussed on Speaking Queerly? Email mallory@kycohio.org.

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The Queer Advocacy Coalition (QAC) is a partnership between Kaleidoscope Youth Center and Equality Ohio that seeks to mobilize LGBTQ+ Ohioans and their allies to advocate for legal and lived equality in Ohio and fight against the harmful marginalization of LGBTQIA+ people.

All LGBTQIA+ Ohioans and allies are encouraged to join to learn more about current LGBTQIA+ related legislation and policy priorities, hear from guest speakers and cultivate loving and authentic advocacy and community outreach.

QAC's next meeting is Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 7 p.m.​ Email mallory@kycohio.org to learn more and to register.
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