transgender /tags/transgender transgender en-US Copyright Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:58:32 GMT Council plans to spend $500k over 2 years to support trans and nonbinary youth /politics/2024-11-18/council-plans-support-trans-nonbinary-youth A Cincinnati City Council committee voted Monday to allocate funding to support mental and physical health for transgender and nonbinary youth. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:58:32 GMT /politics/2024-11-18/council-plans-support-trans-nonbinary-youth Becca Costello Ohio's controversial HB 68 is set to take effect in less than 30 days. But will it? /show/cincinnati-edition/2024-04-02/ohio-ban-gender-affirming-care-april There are challenges in enforcing the new law. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:00:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2024-04-02/ohio-ban-gender-affirming-care-april DeWine signs executive order banning gender transition surgery for minors /politics/2024-01-05/dewine-signs-executive-order-banning-gender-transition-surgery-minors The move comes days before Ohio lawmakers plan to return from holiday hiatus. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:11:45 GMT /politics/2024-01-05/dewine-signs-executive-order-banning-gender-transition-surgery-minors WCPO DeWine wants rules for treatment for trans kids in Ohio. Lawmakers may override his veto instead /2024-01-02/dewine-wants-rules-for-treatment-for-trans-kids-in-ohio-lawmakers-may-override-his-veto-instead Both House Speaker Jason Stephens and Senate President Matt Huffman immediately noted after DeWine's veto the bill passed both chambers with veto-proof majorities. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 03:31:04 GMT /2024-01-02/dewine-wants-rules-for-treatment-for-trans-kids-in-ohio-lawmakers-may-override-his-veto-instead Jo Ingles Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes bill banning transgender health care /politics/2023-12-29/ohio-mike-dewine-vetoes-ban-transgender-health-care Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed House Bill 68, which would ban transgender care for Ohio teens. He says it should be the parents' decision, not the state. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 16:01:22 GMT /politics/2023-12-29/ohio-mike-dewine-vetoes-ban-transgender-health-care Howard Wilkinson Covington Schools adopt state mandates on gender identity and sexual orientation /education/2023-07-31/covington-schools-adopt-state-mandates-on-gender-identity-and-sexual-orientation One mandate bars school faculty from discussing LGBTQ+ issues with students. The other prevents trans students from using school restrooms, locker rooms, or showers that align with their sexual identity. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 01:51:46 GMT /education/2023-07-31/covington-schools-adopt-state-mandates-on-gender-identity-and-sexual-orientation Zack Carreon Lakota school board member wants to ban trans girls from athletics and the girl's bathroom /education/2023-04-18/lakota-school-board-member-wants-to-ban-trans-girls-from-athletics-and-the-girls-bathroom Despite the strong response from Lakota parents, Boddy was determined to have the board discuss and vote on the motion at Monday's meeting but instead, board president Lynda O'Connor proposed an amendment tabling the motion. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:45:26 GMT /education/2023-04-18/lakota-school-board-member-wants-to-ban-trans-girls-from-athletics-and-the-girls-bathroom Zack Carreon Local leaders mark Transgender Day of Visibility and condemn bills at the Ohio Statehouse /politics/2023-03-31/local-leaders-mark-transgender-day-of-visibility-and-condemn-bills-at-the-ohio-statehouse Cincinnati officials are denouncing proposed state laws that they say violate the human rights of transgender Ohioans. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:57:37 GMT /politics/2023-03-31/local-leaders-mark-transgender-day-of-visibility-and-condemn-bills-at-the-ohio-statehouse Becca Costello 8 years after Leelah Alcorn's death, group founder is 'hopeful' despite anti-trans legislation /local-news/2022-12-28/eight-anniversary-leelah-alcorn-death Leelah Alcorn Memorial Highway founder Chris Fortin says with as much talk about anti-trans laws as there is today, it seems the public is still just as confused about transgender issues as they were eight years ago. Wed, 28 Dec 2022 21:17:58 GMT /local-news/2022-12-28/eight-anniversary-leelah-alcorn-death Bill Rinehart Access to quality health care can be a struggle for LGBTQ+ patients. A new fund at UC aims to help /show/cincinnati-edition/2022-12-08/uc-health-care-fellowship-lgbtq-patients A new fellowship at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Medicine aims to help future doctors become experts in transgender and LGBTQ+ medicine. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:01:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2022-12-08/uc-health-care-fellowship-lgbtq-patients