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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2008Equality Ohio staff walking to hand deliver Our Stories to the legislators StatehouseLeft to Right: Kim Welter, Lynn Bowman and Peter CabornA Picture Paints a Thousand Words: LGBT and Straight Allies Tell Their Stories with PicturesColumbus, OH – Today, gay, transgender and straight Ohioans are reaching out to lawmakers, to show them that equality for lesbian

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Equality Ohio's "Ohio, Progress & Faith" Event Press CoverageBlog coverage:Columbus Dispatch BlogRadio coverage:On the air with WOSUTV coverage:Video Coverage on ONN's websiteArticle on ONN's website

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EQUALITY OHIO PRESENTS “OHIO, PROGRESS & FAITH” FAITH LEADERS, CLERGY GATHER TO STAND UP FOR GAY & TRANSGENDER OHIOANS Bishop Selders with faith leaders after speechFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 13, 2008Contact: Kim WelterProgram ManagerEquality Ohiokim@equalityohio.org419-410-0156Columbus, OH—Equality Ohio and the Human Rights Campaign Religion and Faith Program present Ohio, Progress & Faith

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We recognize and appreciate the need for the pro-equality community to come together and express outrage and anger over the decision of California’s voters. We honor the grassroots drive to create an opportunity through which people can come together and publicly share their emotions about last week’s vote and its impact across the nation. We are certain that through local volunteer actions the

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Join us at Cleveland City Council on Monday, November 17, 7:00pm!Thank you to Councilman Joe Santiago (Ward 14), Councilman Matt Zone (Ward 17) and Councilman Joe Cimperman (Ward 13) for their leadership on these issues!A team of LGBT advocates from the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland, TransFamily, Equality Ohio, Cleveland Stonewall Democrats and the ACLU of Ohio have been working with

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2008Contact:Lynne Bowman, Director, Equality Ohio Campaign Fund614-224.0400 or contactus@eopac.orgWith the support of Ohio’s LGBT and allied communities, Equality Ohio Campaign Fund (EOPAC) celebrated victories Tuesday. With 100% of precincts reporting unofficially, seven of nine candidates endorsed by EOPAC were elected.“Our vision of a pro-equality Ohio is

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What an incredible day to wake up in the Buckeye State!After months of canvassing, phone banking, donating and door knocking, the results are in and we know that for Ohio, it paid off. Senator Obama is our president-elect, and we can be proud that Ohio contributed to his success. With his leadership we look forward to seeing federal legislation enacted that will recognize, protect, and embrace

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Equality Ohio would like to extend its sympathy to Havens Corners Church in Blacklick, Ohio, whose message board was vandalized last Saturday night. We offered our assistance with cleaning their message board. We do not condone this type of behaivor.

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Many religious and/or spiritual gay and transgender people are looking for spiritual homes in Ohio – Havens Corners obviously is not the place for them. The message on Havens Corners’ outdoor sign clearly indicates that gay and transgender people are not welcome there. Equality Ohio is in the middle of a project collecting a list of welcoming and affirming faith communities around the state.

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Equality Ohio recently launched 9 digital stories of pro-equality persons from across the state of Ohio.To check out our other 8 stories visit http://www.youtube.com/user/equalityohio/

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Equality Ohio and Equality Federation StaffAugust 15, 2008Little-known but influential group has Columbus conclaveby Eric ResnickColumbus--One of the least commonly known but most influential organizations of the LGBT movement held its summer meeting in Columbus earlier this month.This was the second time the 11-year-old Equality Federation had its annual conclave in Ohio. Ten years ago, a small

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August 15, 2008Equality Ohio endorses six Statehouse candidatesby Eric ResnickColumbus--Equality Ohio announced its first round of endorsements for Statehouse races after its July board meeting.Five Ohio House candidates and a Senate one got the nod, and more may come.In making the recommendations, the group gave strong consideration to candidates’ support of the Equal Housing and Employment

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 19, 2008Contact: Melanie Falls Board Chair Equality Ohio Education Fund mlnfalls@hotmail.com 440.346.2108Columbus, OH - Change is afoot for Ohio’s only statewide pro-equality organization. During its July 19 meeting, the Equality Ohio Board of Directors welcomed a new board chair while saying a very fond farewell to one of the organization’s

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Gay People's ChronicleMay 23, 2008by Eric ResnickColumbus--The Equal Housing and Employment Non-Discrimination Act was on the minds of Ohio legislators last week as 362 volunteer lobbyists fanned out around Capitol Square.LGBT people and allies from around the state visited 81 legislative offices in the Ohio Statehouse and nearby buildings on May 14, meeting with 40 House and Senate members, both

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May 16, 2008Equality bill is a civil rights and business issue, senators are toldby Eric ResnickColumbus--“Basic protections should not depend on where you live or what company you work for,” Equality Ohio director Lynne Bowman told an Ohio Senate panel Wednesday. “And make no mistake. A decision by this body to not pass this bill would be explicit permission to discriminate.”The bill she was

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I am thrilled to report that Lobby Day for Equality 2008 was another AMAZING DAY! I thought you would appreciate a report on just how successful you were in making the day a success. Whether or not you were able to attend Lobby Day, your strong support makes all of this success possible, and we are deeply grateful for your continued commitment to equality.Over 300 Ohioans met at the Statehouse to

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For Immediate Release: March 11, 2008Contact: Sandy Theis 614-940-0131COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Insisting that Ohio's laws must be updated to reflect Ohioans' values, a trio of state legislators introduced bills to make it illegal to discriminate against a person in employment, housing or public accommodations because of their sexual orientation or gender identity."Ohio is among the most unwelcoming

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The equality movement in Ohio got a boost at the third annual Statewide Leadership Summit on December 8th. LGBT and allied leaders from across Ohio met in Columbus to talk about their goals and challenges, and talk about plans for 2008. Special guest speakers included Dept. of Insurance Dir. Mary Jo Hudson and Attorney General Marc Dann. As reported in the Gay People’s Chronicle, the 86 attendees

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Columbus, OH – Today, straight Ohioans are reaching out to lawmakers, to tell them that equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people is not “just a gay issue.”Three years ago this week Ohio’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage went into effect. To mark the anniversary, Equality Ohio Education Fund delivered a book of stories written by straight Ohioans to the

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This report from the Gay People's Chronicle on Equality Ohio's annual meeting November 10:Another change to the board is the introduction of three new ex officio, or non-voting, seats earmarked for youth ages 18-25. The first of these seats was filled by Jordan Peters, a Dayton native currently attending Ohio State University.

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Today's Columbus Dispatch runs an article about the documentary For the Bible Tells Me So and panel discussion last night:Most of the film is testimony from families who once believed homosexuality went against the church's teaching and how their views changed after they learned their own child was gay. Included are the parents of V. Gene Robinson, an openly gay man from New Hampshire who became

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The Columbus Dispatch published a review of the movie For the Bible Tells Me So, showing at Mershon Auditorium Thursday Nov. 15th at 7:30pm.Director Daniel Karslake doesn't host a vigorous debate. He builds his side of the issues and represents opposing views through media appearances by gay-rights critics such as James Dobson, Jimmy Swaggart and -- here's a voice from the past -- Anita Bryant.It

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FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SODocumentary film presentation at Mershon Auditorium [MAP]NOVEMBER 15, 2007 7:30pm $7/$5 for students*Panel discussion to follow the filmThe divisively contested relationship between divinescripture and homosexuality is at the center of For theBible Tells Me So, a moving examination of how people offaith struggle to reconcile sexual orientation with theword of God as

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Columbus, OH – Today the United States Senate passed the Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Act by a final vote of 60-39. This measure would expand existing law to include hate crimes motivated by sexual orientation, gender identity and disability. Both Senator George Voinovich (R) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D) of Ohio voted yes on the measure. Contact: Bo Shuff,Director of

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See all the photos on Equality Ohio's Flickr page

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