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During a time in which it can feel like things are winding down, the Ohio General Assembly speeds up. Get ready for a whirlwind.

The bottom line is that HB 454 would make Ohio a substantially less safe and welcoming place for transgender and gender-nonconforming youth.

This election season is one of the most important in our lifetimes. Please vote all the way down your ballot and leave no race or issue unchecked!

Whether you have been out for what feels like forever, are just beginning to accept yourself or are somewhere in the middle, National Coming Out Day is for you. It is your journey on your time, and it is valid exactly as it is.

While the end of childhood may not be clearly defined, it is clear that it should not be defined by the criminal legal system.

I’ve always been a storyteller. In fact, I knew at about six years old that I would one day be an author and illustrator.

The resolution also continues a pattern of demonizing an already marginalized population — LGBTQ+ youth and particularly transgender and gender nonconforming youth.

As June comes to a close, it is not time for us – including LGBTQ+ allies – to become dormant, waiting for the next Pride Month or earth-shattering legislative tactic to take action. Now is the time to rise up, to show up, and to strive for a more inclusive future.

Pride month is a time of reflection, celebration, and community. As Ohio faces an onslaught of anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation, trans and queer youth deserve space to celebrate who they are.