A decades-old rule that requires candidates to list previous names on election paperwork has become an obstacle for all four transgender people seeking state office in Ohio.
Tag: DeWine, Mike
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A Midwestern Republican Stands Up for Trans Rights
Ohio’s governor reminds Republicans that they’re supposed to support parents’ rights, even if their children are trans.
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Ohio Governor Blocks Bill Banning Transition Care for Minors
Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of the bill, which also prohibited transgender girls and women from sports teams that correspond with their gender identity, is a rare move by a Republican governor.
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Ohio Lawsuit Punches Back in Battle Over How to Teach Reading
A nonprofit group is trying to stop a new state law requiring “the science of reading,” underscoring how money and ideology influence the national debate.
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Ohio Election: What to Know About the Vote on Amending the State Constitution
The vote could play a big role in the future of abortion rights in Ohio. But it also raises questions about the power of ordinary citizens over elected politicians.