Today we join in relief with citizens and their families whose constitutional rights have been reaffirmed. Today we grieve with transgender youth and their loved ones who are carrying uncertainty and disappointment. And tomorrow, we continue the work. Ohio Equal Rights remains committed to building an Ohio where equality is not dependent upon shifting political winds or changing judicial philosophies, but is guaranteed by our Constitution itself.

Ohio Equal Rights condemns today's U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for hundreds of thousands of people from Haiti and Syria who have built their lives, families, and communities in the United States.

HB 249 restricts drag performances to adult-only venues, making it a crime to dress differently from your sex assigned at birth in any space where minors may be present.

The Ohio Ballot Board split OER’s proposed amendment into two separate amendments. COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 11, 2025 // Ohio Equal Rights is disappointed with the Ohio Ballot Board’s decision Wednesday to split our amendment into two, separate amendments. “It is a blatant attempt by the state to pit Ohioans against each other and create unnecessary hurdles for this amendment,” said Lis Regula, Executive Co-Chair of Ohio Equal Rights. The Ohio Ballot Board voted along party line

COLUMBUS, OHIO, November 20, 2024 — Ohio Equal Rights (OER), a statewide initiative dedicated to advancing equality and fairness, has launched its campaign to secure comprehensive legal protections for all Ohioans via a citizen-led ballot initiative. Through advocacy, grassroots organizing, and community partnerships, OER seeks to ensure that every individual in Ohio is safeguarded from discrimination, regardless of their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran st

Ohio has long been known as a state that values equality and justice for all its residents. In recent years, there has been a growing movement to promote inclusivity and eliminate discrimination in all its forms. One of the key initiatives at the forefront of this movement is the push to enshrine an Equal Rights Amendment in the state Constitution of Ohio. This initiative, led by a group of dedicated volunteers, aims to address discrimination based on a variety of factors, in

In recent times, Ohio has been making significant strides towards promoting equality and eliminating discrimination in various forms. One particular initiative that has been gaining momentum is the effort to repeal the anti-gay marriage law in Ohio's constitution. The volunteers behind OhioEqualRights.com are dedicated to enshrining an Equal Rights Amendment in the state Constitution of Ohio. This group of passionate individuals are working tirelessly to ensure that discrimin

In today’s society, the quest for equality and inclusion is a continuous journey. With the evolving landscape of rights and freedoms, it becomes imperative to ensure that every individual is treated with dignity and respect. This is where the initiative of enshrining an Equal Rights Amendment in the state Constitution of Ohio comes into play. The voices of the marginalized and underrepresented are calling for action, and a group of passionate volunteers has taken up the mantl