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TWO-HOURS OF YOUR TIME CAN CREATE A NATIONWIDE CHANGE: PHONEBANK WITH EQUALITY OHIO & TRANSOHIO TO SUPPORT ENDA!


It's 2010, and in most of the country, it is legal to be fired for being Transgender, Lesbian, Bisexual or Gay!

Protect ALL LGBT workers and their families by helping to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), a federal bill that will ban job discrimination nationwide on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We have the votes in Congress, we have a president who will sign the bill… now we need to keep the momentum going strong!

These basic protections are long overdue. Join us to set the standard for fairness and equality in 2010 by working to mobilize supporters for this historic legislation.

What: Friendly phone calls to LGBT supporters in Ohio

When: Over the next two weeks Upcoming phone banks:
Sunday, March 14 (2pm-5pm)
Wednesday, March 17 (6pm-8pm)
Thursday, March 18 (6pm-8pm)
Tuesday, March 23 (6pm-8pm)
Wednesday, March 24 (6pm-8pm)

Where: Equality Ohio, 50 W. Broad St., Suite 1970, Columbus, OH 43215

Why: To move ENDA through Congress to a vote!

How: We'll provide scripts and training!

Questions? Contact Kim Welter at kim@equalityohio.org for more information! Full Story. [3/10/10]

COLUMBUS PRIDE 2010 PREVIEW
Stonewall Columbus Pride 2010 is coming! > Full Story. [3/10/10]

NEW CLEVELAND GAY PROFESSIONALS GROUP
Welcome to the Cleveland Gay Professionals Group, a place for Lesbian, Gay, Bi, and Transgendered professionals in the Greater Cleveland area to meet for social events. Our purpose is to provide opportunities for gay professionals to meet, socialize and develop friendships with other professionals. > Full Story. [3/9/10]

STATE REP AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SPEAK ON HB 176
STATE REP DAN STEWART, EQUALITY OHIO'S SUE DOERFER TO SPEAK
Bill Sponsor and Executive Director to Stress Importance of HB 176 to Fight Discrimination Against Gays > Full Story. [3/5/10]

14TH ANNUAL KINGS ISLAND PRIDE NIGHT FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
One of the Pride season's most popular fundraisers is Pride Night at Kings Island of Mason, Ohio. > Full Story. [2/24/10]

OUT@WEX MARCH 4 - 6
Friends of the region's thriving GLBT community are invited to join us for Out @ Wex. The weekend-long cinematic celebration features special events including a visit from filmmaker Su Friedrich, our annual Out @ Wex Party, and the world premiere of Reid Farrington's multimedia play Gin and "It." > Full Story. [2/18/10]

LAMBDA LEGAL FILES BRIEF IN DEFENSE OF CLEVELAND DOMESTIC PARTNER REGISTRY
"To suggest to same-sex couples and their families that a domestic partnership registry somehow resembles marriage is preposterous." > Full Story. [2/17/10]

PARTICIPANTS WANTED FOR AN HIV RESEARCH PROJECT AT OSU
Participants are wanted for an HIV Research Project at The Ohio State University. This study is designed to help gay and bisexual men improve their HIV+ disclosure skills and reduce their sexual risk behaviors. > Full Story. [1/21/10]

TRANSOHIO WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TransOhio, which formed in 2005, is pleased to announce that Ohio residents Jacob Nash, Sarah Wagner and Melissa M. Alexander have been appointed to the TransOhio Board of Directors. "We're thrilled that Jacob, Sarah and Melissa have joined TransOhio's Board of Directors. They each bring experience, expertise and perspective that are invaluable to the continued growth and success of TransOhio," says Shane Morgan, Founder of TransOhio. "As we continue to grow and build our programs and services, it's vital that we build our presence in other Ohio cities. Jacob is based in Cleveland, Sarah is in Chillicothe and Melissa is in Columbus. Transgender people live all throughout our state, and it's difficult for some to travel to Columbus. Part of our responsibility to our community is to make our programs and services accessible to all of the Ohio transgender community." > Full Story. [1/14/10]

CALLING ALL HOCKEY FANS!
Stonewall Columbus is pleased to announce a special night of hockey on Saturday March 13th, 2010 when the Columbus Blue Jackets play the St. Louis Blues at 7:00 pm in Nationwide Arena. The cost is $30 and includes a game ticket in the AAA Sky Terrace with $5 from the proceeds benefitting Stonewall Columbus! There are also more details to come with raffles and other goodies for the night. > Full Story. [1/5/10]


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