On November 13th nearly 100 faith leaders from around Ohio representing most mainline denominations gathered in Columbus to voice their support for equality of opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens of Ohio. Bishop John Selders, of the Human Rights Campaign's Religion and Faith Roundtable, was the keynote speaker. Click here to watch the speech. This event was co-sponsored by Equality Ohio and the Human Rights Campaign Religion and Faith Program. Ohio, Progress and Faith is the first time the pro-equality faith community has come together for genuine, proactive conversations with each other and the elected leaders of the state. It is a unique event where a diverse cross-section of Ohio faith leaders joined together to ask for positive change.

On election day Equality Ohio Education Fund staff, board and volunteers traveled to Zanesville, Ohio to talk with voters outside the polls. The discussions with voters were all focused on gathering support for the Equal Housing and Employment Act currently before the legislature. We had a great time and received lots of support from the voters in Zanesville! For upates on EHEA visit DoWhatsRightOhio.com

Equality Ohio is proud to launch the Equality Ohio C.A.U.S.E. Project (our new College And University Students 4 Equality program). We are currently looking for college and university student ‘volunteer teams’ to register to participate in the C.A.U.S.E. Project. Check out the Equality Ohio C.A.U.S.E. Project Overview here and download the team registration form here