TWO anti-trans bills are up for a vote this week: ❌ Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's bill that would criminalize providers of gender-affirming care ❌ Rep. Dan Crenshaw's bill that would block Medicaid funds from covering transition-related care (1/2)

Need help getting your gender affirming care letter(s)? No bureaucracy free consult &if deemed appropriate by provider, free letter 18+ Only: Clinicians who write transitional gender affirming care WPATH letters are available to make the whole process accessible & free transohio.org/providers-list

Please use the temporary fear you felt by threats being made to your right to marry to support those in your community being actively harmed and threatened with our right to legally exist in public (trans people, immigrants, disabled folks, and so many others).

Important Passport Update The Supreme Court of the United States just granted the Trump Administration’s request to stay the injunction in the Orr case, meaning the State Department can require inaccurate sex information displayed on trans Americans’ passports tinyurl.com/TransPassports

Cuyahoga County Mega Birth Certificate and Name Change Clinic! When: Wednesday November 5th, 10:00am until 3:30pm! Where: Cuyahoga County Probate Court ***Free to all trans people who need assistance with their document fees

HB249: Proposed Age Restriction on Drag Performance and Perceived Transgender Performance Actions and links where to submit testimony both to the committee directly and anonymously will be posted here along with the full text version of this guide: www.transohio.org/calls-to-act...

Information on Voting While Trans in Ohio Find your polling location here: www.ohiosos.gov/elections/vo...

Virtual Town Hall: Attacks on trans+ Ohioans are attacks on trans+ Veterans TONIGHT at 8pm 10/28 Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... With Policy Matters Ohio, TransOhio, and State and National Experts

In Loving Memory Of Miss Major 1946-2025 “If it ain’t right, fucking fix it, whatever it takes.” ....

TransOhio Call for Grounding, Safety, & Coming Together Amidst Rising Hostility and Hate Speech Recent political rhetoric and actions, aimed at undermining our rights & well-being, have understandably created fear, anxiety, stress and uncertainty. Read full PDF: www.transohio.org/trans-civil-...

SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT! The 16th Annual TransOhio Trans & Ally Symposium: Community Care SEPT 5 - 7, 2025 Toledo, OH The largest gathering of trans folks in the Midwest, a three day conference with over 200 participants, 40+ workshops, community, entertainment, food, & continuing ed credits

Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio Name Change Clinic Friday July 25th 10M to 5PM

New Passport Guide! U.S. PASSPORT NAME & GENDER MARKER CHANGE GUIDE FOR ADULTS & MINORS Read the PDF Now: tinyurl.com/TransPassports

Last night, DeWine signed the budget, his vetoes did not include the binary sex definition There are potentially far-reaching consequences, without clear details on which state services will be affected or how We are advising people to consider contingency preparations for IDs and state services

Trans Passport Webinar Wed, July 23rd, 6PM, Zoom: tinyurl.com/TransPassports2025 Trans, nonbinary, intersex people, & their parents, are welcome Free virtual information session on how to apply for a U.S. Passport in light of recent legal and procedural changes No pre-registration required!

SCOTUS Upholds Trans Care Ban, Dangerous & Cruel Setback for LGBTQ+ Youth “This ruling gives a green light to discriminatory laws that deny care, sow fear, and force families to make heartbreaking choices,” said Dara Adkison, Executive Director of TransOhio. 7 PM Tomorrow: discord.gg/transohio

BREAKING (GOOD) NEWS Trans, nonbinary, and intersex citizens can now change their gender on U.S. passports (including X)! A federal judge has expanded the injunction blocking the ban on gender marker changes on passports to include EVERYONE. We recommend folks do this ASAP!

CHARITY LIVESTREAM: Now live embarking on Expedition 33 to support @transohio.bsky.social! Support trans people and make my speedrun harder! 🦎 www.twitch.tv/freeshavt 🧙

VETO the NEW sex definition! There is a new binary sex definition in the proposed Ohio budget bill, and it will have extensive expenses and consequences if passed, without clear details on which state services will be affected or how.

New language in the state budget bill has added one of the most restrictive anti trans ID bills in the country. It would: - Require “biological sex” on driver’s licenses and state IDs - Put updated birth certificates out of compliance with federal Real ID law *Further Clarification Below

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! TransOhio celebrates Pride all year, all over Ohio! This June, you can find TransOhio at more than 20 events across the state! Don’t see your local pride on our calendar, but want to share our resources there ? Download our flyer to share here: bit.ly/transflyer

Free Virtual Expungement Clinic 🛑 THIS Saturday May 31st, from 12–5 PM ✅ For misdemeanors + some low-level felonies 📅 This clinic is registration-only. After completing an intake form, you’ll be connected with an attorney for a free one-on-one Zoom appointment. bit.ly/MayClinic

Final BUDGET HEARINGS! ALL in-person testimony must be uploaded to the committee website by this Friday 5/23 at 5:00 pm ohiosenate.gov/committees/finance/meetings Ohio Senate Finance Committee is holding 4 public budget hearings: 5/27 at 9:00 AM 5/28 at 9:00 AM 5/29 at 9:00 AM 5/30 at 1:30 PM

MEDICAID IN DANGER! If HR1 passes Congress, it will CUT ALL Medicaid funds for medical trans healthcare (for ALL ages), and it may limit coverage by ACA marketplace plans, in addition to other healthcare cuts and harms! CALL THE SENATE! bit.ly/trans_action

CALL FOR SPONSORS AND PROPOSALS Details Here: SPONSORS: bit.ly/symposiumspo... PROPOSALS: bit.ly/symposiumpro... 🏳️‍⚧️ The 16th Annual TransOhio Trans & Ally Symposium: Community Care 🏳️‍⚧️ SEPT 5 - 7, 2025 Hosted by Owens Community College Toledo, OH www.transohio.org/annual-sympo...

*Updated Wednesday 5/14 will be a big day for public testimony against portions of the proposed budget: HB96 Four committees have opportunity for public comment: Times, details and links to submit your written, in person or combined testimony can be found here: www.transohio.org/calls-to-act...

Many state budget hearings are this week w/ invitation only testimony, public input denied! Two are open w/ public comment: Senate Medicaid on 5/6 9am Testimony due TOMORROW 5/5 9am bit.ly/senatemedica... Senate Government Oversight on 5/7 230pm Testimony due 230pm 5/6 bit.ly/senategovove...

This is seriously amazing beyond words and will make an impact in the lives of so many trans people in Ohio. Appreciate, gratitude and respect 💚🏳️‍⚧️✊

There's less than 12 hours left to get over 450 games, supplements, and more for only $5! Once it's over, it's over until 2026. We've raised over $85k for @kycohio.bsky.social and @transohio.bsky.social and we want to finish this year's bundle with a bang! bit.ly/transrightsbundle25

Over 150 trans people were able to update gender markers and legal names yesterday! 🏳️‍⚧️ "This is who we are, this is what community looks like, this is TransOhio" And if you weren't able to make it yesterday please sign up for TransOhio's virtual monthly legal clinic: www.transohio.org/legalclinic

TODAY! Excited to help folks with their name changes and birth certificate corrections! See you all starting at noon!

If you don't live in North West Ohio or are unable to attend our Toledo Clinic we hold a monthly virtual legal clinic accessible to anyone in the state. You can register for it here: www.transohio.org/legalclinic

TOLEDO, OHIO Birth Certificate & Name Change Clinic Wednesday, April 30th 12 PM to 7:30 PM Residents of Lucas & surrounding counties can receive help with name changes and birth certificate corrections, if available. Financial assistance will be available for those who qualify.

We're so extremely excited about this fundraiser and so appreciative of all the amazing creators, writers, artists and all around fabulous humans who have come together to make this happen. ☺️🏳️‍⚧️

CALL THE GOVERNOR! TELL HIM TO VETO SB 1! SAVE HIGHER ED! Governor DeWine: 📱 Call: (614) 644-4357 & (614) 466-3555 📠 Fax (614) 466-9354 Encourage those around him to press for veto: bit.ly/dewinecontacts

Saturday at 3PM ET, come to Cafe Bourbon Street in Columbus, OH with $10 for Sanctuary Live, a live show organized by @crystaleternal.bsky.social with @nostalgialounge.bsky.social, with all donations benefiting @transohio.bsky.social! Gay Luigi will be mixing forty minutes of #breakcore? Who!?

“Today is a great day for trans youth, justice, & the people of Ohio. It is proof of a system under attack but not destroyed by ignorant hatred. We don't know what the future holds, but today it is once again legal in Ohio to receive most gender-affirming care at any age... - Dara, ED, TransOhio

TransOhio’s Emergency Fund has given out over $70K in funds in the last 14 months! Mutual aid made possible by community fundraising through concerts, bake sales, art, t-shirts, readathons, drag shows, contests, weight lifting, cycling, creativity, and so much more www.transohio.org/emergency-fund

Free End of Life Planning Program Tomorrow! - Short presentations & individual support from a variety of professionals on medical decision-making, advance care planning and end of life issues Speakers will include: •A Death Doula •Clinical Ethicist •Estate Planning Attorney - Therapist available

Zine Submission Crafting Event! TODAY in Columbus 2-5pm at the Hilltop Library Art supplies and community provided Keep what you create 🏳️‍⚧️💚🏳️‍⚧️

Save the date! The 16th Annual TransOhio Trans & Ally Symposium: Community Care SEPT 5 - 7, 2025 Hosted by Owens Community College Toledo, OH CALL FOR SPONSORS AND PROPOSALS Details Here: SPONSORS: bit.ly/symposiumspo... PROPOSALS: bit.ly/symposiumpro... Hope to see you there!

SB104: Bathroom Ban What do you need to do? - You don’t know if your school has trans students. - You don’t see if trans students use the bathroom. - You don’t need to report or tattle on trans students. See nothing, Say nothing. THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN ALLY.

@nostalgialounge.bsky.social: Sanctuary Live 2025 Two days of electronic music for a great cause! All proceeds support @transohio.bsky.social's emergency fund. 📍 March 29 (IRL): Café Bourbon St., Columbus, OH 💻 March 30 (URL): Twitch.tv/nostalgialounge Don’t miss it!

Gender Affirming Care Letters Clinic (THIS SATURDAY!) February 8th, 12pm-5pm Come get your letters for: -HRT -Top surgery -Bottom surgery -Hysto -FFS -Contour -Birth Certificates -FMS -Orchi Need to get your birth certificate updated in Cuyahoga? Come get your provider form signed! All Free!

Following the news is exhausting, and the exhaustion is part of the intended harm to our community. We have started the Trans civil rights tracker below so that folks can quickly see at a glance the scope of legal barriers to their day to day lives in Ohio: 🏳️‍⚧️ www.transohio.org/trans-civil-... 🏳️‍⚧️

Executive Orders have no power on their own. Trans people have always been and will always be here

On Saturday, February 8th, TransOhio is having a gender affirming care Letters Clinic. Clinicians who write gender affirming care WPATH letters will be on hand to make the process both accessible & free. Would you like to be one of those clinicians? Please sign up here: forms.gle/c62pYGD83uBy...

THANK YOU to our amazing partners, allies, & volunteers, who helped this past week—together, we helped over 120 trans Ohioans with legal name changes, birth certificate corrections, & passports! That’s over 350 people helped through TransOhio-supported clinics just this year (& it’s still January)!

TransOhio 2024 Recap!

Over 200 trans people were able to update gender markers and legal names today! "This is who we are, this is what community looks like, this is TransOhio"