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LGBT Legal Group Sues to Strip Religious Universities of Civil Rights Protections

April 28, 2021April 27, 2021 Ohio Star Staff

A group of Christian college students is suing the U.S. Department of Education, alleging that Title IX’s religious exemption allows federally-funded religious colleges and universities to discriminate against LGBTQ students.

The Religious Exemption Accountability Project filed the lawsuit in an Oregon federal court on March 29. The suit aims to prohibit any students from using federal tuition grants, student loans, and any other federal financial aid at post-secondary schools that uphold biblical beliefs on gender and sexuality.

“REAP’s lawsuit asserts the constitutional and basic human rights of LGBTQ+ students, seeking to end the sexual, physical and psychological abuses perpetrated under the religious exemption to Title IX at thousands of federally-funded schools, colleges and universities across America,” according to the organization’s website.

Ohio School Reverses Instruction Asking Students to Lobby City Council in Support of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Protection Ordinance

February 21, 2021February 20, 2021 Jordyn Pair

An Ohio school has walked back an order requiring teachers to read a script and play a video for students encouraging them to lobby their city council in support of a Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity ordinance.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit of Ohio Professor Who Refuses to Use Transgender Pronouns

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit last week filed against Shawnee State University by a professor who claims he was retaliated against for refusing to address a transgender student by the student’s preferred pronouns.

Grocery Giant Kroger Continues Far Left March with New ‘Gender Fluid’ Customer Survey Option

November 8, 2019November 8, 2019 Beth Lear

A central Ohio Kroger shopper was shocked to read one of the questions on the online survey the company offers at the bottom of their receipts. The Ohio-based grocer has expanded the list of gender options from two, male and female, to four, including “gender fluid/non-binary” and “prefer not to answer.” It is not the first time Kroger has embraced far-left progressive sexuality.

Kettering City Schools Hosts ‘Coming Out Day’ Festivities at Van Buren Middle School, Parents Not Informed

October 18, 2019October 17, 2019 Beth Lear

Last week Kettering City Schools’ Van Buren Middle School hosted an assembly for their young students, ages eleven to fourteen. It was for ‘Coming Out Day,’ one of several LGBT events that schools around the country are scheduling throughout the school year. One Van Buren parent vented her frustrations to The Ohio Star.

Conservatives Worried About ‘Ohio Fairness Act,’ ‘Single Greatest Threat to Religious Freedom’

October 17, 2019October 16, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

Two Ohio representatives introduced a bill Wednesday that would bar discrimination against LGBT Ohioans in employment, housing, and public accommodations.

Leftists Accuse Ohio Professor of Harassment for Refusing to Use Transgender Pronouns

September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

A federal magistrate judge recently recommended to a district court that it dismiss a professor’s lawsuit against Shawnee State University, which forced the professor to use transgender pronouns against his beliefs.

Ohio Value Voters and Mission America Update Westerville Tea Party Group on Legislation to Stop the Sexualization of Children

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 Beth Lear

John and Diane Stover from Ohio Value Voters and Linda Harvey from Mission America visited the Westerville Tea Party on Tuesday to speak to activists about the continued attempts to sexualize our children and what their organizations are doing to stop it.

City of Westerville Gathers ‘Public Input’ for More Pro-LGBT Ordinances

September 2, 2019September 1, 2019 Beth Lear

The City of Westerville held a “public roundtable” Thursday to get input on their non-discrimination policies which are expected to be proposed later this month. The invitation said the roundtable was to “talk about how we can help #Westerville remain a welcoming, safe community for all citizens.”

Supporters of Medina’s New LGBT Ordinance Claim Victory; Opponents Continue to Push for Referendum

August 22, 2019August 21, 2019 Beth Lear

The Medina County Board of Elections rejected Monday the referendum petitions submitted by the Concerned Citizens of Medina, a group seeking to have an LGBT ordinance voted on by the people.

Delaware County Library ‘Safe Space’ for LGBT-Identified Children Part of Broader Agenda Targeting Small-Town America

August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 Beth Lear

The Delaware County District Library’s Delaware City Branch is advertising a “safe space” for LGBT children. The poster on the door of the “safe space” room has a picture of Jazz Jennings — the boy whose transition has been televised on TLC (The Learning Channel).

No Protesters at Drag 101 Event Despite Library’s Claim it Received ‘Threats’

June 7, 2019June 6, 2019 Beth Lear

Dozens of supporters stood outside Secret Identity Comics in Delaware, Ohio Wednesday to welcome the controversial “Drag 101″ class, which was canceled by the Delaware County Library. Originally scheduled for Wednesday, June 5 at the Delaware County Library’s Orange Branch, the class was moved to Secret Identity Comics and funded…

Ohio Library Plans ‘Drag 101’ Program for Teenagers Featuring Former Miss Gay Ohio America

May 24, 2019May 23, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

An Ohio library plans to host a “drag 101” program for teenagers to explore the “art of drag” and meet with former Miss Gay Ohio America Selena T. West. “Curious about the art of drag and no idea where to start? Come learn the basics with former Miss Gay…

Three Ohio Democrats Vote in Favor of Bill Legalizing ‘Religious Discrimination’

May 18, 2019May 18, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

Three members of Ohio’s congressional delegation voted in favor of the Equality Act, an expansive bill focused on civil rights for LGBT people. The mainstream media described the legislation, a top priority of House Democrats, as one that will prohibit discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender…

New Jersey Parents to Rally Against LGBT Education Law

April 27, 2019April 27, 2019 Ohio Star Staff

by Rachel del Guidice A rally this weekend will give New Jersey parents an opportunity to oppose a new state law requiring public schools to teach children about the “political, economic, and social contributions” of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. The new law also requires schools to stress…

Ohio State Rep Introduces Bill in Response to 9-Year-Old’s Drag Performance

April 23, 2019April 22, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

State Rep. Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) has introduced a bill that he says would close a “loophole in child exploitation laws” after a 9-year-old boy performed in drag at a bar just outside of Columbus. Jacob Measley, who performs under the name “Miss Mae Hem,” sparked outrage online in December after…

Commentary: The Politicizing of Pediatrics Undermine Trust in Medical Authority

March 29, 2019March 29, 2019 Ohio Star Staff

by Leonard Sax What should you do if your five-year-old son tells you that he is a girl? The proportion of children and young adults who say that they are transgender is rising at an extraordinary rate, not only in the United States but in other countries as well. In 2009–2010,…

Tennis Legend Martina Navratilova Removed from LGBT Charity for Saying Transgender Men Shouldn’t Play Women’s Sports

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 Ohio Star Staff

by Tony Perkins Martina Navratilova is an 18-time Grand Slam tennis champion, but now, she’s creating a racket over something else – transgenderism. Turns out, refusing to stick to the LGBT talking points can land you in a lot of hot water with the left, even if you’re someone…

DOJ Says University of Iowa Violated First Amendment By De-Registering a Christian Group

December 23, 2018December 23, 2018 Ohio Star Staff

by Neetu Chandak The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday the University of Iowa violated First Amendment rights after deregistering a student Christian group. Business Leaders in Christ (BLinC) stopped receiving recognition from the public university in November 2017 due to the organization’s statement of faith, which the university…

Virginia Teacher Fired for Refusing to Use Transgender Student’s Preferred Pronouns

December 9, 2018December 8, 2018 Anthony Gockowski

A Virginia high school teacher was fired Thursday for “insubordination” after he refused to use male pronouns when referring to one of his biologically female students. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that French teacher Peter Vlaming was terminated from his position Thursday night after the West Point School Board voted 5-0…

Opposing Bills on LGBT Issues Could Intensify Ohio’s Lame-Duck Session

November 25, 2018November 24, 2018 Anthony Gockowski

Two Ohio bills expected for consideration during the lame-duck session could set the stage for a tense battle over religious freedom in the state. Republicans introduced in June, and later passed through the House, their “Pastor Protection Act,” which would protect religious leaders from lawsuits from members of the LGBT…

As Mayor of Nashville, Karl Dean Made LGBT a Specially Protected Class Under Metro Law

August 8, 2018August 7, 2018 Chris Alto

In 2009, when Karl Dean was Nashville’s mayor he signed into law an ordinance making “sexual orientations” and “gender identity” protected classes in Nashville’s non-discrimination employment policy. Two years later, Dean tried to require vendors wanting to do business with the Metro government to include the same LBGT protections in…

Why the LGBT Alliance Could Be on the Brink of Schism

July 30, 2018July 29, 2018 Admin

by Spencer McCloy and Monica Burke Events at the July 7 Pride in London parade revealed deepening fractures that could lead to a schism in the LGBT community. A group of eight lesbians interrupted the parade to protest the inclusion of transgender individuals in the LGBT community. One protester shouted, “A man who…