FreedomOhio applauded the announcement that, early next year, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider a case from Ohio in which the Court could require the state to recognize legal same-gender marriages performed in other states.

“This is big news,” said FreedomOhio co-founder and Executive Director Ian James.  “FreedomOhio is excited that the Court will consider offering Ohioans the same legal protections that all couples and their families deserve.  We will continue to energize and encourage Ohioans in pursuit of this goal, and we hope that 2015 will be a monumental year for equality.”

This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court denied review of five pending same-gender marriage cases. In effect, the Court allowed marriage equality to proceed in these states, while refusing to address the constitutionality of marriage bans in other states.

In response, FreedomOhio Executive Director and co-founder Ian James said the following:

“The Supreme Court’s actions today mean that all Americans in 30 states now...Read More

Today, FreedomOhio marked the beginning of oral arguments in marriage equality cases in the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The cases will be heard in Cincinnati, where FreedomOhio hosted a large gathering of LGBT and social justice groups, political candidates and supporters.

“Today’s gathering shows the increasing support for marriage equality in Ohio,” said FreedomOhio Executive Director and co-founder Ian James. “With speakers and participants representing such a broad coalition of support...Read More

Today, the United States Supreme Court issued a controversial decision in favor of Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.

In response, Ian James, co-founder and Executive Director of FreedomOhio, said the following:

“Today’s ruling is incredibly disappointing. B...Read More

Today, FreedomOhio applauded the announcement of President Obama’s forthcoming Executive Order banning employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. The order comes after Speaker of the House John Boehner refused to bring the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) legislation to a vote.

“FreedomOhio is committed to equality for LGBT people in every aspect of their lives,” said Ian James, FreedomOhio Executive Director and co-founder.  “Every Ohioan should h...Read More

The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) voted Wednesday to have a CSRAB committee review its discriminatory wedding policy. The review came at the request of CSRAB member Rep. Stephen Slesnick (D-Canton) in an effort toaddress CSRAB's denial of renting LGBT couples a public accommodation for weddings and receptions.

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In order to ensure that the right language is placed on the ballot at the right time, FreedomOhio will continue to work with in-state LGBT groups and allies.  Over the coming months, FreedomOhio will al...Read More

  Today, FreedomOhio called on the state of Ohio to begin offering spousal insurance coverage to same-sex couples.  Following a recent decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, health insurers and now required to offer their family plans to all couples.  While the decision marks a breakthrough for same-sex couples, the federal government will not enforce it until 2015. 

In response, FreedomOhio Executive Director Ian James issued the following statement...Read More

FreedomOhio asked Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine to withdraw the amicus brief his office filed with the U.S. Supreme Court in the Hobby Lobby, Conestoga Wood Specialties Corporation v. Kathleen Sebelius cases. The request comes two weeks after FreedomOhio, the state’s largest LGBT equality group, helped stop Ohio House Bill 376 – the Gay Discrimination Bill. Oral arguments in the cases will be heard Marc...Read More