Speaking Queerly hosts Mallory Golski (she/her), Isiah Harris (he/they), Daria Johansen (she/they) and Lane Shirrell (they/them) explain two anti-LGBTQIA+ bills that have been introduced in Ohio and discuss how you can help push back against the transgender athlete ban (H.B. 6) and the bill to ban gender-affirming care for minors (H.B. 68). But, don’t worry – it’s not all bad news! This episode of Speaking Queerly also dives into why we should honor trans women’s lives and experiences during Women’s History Month, upcoming KYC events, what non-sport Olympic event the podcast hosts would win and more.

Corrections:

• In the episode, Mallory says that the legislation has not received any hearings. After the recording, H.B. 6 was scheduled for sponsor testimony in the Ohio House.

• Mallory says that the legislation would allow transgender men to play on women’s sports teams. While this information is technically correct, she misspoke when answering Lane’s question: H.B. 6 would also not prohibit transgender men from participating in men’s sports. The bill would only ban transgender women from participating in women’s sports.

• Mallory says that H.B. 68 is in the Ohio House Health and Human Services Committee. The bill is actually in the Ohio House Health Policy Committee. Have a question you want answered or a topic you’d like discussed on Speaking Queerly? Send an email to [email protected].

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