TLDR - Highlights
President Trump issued sweeping executive orders on a number of topics, including federal recognition of only two biological sexes, dismantling DEI programs in the executive branch, and rescinding protections for LGBTQIA+ community.
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Mariann Budde, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, DC, preached truth to power and pleaded with President Trump to have mercy on LGBTQIA+ people and immigrants.
What’s Catching Our Eyes
Mother Jones - “Trump Declares War on Transgender People”
The Advocate - “Donald Trump has begun eroding federal LGBTQ+ protections through executive orders”
News Nation - “Trump’s ‘two sexes’ order to face legal challenges”
The Buckeye Flame¹ - “Trump signed two sweeping executive orders that will affect transgender Americans. Here’s what LGBTQ+ Ohioans can expect.”
The Episcopal Diocese of Washington, DC - Text of the Homily from a Service of Prayer for the Nation (Delivered by the Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde)
LGBTQ Nation - “Marco Rubio bans rainbow flags at embassies”
The Trevor Project - “The Trevor Project’s Crisis Line Volume Continues to Increase Following Inauguration Day”
Baptist News Global - “When worship becomes an act of cruelty”
Reasons for Hope
Ohio Capital Journal² - “Ohio city councilwoman looks to bring new life to St. Marys, a new future to the Statehouse”
LGBTQ Nation - “Democrat introduces bill to block Donald Trump’s trans military ban” [This article refers to US House Bill 515, which is in the list below.]
The Buckeye Flame - “The Buckeye Flame receives two GLAAD Media Award nominations”
Bills and Policies LOVEboldly is Following
Ohio General Assembly
Senate Bill 1 (SB1) - “Higher Education Destruction Act” (Senate Version)
LOVEboldly’s Stance - OPPOSED
Introduced on January 22, 2025. It has not yet been assigned to a committee.
House Bill 6 (HB6) - “Higher Education Destruction Act” (House Version)
LOVEboldly’s Stance - OPPOSED
Introduced on January 23, 2025. It has not yet been assigned to a committee.
US Congress
Senate Bill 9 (S.9) - National ban on Trans women and girls in women’s sports (functionally identical to HR28).
LOVEboldly’s Stance - OPPOSED
Introduced on January 7, 2025.
House Bill 28 (HR28) - National ban on Trans women and girls in women’s sports.
LOVEboldly’s Stance - OPPOSED
Introduced on January 3, 2025, and assigned to the House Education and Workforce Committee. Passed the House on January 14, 2025, and was sent to the Senate. The Senate is already considering their own identical bill, S.9 (see see above).
For more information, visit www.loveboldly.net/billtracker/ushr28
Senate Bill 40 (S.40) - Addresses the institution of, legacy of, and reparations for slavery in the United States
LOVEboldly’s Stance - SUPPORT
Introduced on January 9, 2025, and assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
House Bill 461 (HR461) - Prohibits the use of Federal money for “DEI Activity” in the US Armed Forces.
LOVEboldly’s Stance - OPPOSED
Introduced on January 15, 2025, and assigned to both the House Armed Services Committee and the House Transportation and Advocacy Committee.
There is limited information about HR461, and the text is not yet available online.
House Bill 515 (HR515) - Prohibits discrimination in the Armed Forces, particularly would prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender.
LOVEboldly’s Stance - SUPPORT
There is limited information about HR515, and the text is not yet available online.
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1
Transparency - LOVEboldly’s Executive Director, the Rev. Dr. Ben Huelskamp, serves on the board of The Buckeye Flame. Both Huelskamp and LOVEboldly board member NV Gay have written opinion pieces for The Buckeye Flame in the past.
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Transparency - LOVEboldly board member NV Gay has written opinion pieces for the Ohio Capital Journal in the past and executive director, the Rev. Dr. Ben Huelskamp, has contributed to articles.
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