Ohio Didn’t Lose My Daughter Overnight. It Lost Her One Decision at a Time. [COMMENTARY] ‘We never wanted to become advocates. We became advocates because our daughter’s humanity kept becoming a political debate.’ thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/08/03/o...

Ohio Didn’t Lose My Daughter Overnight. It Lost Her One Decision at a Time. [COMMENTARY]

'We never wanted to become advocates. We became advocates because our daughter’s humanity kept becoming a political debate.'

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57 Years. That's how long it's been since Stonewall. So, to every liberal saying to us, "play the long game!" How much longer do we have to play it? If we back slide in to the LGBT+ community, starting with trans people, being literally illegal again.. What then?

Anyone who thinks an Amy Acton victory won’t convince Democrats to adopt anti-trans stances should read any related thread on /r/Ohio. The number of liberals and Democrats that have now fully adopted trans sports bans being good in Ohio is unreal.

Erin Reed@erininthemorning.com · 6d ago

1. In the aftermath of forcing the Ohio Progressive Caucus to delete criticism of Amy Acton for calling trans girls "boys," progressives were promised a meeting with Acton. Now, we have learned she didn't show up, and kicked trans people out of the meeting. Subscribe to support our journalism.

Another update to this: Debbie is chair of the central committee for the Fairfield county Democratic Party. And this is how she behaves about people speaking up for trans folks.

@itsbennu.bsky.social · 5d ago

Following up on this, I emailed the org to quit volunteering and received a response that not only defended Debbie’s behavior but attacked those at the meeting as well. Please help me share and make others aware too.

Following up on this, I emailed the org to quit volunteering and received a response that not only defended Debbie’s behavior but attacked those at the meeting as well. Please help me share and make others aware too.

@itsbennu.bsky.social · 6d ago

For fellow Ohioans, especially trans folks and their allies~ If you are volunteering with Rank the Vote like I have been, please be aware that a volunteer coordinator named Debbie Schaffner has been making public posts and comments attacking the trans community and those who are speaking up 1/?

Pretty shocking stuff here. According to @ari4ohio.bsky.social, Dr. Amy Acton's campaign refused to allow the leadership of the Ohio Dem Progressive Caucus to attend last night's listening session after Acton announced support for bans on trans athletes. They also wouldn't let Childrey in either.

Also hey transphobia is also a vehicle of control for women, fork found in kitchen www.burnsnotice.com/the-heritage...

The Heritage Foundation is Coming For Women's Sports

Fresh off a SCOTUS ruling against trans women in women's sports, the ultra conservative lobbying and policy group is ready to take on Title IX protections for cis women It was never about fairness in...

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The movement for constitutional change keeps growing. Welcome, Arienne Childrey, to our community of #WeThePeopleChampions! #PledgeToAmend

"And to be clear, this is all about people, because trans youth are not 'issues,' they are people. Trans adults are not 'issues,' we are people. "

The Acton campaign has made the decision to block me (a trans woman and Vice Chair of the ODP Pride Caucus) from tonight's call. That tells me all I need to know about how serious they are about listening to trans Ohioans.

Proud to be officially endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio! Every Ohioan deserves a leader who will listen to them, protect their healthcare choices, and fight for a better path forward. Let’s reject the political games and build a stronger, more inclusive future for Ohio.

Let's be perfectly clear ...

We are holding the line behind the scenes for now—but it will not stay there. Read my full statement below.

When candidates say "boys in girls' sports," they aren't being nuanced—they are refusing to recognize trans identity. Trans girls are girls. Trans boys are boys. There's no middle ground on civil rights. Ohio Democrats must do better. This framing hurts the community.

No script. No actors. Just real supporters explaining why they’re with us. #Ari4Ohio #OhioDems

Proud to earn Equality Ohio’s top A+ Champion of Equality rating. This is more than a scorecard — it reflects my unwavering commitment to full equality for all, especially Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community. I’ll keep fighting for it every day, in or out of office.

Vivek wants Ohio as Silicon Valley 2.0 — data centers everywhere, skyrocketing costs, only for billionaires. Farmland gone. Energy bills exploding. Working families pushed out. Dr. Amy Acton will fight for us, not tech bros. We need her in the Governor’s mansion.

Big news! Endorsed by the Matriots PAC for Ohio House District 84! Ready to bring strong, principled leadership to Columbus. Thank you Matriots! Let’s do this!

As a trans candidate impacted in 2024, I applaud Rep. Tex Fischer for keeping his word. HB 950 is a step forward on name disclosure rules. Not perfect, but real progress. Democrats and Republicans who want fairness should support it. www.nbc4i.com/news/politic...

Ohio lawmaker proposes election form changes after candidate name disputes

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An Ohio lawmaker who avoided being removed from the ballot in 2024 is now proposing legislation to change how candidates disclose former names on election paperwork. R…

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I am proud to announce that Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) has endorsed me for State Representative OH-84! Trans rights are being targeted at the local, state, and federal level. If elected, I pledge to fight for the rights, dignity, and opportunity of ALL my constituents.

Harvey Milk said, “Hope will never be silent.” Neither will Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community. This moment may feel dark, but we all know glitter sparkles brightest against dark surfaces. Together, we will shine. #OhioPride #LGBTQRights #HopeWillNeverBeSilent #Ari4Ohio

Every day, my opponent Rep. Angie King walks past this giant EQUALITY sign in the Statehouse basement. Then she sponsors and votes for bills stripping rights & equality from LGBTQ+ Ohioans. She doesn’t believe in equality — she just walks right past it. #Ari4Ohio

As a trans Democrat & dedicated supporter, I'm outraged by Rep. Kaptur's vote for H.R. 2616. This bill attacks trans kids & erases identities. Joining GOP bigotry is shameful. Dems: stop capitulating or lose our support. We demand full equality. #ProtectTransKids

Today at the Ohio Statehouse for the official launch of the OhioPride PAC! “I’m here to remind those politicians of the words of Harvey Milk: ‘Hope will never be silent.’ And neither will we.” - Arienne Childrey ohiopride.org #OhioPridePAC #HopeWillNeverBeSilent

SCOTUS just sided with conversion therapy over child protection. Legal ≠ Right. This practice remains cruel, dangerous, and harmful to LGBTQ+ young people.

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility. I refuse to abandon our trans community to appease bigotry. We stay visible. We stay strong. We keep standing up and fighting. #TransDayOfVisibility

Husted says Ohio is a model election system: easy to vote, hard to cheat. But he backs the SAVE Act that rejects Ohio’s REAL ID for voter registration. Elect Sherrod Brown in 2026 to protect our vote #SherrodBrown #Ari4Ohio

I’m Arienne Childrey, working-class candidate for OH-84. I’m not a wealthy politician. I’m a trans woman & former city council member in rural Ohio, juggling bills just like you. We need leaders who actually live the struggles of the 84th. (1/3)

This is the real reason for the SAVE Act. Weyrich admitted conservatives gain leverage when fewer people vote. Its strict proof-of-citizenship rules hit hardest married women (name changes) and the poor — groups less likely to vote Republican. Lower turnout = more power for them