
Ohio Legislature Passes Bill Requiring School Bathroom Use Based on Biological Sex
The bill also prevents males from sharing overnight accommodations with females.
The bill also prevents males from sharing overnight accommodations with females.
It was the first such gathering to be held in the state since voters approved a sweeping constitutional amendment to expand abortion.
COMMENTARY: Ohio’s Catholic bishops and governor emphasize the need for honesty and integrity in political discourse, especially among Catholic leaders.
Broderick Witt entered the guilty plea at Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, where he was facing multiple counts of “pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor.”
Earlier this month a bombshell media report revealed that Father Stechschulte had in 2012 destroyed a hard drive reportedly containing inappropriate pictures of children
Supporters of the bill say they are trying to protect women and girls from humiliation, intimidation and violence.
The organization alleges that the state’s prohibition on minors with gender dysphoria receiving drugs and surgeries violates several parts of the Ohio Constitution.
Next, the bill will be sent to the Ohio Senate, which plans to vote on it on Jan. 24. Republicans also hold a 26-7 supermajority over Democrats in the Ohio Senate.
Bishop Fernandes also announced a summit of “Respect Life leaders” next year who will come together in collaboration and to determine present needs for diocesan response.
EDITORIAL: In response to the dismal election results this month, we must be prepared to work even harder and more creatively than we did in the past to proclaim the gospel of life.
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