Tuesday, September 5th, 2023
Photo by Paige Sutter/The Daily Standard

Arienne Childrey, director and founder of Northwest Ohio Trans Advocacy (NOTA), speaks to a crowd at the Mercer County Courthouse on Saturday afternoon. Childrey, along with a group of more than 50 people, protested Ohio House Bill 245. Introduced by State Rep. Angie King, R-Celina, the bill would effectively ban drag performances from all locations except adult cabaret establishments, such as strip clubs.

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CELINA - More than 50 people protested against Ohio House Bill 245 at the Mercer County Courthouse on Saturday afternoon, a bill that would effectively ban drag performances from all locations except adult cabaret establishments such as strip clubs. [More]
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