Transgender rights are a hugely divisive issue in modern America. About 43% of Americans say views on gender identity are changing too quickly, while 26% say they’re moving too slowly, according to a 2022 Pew Research study. When it comes to changing pronouns, 51% of Democrats say it’s very important to use someone’s new choice of preferred pronouns, compared to 14% of Republicans. The Cleveland Roman Catholic Diocese this month outlawed changing pronouns for its school students, volunteers and staff, among other rules for people who “experience gender dysmorphia and/or gender confusion.” The “Parish and School Policy on Issues of Sexuality and Gender Identity,” which began Sept. 1, bars kids and staff from undergoing gender-affirming care; publicly advocating for LGBTQ pride, such as displaying pride rainbow flags; and attending an institution-sponsored dance with a romantic date of the same sex. It also requires church or school staff to tell the parents of a child who may be transgender. The rules apply to all offices, parishes, parish schools and diocesan schools, as well as their employees, personnel, volunteers, students and youth participating in parish or institutional faith formation. Despite the restrictions, the diocese said in a statement that every person is “welcome and invited to be a part of the Church.” – Laura |
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A new policy quietly implemented by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland last week lists new rules for churches and schools across Northeast Ohio for people who “experience gender dysphoria and/or gender confusion.” (Gus Chan, Plain Dealer file photo) |
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Transgender rules: A new policy quietly implemented by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland last week lists new rules for churches and schools across Northeast Ohio for people who “experience gender dysphoria and/or gender confusion.” Molly Walsh reports the policy bars students and staff from undergoing gender-affirming care and using pronouns different than those affiliated with a person’s biological sex. It also requires church or school staff members to tell the parents of a child who might be transgender. Fracking letters: Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said Monday he ordered subpoenas probing the origins of public comments sent to state regulators urging fracking in state parks – letters whose purported authors say they didn’t knowingly allow anyone to use their names, reports Jake Zuckerman. That came Monday after two environmental advocacy organizations and the ranking Ohio House Democrat demanded concrete actions, investigative and otherwise, in response to Zuckerman’s story. Today in Ohio: Dozens of Ohioans say they believe their names were used without permission in a flood of public comments urging Ohio to allow fracking for oil and natural gas in state parks and protected lands. We’re asking how this can happen on Today in Ohio. |
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Redistricting: The decision of Democratic redistricting and good government groups to drop two Ohio Supreme Court lawsuits over congressional district lines was a triumph of pragmatism over principle, reports Jeremy Pelzer. The stability of using the current map again helps Ohio’s entire congressional delegation, which consists of 10 Republicans and five Democrats. But it’s particularly important for the three Democrats who won competitive races last year. |
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Cleveland crime: Authorities say the crackdown on crime in Cleveland is beginning to pay dividends, reports Olivia Mitchell. Cuyahoga County sheriff’s deputies, U.S. marshals and State Highway Patrol troopers have worked with Cleveland officers to make scores of arrests in recent weeks after a spike in homicides and shootings hit a city with a depleted police department. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is scheduled to come to Cleveland today to speak about the state’s push to reduce violence. Blackface incident: After a recent incident in which students from Stow-Munroe Falls High School were accused of wearing blackface, the community and school district are being called out for having a history of racial conflict, Olivia Mitchell reports. Metro area: Cleveland’s metro area now officially includes Ashtabula County, adding 97,000 people to the metro population, reports Zachary Smith. The federal government in July updated the nation’s metropolitan statistical areas and the larger combined statistical areas for several regions, including some changes for Northeast Ohio. CLE Neighborhoods: Kamm’s Corners is home to about 21,000 residents, well-known for its large community Irish-American residents, and of police offers and firefighters. The neighborhood sometimes referred to as Hopkins on the south is more than just the airport. The Al-Omary Mosque on Rocky River Drive serves a growing Muslim congregation. Kaylee Remington has the latest entry in our Get to Know Cleveland’s Neighborhoods series. |
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COVID vaccines: The U.S. approved updated COVID-19 vaccines Monday amid rising case numbers. The Food and Drug Administration decision opens the newest shots from Moderna and Pfizer and its partner BioNTech to most Americans and could be available within days. Home sales: A new home in suburban Gates Mills sold for $1.7 million in July, making it the most expensive home sold in Cuyahoga County for the month, reports Zachary Smith. Smucker’s: The J.M. Smucker Co., known for its Smucker’s jelly, Jif peanut butter and Uncrustables, will be adding Twinkies, HoHos and Zingers to its lineup by buying Hostess Brands for $5.6 billion. Sean McDonnell reports J.M. Smucker will pay $34.25 a share in a deal that’s a mix of cash, stocks and assuming $900 million of Hostess debt. Sportsbook: Bobby George and the Cleveland Browns will join forces to open a new sportsbook on East Fourth Street in downtown Cleveland, overcoming what seemed like long odds for a sports betting lounge at Harry Buffalo’s current location. Sean McDonnell reports George said the sportsbook will be part of a new entertainment concept and will open within a year, and Harry Buffalo will move to a new space downtown. Urgent Care: University Hospitals this week will relocate its urgent care clinic in Twinsburg. Gretchen Cuda Kroen reports the clinic will move from its current location at 8819 Commons Blvd. to a shopping center just a few blocks away. |
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Former officer sentenced: A former East Cleveland police officer who stole three guns and thousands of dollars from people he pulled over is headed to prison. Alfonzo Cole, 35, was led out of court Monday in handcuffs after he was ordered to spend the next 30 months behind bars, reports Cory Shaffer. Shot in the eye: A Sandusky man, left blind in one eye after a Cuyahoga County sheriff’s deputy shot him with a beanbag round during protests over the death of George Floyd, has settled his lawsuit against the county for $1.5 million. Adam Ferrise reports Cuyahoga County Council is expected to approve the settlement Tuesday with John T. Sanders, a photographer who was taking photos of the May 30, 2020, protests outside the Justice Center in downtown Cleveland when police and protestors clashed. Riot sentence: A former University Hospitals police officer was sentenced Monday to three years of probation for entering the U.S. Capitol amid rioting on Jan. 6, 2021. Adam Ferrise reports U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden fined Saul Llamas $2,500 and ordered him to pay $500 in restitution and perform 120 hours of community service. McFadden also sentenced Llamas’ girlfriend, Jordan Siemers, to one year of probation and 60 hours of community service. |
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Ask Lucas: Should you feel bad for not being able to cook? Lucas Daprile writes that while pizza is delicious, it’s nice to put together some basic recipes. If you can’t think of what to do, just heat up a pan/pot, uncork some wine and drunkenly toss things in there until it looks good. Charcuterie: A charcuterie board is the kind of appetizer that doesn’t get old. While it technically refers to a platter of cured meat, folks in 2023 have come to expect charcuterie boards to be the ultimate meat-and-cheese lovers’ sharing plate. Alex Darus lists 26 restaurants in Northeast Ohio with charcuterie boards on their menus. Duran Duran: Sunday night, 1980s superstars and recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Duran Duran showed they are aging pretty darn well. Malcolm X Abram reports they rocked hard and well, playing their catalog of 20th-century hits, plus a few deep cuts, to a packed crowd at Blossom Music Center. Urban Film Fest: The Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival returns for its 12th edition this weekend, reports Joey Morona. Billed as one of the top 10 largest festivals in the country dedicated to films by and about people of color, the event showcases more than 70 feature films, shorts, special features, animated films and documentaries, with both in-person and online screenings. Best barbers: Which of Greater Cleveland’s barbers are the best? Cleveland.com has partnered with Yelp Cleveland to find the best barbers in Northeast Ohio, by county. RV Rocking: The Kinzbachs are back on the road after a break in Northeast Ohio. They traveled to Northern Michigan and are heading to Duluth, Minnesota, then Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. They are seeing leaves starting to change while they sightsee and hike. |
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