There is so much new data about LGBTQ+ communities and views on equal rights. What do those numbers have to tell us? We look at the existence of “nudifying” apps and the digital violence that can stem from them, as well as Ohio House Bill 172 and its push to limit physical and mental care for LGBTQ+ youth. And we have to talk about gay license plates – as a Lakewood, Ohio resident joins another lawsuit against the Ohio BMV.

This week’s roundtable:

Senior staff writer for The Buckeye Flame, H.L. Comeriato
Technology reporter for the 19th, Jasmine Mithani

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