Ohio Equal Rights invites you to Columbus Comes Together on Tuesday, January 13th from 5:30-8:30PM! This community gathering is part of a national event organized by some of our partners.

On Jan. 13, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases that will shape the future of transgender and nonbinary (TNB) youth and people in this country: West Virginia v. BPJ and Little v. Hecox. These two cases represent two teenage girls from West Virginia and Idaho, who sued just to be allowed to continue playing sports like any other student. And we are united as a Team for them! While the official focus of the event is on the BPJ & Hecox oral arguments, our Central Ohio gathering is intentionally centered on community support, solidarity, and care.

Some activities include:
🧰 Whistle kit making (goal: 500!)
🍲 Potluck-style food—bring something if you’re able
🎨 Art supplies and space to create
💬 Time to connect, chat, and be in community during a heavy moment
📋 OER petitions available to sign and distribute

This is meant to be a low‑pressure, welcoming space—come for as long or as little as you’d like, bring a friend, and show up exactly as you are. In moments like this, being together is the work.