Like pretty much everyone, I was surprised by the veto, but even more, and pleasantly so, by DeWine’s rationale for it. This, on the other hand, is absolutely predictable.

I’d like to think that a petition could be drafted and this issue could be put on the ballot, but I’m not sure it would be as successful as Issue 1 was this past November. Issue 1 proved to me that Ohio is not as red as I had feared, but I’m not yet convinced it’s as blue as I would hope.

Ah, man. Hospitals are going to miss out on large amounts of revenue. T people are often life long customers. Though I’m sure this will get locked up in the courts like similar bills passed in other states.

MONSTERS, every one of them! To all those impacted by this vote and the recent order from DeWine, this IS. NOT. OVER.

I will fight in every way I can - with my time, energy, and resources. I don’t have answers right now but let’s not give up. Many others will help us too. We have allies still and we have eyes from all over the country that have seen this mistake, and they will help fight to make this right. It may not be quick or easy, but let’s stand up for our rights and do whatever it takes so trans people can keep their medical care decisions between them and their doctors.