Human Rights Campaign - Columbus

The 2026 midterms are approaching, and reaching voters directly is one of the ways we can make an impact.

Join HRC’s Statewide Virtual Phone Bank on August 25 from 6–8 PM to connect with voters, share important election information, and help build momentum ahead of November.

New to phone banking? No problem. You’ll have the tools and support you need to get started.

Volunteer with us:
https://hrc.im/volunteercolumbus

We’re excited to welcome Justin Leonti to the HRC Board of Governors.

Justin’s leadership and community experience will help strengthen our local organizing and advocacy efforts. With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, there’s plenty of work ahead.

Welcome, Justin.

We were honored to host former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (Sherrod Brown) this week for a get together and fundraiser.

Senator Brown has long stood strong in his commitment to creating a brighter future for all Ohioans, including a longstanding record of advancing pro-LGBTQ+ policies.

This election is a chance to fight back and send a message that freedom should belong to all of us as HRC works to flip the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate.

We thank Senator Brown for his continued commitment to our community, and we’re grateful to our hosts and co-hosts who made this week’s event a success.

Join HRC Columbus as we help reach voters across Ohio by writing postcards that encourage civic participation ahead of Election Day. It’s a simple way to make a real impact, meet others who care about our community, and be part of the work shaping this election.

We’ll provide the postcards, pens, and everything you need. Just bring yourself and a friend.

🗓 Sunday, July 26
🕐 1 to 3 PM

Location will be shared after you RSVP.

RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/hrcoh/event/989847/

Great to spend the evening with our friends at HRC Dallas Fort Worth during their Federal Club Social at Cheat Code Lounge.

Thanks for the warm welcome and for bringing your community together.

We loved being part of it. 💙

Today, on International Drag Day, we celebrate the artists who have shaped our stages, our community, and our history.

Columbus has been home to a vibrant drag community for nearly a century. From early trailblazers like Gloria Jean, to community builders like Dolly Divine, to the lasting legacy of the West Family (DISTRICT WEST) and today’s incredible performers, drag has long been woven into the fabric of our city’s LGBTQ+ community.

More than entertainment, drag has created spaces for joy, belonging, resilience, and advocacy, inspiring generations and reminding us that authenticity is something worth celebrating.

To every performer, past and present, thank you for sharing your artistry and helping make Columbus the vibrant community it is today.

Happy International Drag Day. 💛

Our humanity is not negotiable.

At the 2019 HRC National Dinner, Dominique T.A.R Jackson made it plain: “We must see the human factor.” Seven years later, her demand still stands: “You will respect me for who l am.”

Ready to get involved in the 2026 election year?

Join HRC Columbus for our 2026 Midterm Election Year Open House and learn how you can get involved in voter outreach, advocacy, fundraising, community events, and more.

Thursday, July 23
6:00 to 8:00 PM

Location will be provided upon RSVP.

RSVP: https://www.hrccommunityhub.org/?nd=community_home&hierarchy_id=21&event_id=57567