rights
Dem gov. candidate ghosts angry LGBTQ+ supporters at meeting after making a transphobic remark
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Greg Owen , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: LGBTQ Nation · view original
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Greg Owen, as published by LGBTQ Nation Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 31, 2026 Indexed here Aug 1, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway The meeting was recorded and reported on by trans journalist Erin Reed.
A meeting between Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton's campaign and LGBTQ + advocates took a turn for the worse. The meeting was intended to address Acton's description of transgender girls as "boys", but it devolved into a disaster. Acton was absent from the online Zoom meeting, which was scheduled for Wednesday night.
Her absence has raised questions about her commitment to the issue. Further details about the meeting and its outcome are available from the source, including reactions from attendees. The meeting was recorded and reported on by trans journalist Erin Reed.
Why this matters
Local news anchors readers in their community — the people, places, and decisions that shape day-to-day life. LGBTQ News covers these stories because national outlets often won't.
About this story
As published by LGBTQ Nation . LGBTQ News surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit LGBTQ Nation . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: rights Published: July 31, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? A meeting between Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton's campaign and LGBTQ+ advocates took a turn for the worse. The meeting was intended to address Acton's description of transgender…
When was this published? This article was first published on July 31, 2026 by LGBTQ Nation and curated for LGBTQ News readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Greg Owen at LGBTQ Nation. To learn more about how LGBTQ News selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more rights coverage from LGBTQ News, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
