Arienne Childrey
@ari4ohio.bsky.social
(Personal Account) Proud advocate | Vice-Chair, ODP Pride Caucus | 2026 Ohio House candidate | Ohio’s first out trans (former) city council member. Fighting for a stronger, more inclusive Ohio every step of the way.
https://lnk.bio/Ari4Ohio
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The good news is that we finally found the biological man taking awards/trophies from women that the GOP has been raving about. The bad news is that, just like with sexual abuse, they don't care when it's Trump.
January 22, 2026 at 4:17 AM
The good news is that we finally found the biological man taking awards/trophies from women that the GOP has been raving about. The bad news is that, just like with sexual abuse, they don't care when it's Trump.
And what are they using when they target a person just walking down the street? Do undocumented immigrants have a distinctive walk? A super-secret handshake? Or perhaps are they assuming immigration status based on ... skin color?
January 17, 2026 at 3:25 AM
And what are they using when they target a person just walking down the street? Do undocumented immigrants have a distinctive walk? A super-secret handshake? Or perhaps are they assuming immigration status based on ... skin color?
"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." — George Orwell, 1984
January 14, 2026 at 7:17 PM
"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." — George Orwell, 1984
Reposted by Arienne Childrey
Ohio Supreme Court Justice Dan Hawkins, speaking Monday night at the Strongsville GOP candidate forum, peddled baseless conspiracies about the 2020 election being stolen.
January 13, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Ohio Supreme Court Justice Dan Hawkins, speaking Monday night at the Strongsville GOP candidate forum, peddled baseless conspiracies about the 2020 election being stolen.
Sine Die tonight – bittersweet end to my 2025 Council term. Thanks to the Mayor & Council for the kind resolution. It’s truly been an honor to serve! I’ll keep helping on Tree Commission & ZBA. As always: jump in, friends! Run for office, join a board, or just attend meetings. Your voice matters.
January 13, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Sine Die tonight – bittersweet end to my 2025 Council term. Thanks to the Mayor & Council for the kind resolution. It’s truly been an honor to serve! I’ll keep helping on Tree Commission & ZBA. As always: jump in, friends! Run for office, join a board, or just attend meetings. Your voice matters.
The fact that so many on the right are freaking out about Mamdani swearing in on the Quran rather than a Bible, assuming it means he will legislate his faith, is another example of them telling on themselves.
January 4, 2026 at 12:28 AM
The fact that so many on the right are freaking out about Mamdani swearing in on the Quran rather than a Bible, assuming it means he will legislate his faith, is another example of them telling on themselves.
Went with something a little non-traditional this year.
December 25, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Went with something a little non-traditional this year.
Reposted by Arienne Childrey
Amy Heutmaker joins Arienne Childrey – who was appointed to St. Marys City Council last January – as the second out trans person in Ohio to ever hold a council seat and joins Dion Manley as the second trans candidate in the state to win a local election.
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Rural Ohio trans candidate nearly drops out of race after being targeted online, wins seat in Republican stronghold
Amy Heutmaker pledges to heal political divide in her rural Ohio township
thebuckeyeflame.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Amy Heutmaker joins Arienne Childrey – who was appointed to St. Marys City Council last January – as the second out trans person in Ohio to ever hold a council seat and joins Dion Manley as the second trans candidate in the state to win a local election.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/15/a...
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/15/a...
Reposted by Arienne Childrey
“ @ari4ohio.bsky.social, vice-chair of the Ohio Democratic Party Pride Caucus, said that @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social provides a stark alternative to his opponent, and would do more for LGBTQ+ individuals ‘feeling the squeeze from rising costs worsened by policies that put profits over people.’”
Human Rights Campaign endorses Sherrod Brown for Ohio U.S. Senate seat
LGBTQ+ Ohio leaders noted the importance of this race, as the 2026 mid-term elections have the potential to swing the balance of power in Washington D.C. away from the Republican-controlled Congress.
thebuckeyeflame.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
“ @ari4ohio.bsky.social, vice-chair of the Ohio Democratic Party Pride Caucus, said that @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social provides a stark alternative to his opponent, and would do more for LGBTQ+ individuals ‘feeling the squeeze from rising costs worsened by policies that put profits over people.’”
The GOP are on the WRONG side of history & science on trans rights. Trans kids will pay the steepest price for this cruelty. These legislators will cement a legacy of hatred & bigotry. #ProtectTransKids
One of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s last Congressional actions is to attack trans kids. That’s shameful.
Her bill would throw doctors and parents in prison for providing evidence-based care to trans kids.
I trust parents and doctors to do what is right for their kids. I voted NO on HR3492.
Her bill would throw doctors and parents in prison for providing evidence-based care to trans kids.
I trust parents and doctors to do what is right for their kids. I voted NO on HR3492.
December 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The GOP are on the WRONG side of history & science on trans rights. Trans kids will pay the steepest price for this cruelty. These legislators will cement a legacy of hatred & bigotry. #ProtectTransKids
Reposted by Arienne Childrey
Energy bills in US have increased 13% since Trump took office, new report says
Energy bills in US have increased 13% since Trump took office, new report finds
The amount of money Americans are paying toward their energy bills has increased since President Donald Trump took office earlier this year, according to a new report.
abcnews.go.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Energy bills in US have increased 13% since Trump took office, new report says
Being the first trans person on a city council in Ohio was cool, but the real win is knowing I won't be the only—or the last. Huge congratulations to Amy Heutmaker, now the second transgender person to serve on a council seat in our state! This is how we build a more inclusive Ohio.
INCREDIBLE STORY: Rural Ohio trans candidate nearly drops out of race after being targeted online, wins seat in Republican stronghold.
✏️ @bjodway.com via @reportforamerica.bsky.social
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/15/a...
✏️ @bjodway.com via @reportforamerica.bsky.social
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/15/a...
Rural Ohio trans candidate nearly drops out of race after being targeted online, wins seat in Republican stronghold
Amy Heutmaker pledges to heal political divide in her rural Ohio township
thebuckeyeflame.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Being the first trans person on a city council in Ohio was cool, but the real win is knowing I won't be the only—or the last. Huge congratulations to Amy Heutmaker, now the second transgender person to serve on a council seat in our state! This is how we build a more inclusive Ohio.
Reposted by Arienne Childrey
The commenter asking Grok for help understanding… 😂
November 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The commenter asking Grok for help understanding… 😂
Ohio GOP’s new “Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act” wants kids taught that Ben Franklin told Paine to burn Age of Reason — a book published 3 years after Franklin died.
Ghost reviews > actual facts, apparently.
One of many errors in the bill. #OhioEducation #GOPHistory
Ghost reviews > actual facts, apparently.
One of many errors in the bill. #OhioEducation #GOPHistory
November 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Ohio GOP’s new “Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act” wants kids taught that Ben Franklin told Paine to burn Age of Reason — a book published 3 years after Franklin died.
Ghost reviews > actual facts, apparently.
One of many errors in the bill. #OhioEducation #GOPHistory
Ghost reviews > actual facts, apparently.
One of many errors in the bill. #OhioEducation #GOPHistory
I'm no fan of Marjorie Taylor Greene, but the fact that a GOP member has to resign for criticizing Trump shows how scared the party is. If she really cares about the issues, walking away isn’t the answer. Leaders stand up, they don’t quit. #GOPFail #LeadershipMatters
November 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I'm no fan of Marjorie Taylor Greene, but the fact that a GOP member has to resign for criticizing Trump shows how scared the party is. If she really cares about the issues, walking away isn’t the answer. Leaders stand up, they don’t quit. #GOPFail #LeadershipMatters
Great to meet Kim McCarthy, the new chair of the Ohio Democratic Party Progressive Caucus, at the Darke County Democratic and Independent Women's Group event tonight! Excited for the work ahead and to continue building a stronger, more inclusive Ohio.
#ProgressiveLeadership #OhioDemocrats
#ProgressiveLeadership #OhioDemocrats
November 20, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Great to meet Kim McCarthy, the new chair of the Ohio Democratic Party Progressive Caucus, at the Darke County Democratic and Independent Women's Group event tonight! Excited for the work ahead and to continue building a stronger, more inclusive Ohio.
#ProgressiveLeadership #OhioDemocrats
#ProgressiveLeadership #OhioDemocrats
Great time at the Darke County Democratic and Independent Women's Group tonight! Always inspiring to gather with passionate women and men at the annual "Chill Out with Chili" event. Excited to keep working together for a stronger community. #StrongerTogether #OhioProgress
November 20, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Great time at the Darke County Democratic and Independent Women's Group tonight! Always inspiring to gather with passionate women and men at the annual "Chill Out with Chili" event. Excited to keep working together for a stronger community. #StrongerTogether #OhioProgress
On 11/5/24, I promised I wouldn’t stop fighting for all of us. Today, I picked up my candidacy paperwork to keep that promise. I’m committed to true representation for everyone in the 84th district.
Join me as we fight for a future where every voice counts.
#OhioHouse84 #StrongerTogether
Join me as we fight for a future where every voice counts.
#OhioHouse84 #StrongerTogether
November 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
On 11/5/24, I promised I wouldn’t stop fighting for all of us. Today, I picked up my candidacy paperwork to keep that promise. I’m committed to true representation for everyone in the 84th district.
Join me as we fight for a future where every voice counts.
#OhioHouse84 #StrongerTogether
Join me as we fight for a future where every voice counts.
#OhioHouse84 #StrongerTogether
Proud to stand with Greenville neighbors outside City Hall vs. OH Drag Ban (HB 249). Mayor called us “degenerates”—but real degeneracy is attacking 1A rights over culture wars, while ignoring school funding, housing, & feeding families. #NoDragBan #OH84
November 16, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Proud to stand with Greenville neighbors outside City Hall vs. OH Drag Ban (HB 249). Mayor called us “degenerates”—but real degeneracy is attacking 1A rights over culture wars, while ignoring school funding, housing, & feeding families. #NoDragBan #OH84
Just toured Capabilities, LLC in St. Marys — an Ohio-born powerhouse helping people with disabilities land real jobs, drive, train, and thrive.
But across our state, 2,500+ workers with disabilities legally earn pennies/hr under a 1938 “14(c)” loophole.
Capabilities is fighting to end that.
#HB225
But across our state, 2,500+ workers with disabilities legally earn pennies/hr under a 1938 “14(c)” loophole.
Capabilities is fighting to end that.
#HB225
November 6, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Just toured Capabilities, LLC in St. Marys — an Ohio-born powerhouse helping people with disabilities land real jobs, drive, train, and thrive.
But across our state, 2,500+ workers with disabilities legally earn pennies/hr under a 1938 “14(c)” loophole.
Capabilities is fighting to end that.
#HB225
But across our state, 2,500+ workers with disabilities legally earn pennies/hr under a 1938 “14(c)” loophole.
Capabilities is fighting to end that.
#HB225
Tonight didn’t go as planned, but I’m unbroken—and far from done. Full statement in the graphic. Key takeaways:
✅ I brought my own folding chair.
📷and not the last.
📷 Serving St. Marys till the end.
2026: Running for Ohio House District 84. Democrats don’t quit. We fight.
✅ I brought my own folding chair.
📷and not the last.
📷 Serving St. Marys till the end.
2026: Running for Ohio House District 84. Democrats don’t quit. We fight.
November 5, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Tonight didn’t go as planned, but I’m unbroken—and far from done. Full statement in the graphic. Key takeaways:
✅ I brought my own folding chair.
📷and not the last.
📷 Serving St. Marys till the end.
2026: Running for Ohio House District 84. Democrats don’t quit. We fight.
✅ I brought my own folding chair.
📷and not the last.
📷 Serving St. Marys till the end.
2026: Running for Ohio House District 84. Democrats don’t quit. We fight.
Win or lose tomorrow, I’m committed to fighting for common-sense, people-focused government at every level. Grateful for the honor of serving St. Marys 4th Ward this past year: listening to residents of every background & party, and being their voice on council. Thank you! #StMarys #CommonSenseGov
November 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Win or lose tomorrow, I’m committed to fighting for common-sense, people-focused government at every level. Grateful for the honor of serving St. Marys 4th Ward this past year: listening to residents of every background & party, and being their voice on council. Thank you! #StMarys #CommonSenseGov
🚨 Ohio’s HB 249 “Drag Ban 2.0” isn’t about exposure—it’s a puritanical war on drag and trans existence. From a small-town Pride march to neo-Nazis & John Oliver virality, here’s the full story.
Read now on The Agenda 📷 ari4ohio.substack.com/p/ohios-drag...
Read now on The Agenda 📷 ari4ohio.substack.com/p/ohios-drag...
Ohio’s Drag Ban 2.0:
The “Indecent Exposure Modernization Act” Is Neither Modern Nor About Indecent Exposure
ari4ohio.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:16 PM
🚨 Ohio’s HB 249 “Drag Ban 2.0” isn’t about exposure—it’s a puritanical war on drag and trans existence. From a small-town Pride march to neo-Nazis & John Oliver virality, here’s the full story.
Read now on The Agenda 📷 ari4ohio.substack.com/p/ohios-drag...
Read now on The Agenda 📷 ari4ohio.substack.com/p/ohios-drag...
Honored to receive Equality Ohio’s Emerging Leader award. Grateful to stand with the giants who paved the way for equality—and to my fierce rural trans warrior & hero Bobbie Arnold, my husband, and Heather Schmidt. The fight continues. We carry the torch forward. 🌈✊🏽
October 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Honored to receive Equality Ohio’s Emerging Leader award. Grateful to stand with the giants who paved the way for equality—and to my fierce rural trans warrior & hero Bobbie Arnold, my husband, and Heather Schmidt. The fight continues. We carry the torch forward. 🌈✊🏽