(7-23-26) The billboard located on Elida Road in Lima, Ohio reads, “No child has two dads. No child has two moms.” with the “two dads” and “two moms” in rainbow lettering.

The billboard was paid for by a national group…Them Before Us.

According to their website-

Them Before Us is grounded in the lived experience of children, backed by social science, and anchored in natural law and human rights. We advocate for children where they are most at risk—in culture, law, and technology.

Jeff Givan, a candidate for Ohio House District 78 and co-founder of the Lima Pride Alliance, told WTVG-TV that he believes the message targets the LGBTQ community.

“It just really astounds me that people can put things up that stir up so much hate

What bothers me about it is a child that sees this sign, and either asks their parent and gets either the hate-filled version… or they have to be explained why people feel this way… and children have enough issues they have to deal with.

Personally, I think it’s just to stir up hatred and stir up debate since we’re getting close to election time.”

A Facebook posting by Collin Rugg an American conservative political commentator and digital media personality. He is best known for his large presence on X where he posts about U.S. politics, breaking news, and current events.

He is also a co-owner of Trending Politics, a right-leaning digital media outlet.

Them Before Us

Equality Ohio released a statement on Tuesday against the billboard’s messaging. 

“These billboards don’t just attack LGBTQ+ families, they erase every Ohio kid whose home doesn’t fit a narrow, manufactured mold. They tell real children with real families that they don’t count.”