Culture warriors – and their anti-LGBTQ+ politics – lost school board races all around Ohio. While off-year elections are quirky, some see ebbing political strength in anti-LGBTQ+ politics. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/10/c...

Yes, I lost my election last week, but here’s where I – and LGBTQ+ Ohio – really won. It has been QUITE the journey in this one Ohio transgender candidate’s success story. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/10/a...

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Do you need a story today about a lesbian-owned rural Ohio farm breeding mini cows for animal-assisted therapy? OF COURSE YOU DO. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/20/d...

School can’t punish Ohio students for misgendering transgender classmates, appeals court rules. Allowing students to ignore trans classmates’ pronouns wouldn’t “materially and substantially disrupt” the classroom, judges said. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/07/a...

We keep updating and updating our election recap with more and more winners. By our count, we're now at 26 of 41 LGBTQ+ Ohio candidates winning on Tuesday! thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/05/l...

NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (11/5/25): A Path to LGBTQ+ Equality in Local Advocacy? Featuring: David DeWitt (The Ohio Capital Journal), Jake Wittich (Windy City Times) and Jason Villemez (Philadelphia Gay News). thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/05/t...

Majority of out LGBTQ+ Ohio candidates win in November 4 General Election. From Ada to Akron to, a host of LGBTQ+ candidates from all across the state emerged victorious in their races. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/05/l...

It gives me JOY to be able to close the loop on David Nation's incredible year. TRUST ME: You need this story today. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/05/d...

I'm on this week's This News is So Gay with a great group of LGBTQ+ reporters from across the country. We talked about ICE's invasion in Chicago, marriage equality, and where we're finding queer joy through it all. Thanks to @kenschneck.bsky.social and @thebuckeyeflame.com for having me back!

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LOVE TO SEE IT! - A new LGBTQ+ organization forms in rural Ohio town known as the setting of ‘Glee’. Lima was the setting for hit TV series and GLAAD award-winner “Glee” and is now the home of Lima Pride Alliance. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/04/l...

This was...a lot. But there was a lot of ground to cover! thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/03/h...

TODAY STARTS NEWSMATCH! - This is the biggest opportunity of the year to help ensure the sustainability of Ohio's only LGBTQ+ newsroom. We need your fire (and support)! the-buckeye-flame.monkeypod.io/give/fireflies

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The Organs You Have: What trans men and women who have sex with women need to know about gynecological care. If you have a cervix, uterus, vagina or breast tissue, yearly visits to a gynecologist are super important. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/28/t...

Equality Ohio lays off much of its staff, announces ‘bold new vision’. Union reports at least six employees terminated; Equality Ohio says four. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/31/e...

LGBTQ+ Workplace Impact Symposium to be held in Cleveland on November 12. This half-day symposium is designed to strengthen the fabric of workplace belonging by convening leaders and professionals committed to advancing LGBTQ+ equity. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/28/l...

‘I witnessed evil’: Anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups support Ohio’s public drag ban. Ohio’s proposed drag ban received its second hearing Wednesday before members of the House Judiciary Committee. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/30/a...

Go listen to this week's episode of This News is So Gay! We're talking all about the experience of queer elders and about the elimination of NBC OUT. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/29/t...

NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (10/29/25): Amplifying Queer Elders and Responding to NBC OUT’s Elimination Featuring: Juan Michael Porter II (The Sero Project, US PLHIV Caucus) and H.L. Comeriato (The Buckeye Flame) thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/29/t...

The Ohio House Education Committee held a first hearing yesterday for a bill to allow chaplains in public schools. The bill does not define what they can actually *do* in schools. What went down? Read on. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/29/f...

Ohio LGBTQ+ youth gain XP and craft queer tales through tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons. “To be able to see representation of [your identity] and then see yourself [or] your experiences reflected in the game can be really heartwarming and self-actualizing."

Chastity Bowick assumes new role as executive director of the Ohio-based Marsha P. Johnson Institute. ‘We have to have unity within community. We have to do this together.’ thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/24/c...

Introduced only a few days ago, the School Chaplain Act already has a hearing this upcoming week. Learn more about the bill before the hearing. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/23/o...

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OutReels Cincinnati returns Nov. 7-9: Queer films, community and talkbacks. The event grew out of a passion for independent film and a desire to create a platform for emerging filmmakers to showcase their work. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/24/o...

With only a few days left until the election, Jesse Vogel knows LGBTQ+ support can be the key to victory. The out LGBTQ+ candidate for Columbus City Council aims to bring a new type of leadership to the state’s capital. #representationmatters thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/24/j...

Ohio Republicans want to end emergency mental health services for minors in latest push for ‘parental rights.’ Eliminating access to temporary mental health care program for minors could place Ohio’s LGBTQ+ youth at risk. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/23/o...

Ohio Republicans introduce bill to allow chaplains in public schools to provide undefined ‘support, services and programs’. The new legislation is similar to a 2023 bill that never received a hearing. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/23/o...

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NEW EPISODE! This News is So Gay (10/22/25): Covering New LGBTQ+ Data & Uncovering Anti-Trans Consequences. Featuring: Jasmine Mithani (The 19th), Hope Pisoni (Uncloseted Media) & Ellen Knoppow (Freelance Journalist). thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/22/t...

Cincinnati awards $225k to fund orgs supporting trans youth’s mental healthcare. The city invested $500,000 into trans youth’s mental healthcare last year after Ohio’s gender-affirming care ban was legalized. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/21/c...

Lesbian-owned Dog Town Farm breeds mini cows in Ohio for moo-ving animal-assisted therapy. Dog Town Farm is possibly the only farm that specializes in breeding miniature zebus for therapy farms. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/20/d...

From ‘Wicked’ designer to ‘Hacks’ breakout star, Out100 honors 5 LGBTQ+ Ohioans. The annual list honors individuals who are influencing culture, especially during this challenging year for the LGBTQ+ community. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/20/o...

Ohio’s state budget puts intersex children in danger [COMMENTARY] “Nearly 2% of people are born with sex traits that fall outside the male/female sex binary, with as many as 1 in every 1000 born with ‘ambiguous genitalia.'” thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/17/o...

Ohio teacher who was suspended for having LGBTQ+ books in her classroom loses her court case. The teacher and her lawyer are exploring how they want to move forward with the case. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/16/n...

NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (10/15/25): Taking A Break From Queer News to Dive Into Queer Culture Featuring: Jim Farmer, Jorgie Rodriguez and Rax Will. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/15/t...

Was Trump always against LGBTQ+ rights? Everything in his past says no. The president’s previous support is at odds with his anti-trans hostility now. What’s behind the shift? thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/14/w...

Breaking the silence around senior LGBTQ+ sexual health. Cultural norms, stigma and limited screenings put LGBTQ+ seniors at risk—but one Ohio provider is working to change that. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/14/b...

Sweet Spot revives Ohio’s underground party scene with the weirdest sapphic rave of the decade. Cleveland’s only sapphic rave injects a decades-old party scene with something ‘new and fresh and weird.’ thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/13/s...

“If we’re thinking about being able to do meaningful work to support the lives of our community, we need to hear from that community to find out what would make the most difference for them." thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/08/i...

Equality Ohio releases Family Law Guide for LGBTQ+ Ohioans. The updated guide comes during a challenging time for Ohio’s LGBTQ+ families. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/11/e...

Lakewood, the ‘unofficial gay capital of Ohio,’ unanimously passes Gender Freedom Policy. City Council defends transgender rights from state and federal attacks. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/10/l...

NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (10/8/25): Finding Focus in Covering LGBTQ+ News When it Just Keeps Coming Featuring: @oriion.bsky.social (@19thnews.org), Gisselle Medina (@fresnoland.bsky.social) and Sam Donndelinger (@unclosetedmedia.bsky.social). thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/08/t...

PARTICIPANTS NEEDED! - Groundbreaking survey launches to collect health-related data on LGBTQ+ Ohioans in Columbus and Central Ohio. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/08/i...

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Cleveland now has a full-time LGBTQ+ community liaison; one of only a handful in the country. Carey Gibbons is ready to build connections and create supportive services. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/07/c...

Republican lawmakers introduce abuse exemption to Ohio’s anti-LGBTQ+ Parents’ Bill of Rights. New education bill includes exemption for reporting LGBTQ+ students, eliminates 20 more provisions. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/06/r...