We're counting down our 10 most-visited LGBTQ+ Ohio stories of 2025. From homophobic bills to LGBTQ+ election victories to powerful commentary, here are the stories YOU consumed the most. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/29/t...

If you're wondering what Ohio Republican lawmakers are up to during their holiday break... ...two Ohio House Republicans just introduced a bill to designate ‘President Donald Trump Freedom Highway’. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/28/p...

NEW PODCAST EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (12/24/25): Exploring the Importance of Blogs in the LGBTQ+ Journalism Landscape. Featuring: Sue Kerr (@pghlesbian.bsky.social) and Mark S. King (@marksking.bsky.social). Hosted by Ken Schneck (@kenschneck.bsky.social) LISTEN IN TODAY!

PROGRESS! - Yellow Springs, Ohio, passes resolution condemning conversion therapy, drafts nondiscrimination ordinance. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/23/y...

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Cleveland Public Library honored for commitment to LGBTQ+ people and their families. PFLAG Cleveland bestowed their 2025 Bruce G. Kriete Community Award to the library for their inclusion efforts. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/18/c...

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...

Our warmest thoughts to all who knew Benji McComas. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/19/b...

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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.

HUZZAH! - Columbus suburb unanimously passes LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination ordinance. Grove City joins 36 other Ohio municipalities with LGBTQ+ protections amidst lack of statewide protections. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/18/g...

NEW PODCAST EPISODE! This News is So Gay (12/17/25): Diving Headfirst into LGBTQ+ Military and Education Stories Featuring: @kalish.bsky.social (@huffpost.com), Spencer Macnaughton (@unclosetedmedia.bsky.social) & @cwnewser.bsky.social (@advocate.com)! thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/17/t...

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LOVE. THIS. An Akron couple couldn’t find the perfect LGBTQ-affirming fraternity and sorority. So they created them. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/16/a...

INCREDIBLE STORY: Rural Ohio trans candidate nearly drops out of race after being targeted online, wins seat in Republican stronghold. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/15/a...

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Ohio Attorney General weighs in on City Club of Cleveland’s decision to host anti-LGBTQ+ hate group. City Club CEO tells conservative outlet: ‘We’re not canceling.’ thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/11/o...

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NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (12/10/25): LGBTQ+ Tech Drama & More on Trump’s ‘Cancelation’ of World AIDS Day. Featuring: H.L. Comeriato (The Buckeye Flame), Juan Michael Porter II (The Sero Project) and Jasmine Mithani (The 19th). thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/10/t...

THE LATEST: Ohio LGBTQ+ leaders pen open letter denouncing City Club of Cleveland after forum books anti-LGBTQ+ hate group. The hate group also responded. LINK IN FIRST COMMENT. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/09/o...

An out nonbinary candidate just won a seat in their ruby-red Ohio town by 13 votes. They didn’t believe it, either. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/09/g...

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Letha Pugh named to the prestigious YWCA Columbus ‘Women of Achievement’ list. The celebrated baker and change-maker wants everyone with multiple identities to let themselves shine. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/08/l...

One Last Push: The Greater Mahoning Valley LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment Needs Your Response. The survey closes at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 and responses are needed to help shape the future of LGBTQ+ services in the Valley. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/06/g...

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Ohio Republicans introduce bill that would ban state agencies from flying LGBTQ+ Pride flags. Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed similar language in the Ohio state budget earlier this year. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/05/s...

‘You Matter. Period.’ Inside an Ohio Clinic Making Sexual and Mental Health Work Together for LGBTQ+ Patients. Neighborhood Family Practice uses trauma-informed therapy & sexual-health integration to help LGBTQ+ patients unlearn shame, rebuild trust & reclaim their bodies. LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.

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With Studio West 117’s sudden closure announcement, LGBTQ+ orgs scramble to find alternative plans. From food pantry distribution to dodgeball leagues to monthly meeting space, many LGBTQ+ groups now have to pivot their plans. LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.

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Studio West 117 in Cleveland to close this month In a May 2023 Scene feature, Studio West got a barrel of mixed reactions from community members and its own employees just a year into operation. One called their experience “constant chaos.” LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.

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In Ohio, there are six laws on the books that criminalize living with HIV. And they are actually being ENFORCED. Here is another story of an Ohioan arrested under one of those laws. Read more at the link in the first comment. #WorldAIDSDay

In Ohio, there are six laws on the books that criminalize living with HIV. And they are actually being ENFORCED. Take a minute on #WorldAIDSDay to read about the experience of one Ohioan imprisoned under one of these laws. Read more at the link in the first comment.

Here on #WorldAIDSDay, know that there are Ohio champions fighting hard to maintain HIV/AIDS funding and services. Read more at the link in the first comment.

What happens when you let LGBTQ+ elders GO OFF? That's one of the many stories we covered on this week's episode of This News is So Gay. Listen in today! thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/26/t...

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NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (11/26/25): Digging into SNAP Benefits, Pride Updates and Lesbian Bars Feat: @josephjaafari.bsky.social (@lookoutnews.bsky.social), @bjodway.com (@reportforamerica.bsky.social) & @marissajae.bsky.social (@washingtonpost.com) thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/26/t...

Ohio sexual violence and sex trafficking experts warn against bill eliminating emergency path to safety for LGBTQ+ youth. READ MORE about the latest hearing on HB 172, which would remove emergency counseling sessions for Ohio's youth. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/25/n...

Cleveland Heights elects its first out LGBTQ+ mayor. And - come January - he may be the only one in Ohio. After a scandal-prone year for the previous mayor, Jim Petras aims to restore trust in city leadership. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/24/c...

We are so incredibly sad to learn about the passing of the amazing Udo Kier. He starred in Swan Song, an instant Ohio LGBTQ+ classic film that we discussed a few years back with Ohio LGBTQ+ filmmaker Todd Stephens. thebuckeyeflame.com/2021/04/15/t...

This is *such* an amazing Sunday read. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/09/19/r...

What a great day to revisit the story of Ohio's viral lesbian cheesemonger! thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/08/15/m...

This week's episode of This News is So Gay is a MUST-LISTEN as we explore the line between activism and journalism. Go listen in today! thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/19/t...

Shades Oasis helps LGBTQ+ Ohioans embrace pleasure and recover from sexual trauma Clients grow and heal at Ohio’s only pleasure education and exposure center ✏️ @hcomeriato.bsky.social thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/21/s...

‘This is just indoctrinating.’ Ohio Senate approves bill to allow public schools to display Ten Commandments All but one of the Senate Republicans voted to move the bill forward to the Ohio House. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/20/o...

TODAY - Dozens of Trans Day of Remembrance events all across Ohio. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/17/o...