Queer-owned farm-to-table businesses reclaim history in a former rural Ohio gay bar

‘I just loved the energy from the moment I had seen [the space.]’

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Responding to the City Club of Cleveland’s defense of next week’s Center for Christian Virtue forum [COMMENTARY]

“Dan Moulthrop states that he ‘doesn’t know’ whether the CCV qualifies as a hate group or how the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) defines that designation. This is an unacceptable evasion.”

The Buckeye Flame nominated for GLAAD Media Award for “Outstanding Independent Journalism”

This award recognizes creators and independent news organizations that drive journalism and commentary for and about LGBTQ+ people and issues.

Oberlin advances conversion therapy ban, with hesitation 

After a federal appeals court stopped Michigan’s ban, similar legislation in Ohio cities could be in jeopardy.

This News is So Gay (1/7/26): Carrying Stories into 2026 and Covering Rainbow Crosswalks

Featuring: Leo Cusimano (Dallas Voice), Ryan Williams-Jent (Watermark Out News) & Kate Sosin (The 19th)

Drag queen Sugar Vermonte announces bid for Ohio’s 9th Congressional seat

The Libertarian and Great Food Truck Race’ star’s challengers include one of the co-sponsors of Ohio’s proposed drag ban and the Democrat incumbent.

We heard from 38 Ohio LGBTQ+ nonprofits. Here’s what they said about their financial state.

“We are doing a LOT of pivoting and regrouping.”

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