Dayton drag performers The Rubi Girls receive Ohio Historical Marker despite Trump’s funding cuts

The legendary drag troupe received an official historical marker as state lawmakers debate a public drag ban

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2026 LGBTQ+ Ohio Pride Guide

To #FindYourPride, our 2026 guide has sections organized by city and by date.

TransHearts provides peer-led support, resources for trans, nonbinary and gender non-conforming people in Dayton

“We’re all in this together,” said founder Sabrina Ray, who created TransHearts in February.

AudioThis News is So Gay (6/24/26): Framing Data on LGBTQ+ Equality and What to Actually Do With the Numbers

Featuring: Jasmine Mithani (The 19th) and H.L. Comeriato (The Buckeye Flame)

Are you part of rural NW Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community? We want to hear from you!

A survey will help inform our coverage of LGBTQ+ rural Ohio in that corner of the state.

How an Ohio vending machine has become a harm-reduction lifeline

Caracole in Cincinnati introduced the machines in Ohio as an always-open, judgment-free doorway to connection, care and education.

‘We’re broke, but determined.’ Ohio trans-affirming organization makes plea for support to keep their doors open

Margie’s Hope was founded in 2011 and opened Margie’s Closet, a trans-affirming Cleveland clothing store, in 2021.

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