In college, he was ‘MAGA Christopher.’ Now, he’s out as bisexual and running to unseat a Republican

‘The whole message of being yourself in the LGBTQ+ community is being yourself in your own ways’

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Organizers cancel Ashtabula Pride for 2026; vow to return stronger in 2027

The Northeast Ohio celebration was canceled due to a lack of physical support and financial backing.

This News is So Gay (2/18/26): Celebrating Some Major Queer Media Milestones

Featuring: Jason Villemez (Philadelphia Gay News) and Jake Wittich (Windy City Times).

Rural Ohio church offers $5,000 reward for information on Pride flag arson on New Year’s Day

Lacking evidence, police consider case closed.

Meet the out Franklin County judge vying for a second term

We spoke with Judge George Leach of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas about his re-election bid.

An Open letter to the Columbus Blue Jackets: Speak up for the least of those in our community

A plea for our local hockey team to speak out on USA Hockey’s decision to ban trans players from programs.

Ohio Republicans introduce bill to protect parents who reject their trans children

Republican sponsor: ‘We’re fighting a war here.’

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