‘Free Beer Tomorrow’ documentary and research project honors Ohio’s longest lesbian-owned-and-operated bar

In Columbus, Jack’s/Summit Station is remembered as a welcoming and well-respected lesbian social spot.

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Central Outreach Wellness Center has moved into a new and improved Columbus space

“This new location helps us show up fully for Columbus, today and for years to come.”

Trans-owned plant shop The Leaf Lounge takes root in rural Ohio

By collaborating with other local businesses, Kayden Warner sows the seeds of a greener community space in Fremont.

AudioThis News is So Gay (2/4/26): Navigating Protests and Our Journalist Colleagues Being Arrested

Featuring: Dana Piccoli (News is Out), John Parker (The Gaily Show) and Joe Reberkenny (The Washington Blade)

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: Gayby’s First Pride Photo Project!

We’re going analog for Pride 2026 – and we need your help to make it happen!

AudioThe Map of Us: The LGBTQ+ Media Mapping podcast

Hosted by Dana Piccoli of News is Out, the series features editors and publishers from LGBTQ+ outlets across the country sharing how they keep their communities informed and visible in a rapidly changing media landscape.

Ohio native Durand Bernarr is ‘En Route’ to the Grammys and even more greatness

The out artist is ready to make an “Impact” with his new single, album and historic Grammy nomination.

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