2024 – The Buckeye Flame

5 LGBTQ+ Ohio Questions for 2025

By Ken Schneck ● Analysis ● December 31, 2024

2024 was certainly a lot for LGBTQ+ Ohioans. As 2025 begins, what can we expect from the year ahead? Here are some questions and predictions.

Republican lawmakers quietly pass bill targeting transgender Ohioans’ ability to run for public office

By H.L. Comeriato ● Politics ● December 30, 2024

House Republicans voted to expand who can challenge the eligibility of transgender candidates for office. The Senate did not concur.

Ohio lawmakers comfort the already-comfortable and afflict the already-afflicted for the holidays [COMMENTARY]

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Commentary ● December 28, 2024

‘The GOP-version of a special interest Santa Claus just wrapped a bow on the lame duck session and predictably handed out lumps of coal to the marginalized and candy to the influential.’

‘Students will have less safe adult.’ Ohio Senate Democrats urge Gov. DeWine to veto Parents’ Bill of Rights

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● December 20, 2024

After midnight on Wednesday—the last day of Ohio’s two-year legislative session—the Ohio House voted to approve HB 8.

Ohio House passes 11th-hour bill forcing teachers and counselors to out LGBTQ+ students; now heads to governor

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● December 19, 2024

‘We’re again saving the very worst piece of legislation for the middle of the night where everyone has tuned out.’

Bill forcing teachers to out LGBTQ+ students passes Ohio Senate; awaits final approval in House

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● December 18, 2024

‘This might be the worst bill we have ever voted on in this entire General Assembly.’

AudioCountess Luann chats with us about coming to Ohio with cabaret, class and Christmas

By Ken Schneck ● Culture ● December 18, 2024

Real Housewives of New York OG Luann de Lesseps is bringing her wildly popular cabaret tour to two Ohio locales.

Two Ohio LGBTQ+ equality bills get House hearings during last week of Lame Duck

By Ben Jodway ● Policy/Legislation ● December 18, 2024

Marriage Equality bill and Ohio Fairness Act received hearings, but didn’t make it out of committee or even to a second hearing.

Bathroom bans are not only discriminatory but also against Ohio’s economic interests [COMMENTARY]

By Sarah Kolick ● Commentary ● December 18, 2024

“The GOP in DC and in Columbus seem to have their heads in the toilet, wasting taxpayer dollars on bathroom bans.”

Two GLSEN Safe Space cards are in the foreground against a rainbow glistening classroom background.

Audio‘It’s not morally right.’ GLSEN’s executive director sounds off on Ohio’s anti-LGBTQ+ youth legislation

By Ben Jodway ● Podcasts ● December 16, 2024

GLSEN Executive Director Melanie Willingham-Jaggers talks with The Buckeye Flame on Ohio bills like SB 104.