Trans blacksmith forges connections to her body and community in rural Ohio
‘It’s a dying art and a very meaningful and welcoming space, especially to queer folks’
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Lesbian-owned campground in rural Ohio wants to be a connective community space for LGBTQ+ visitors and locals alike
‘We think it’s crazy that we’re doing this, but we love it.’
How the lack of LGBTQ+ storytelling in rural Ohio inspired a rising queer influencer
Gav Galvan amplifies queer history to help those like him who grew up without it.
Yearly Ohio retreat treats Black transmascs to new experiences and ‘that brotherhood moment’
WARR provides a nearly-free 4-day getaway for Black trans men across Ohio
Ohio council member encourages residents to surveil local Pride celebration
Lebanon Pride’s organizers say the official’s Facebook post could ‘jeopardize’ attendees’ ability to ‘feel very safe and welcome’
First-time Prides in Ohio saw their hometowns in a new kaleidoscope of colors this year
‘We opened up a safe space for at least one person to attend.’
Lima residents, council members speak out against anti-LGBTQ+ billboards on the street and in city hall
Around 40 people attended a rally to protest against the billboards attacking nontraditional parents
‘Playing with fire’: Trump administration cuts HIV prevention funding to community-based organizations, including Equitas Health in Ohio
Advocates fear the cuts could set the stage for an increase in new HIV cases.
Anti-LGBTQ+ billboards pop up in rural Ohio. Communities are immediately pushing back.
‘These billboards don’t just attack LGBTQ+ families, they erase every Ohio kid whose home doesn’t fit a narrow, manufactured mold.’
Ohio middle school teacher launches effort to protect LGBTQ+ public school students from harmful laws and policies
Honesty for Mahoning Valley Education wants to activate communities to help stop ‘efforts to dismantle public education’
