Drew Filipski

Drew Filipski (he/him/his) is a freelance writer and journalist. An Ohio native, Drew is currently pursuing a major in journalism as part of the Carr Van Anda Program (B.S.J.) and a minor in marketing at Ohio University. Drew was selected as a scholar for NLGJA’s 2024 CONNECT Student Journalism Training Project and as a mentee for the inaugural Visit Greater Palm Springs Meet the Mentors program. His work has appeared in Signal Tribune, The Buckeye Flame, INTO, and Queerty.

‘You Matter. Period.’ Inside an Ohio Clinic Making Sexual and Mental Health Work Together for LGBTQ+ Patients

By Drew Filipski ● Health & Wellness ● November 25, 2025

Neighborhood Family Practice uses trauma-informed therapy and sexual-health integration to help queer and trans patients unlearn shame, rebuild trust and reclaim their bodies.

Breaking the silence around senior LGBTQ+ sexual health

By Drew Filipski ● Health & Wellness ● October 14, 2025

Cultural norms, stigma and limited screenings put LGBTQ+ seniors at risk—but one Ohio provider is working to change that.

As pharmacies close, one Ohio clinic is delivering dignity for the LGBTQ+ community

By Drew Filipski ● Health & Wellness ● August 12, 2025

With LGBTQ+ Ohioans facing pharmacy deserts and stigma at the counter, a Cleveland-based health center meets patients at their door.

Audio“We’ve got more stories to tell.” Sasha Colby on why she’s back on the road—and why Ohio is a must-stop.

By Drew Filipski ● Culture ● July 30, 2025

Ahead of her two Ohio tour stops, we talked to Sasha Colby about resisting anti-drag legislation, her time living in the Midwest and why Ohioans know good drag.

New Ohio nonprofit is cultivating a coastal queer community

By Drew Filipski ● Community ● June 17, 2025

The newly formed Equality Sandusky is providing Pride programming in the roller coaster capital of the world.

The Autonomy Project Is fighting for LGBTQ+ Ohioans, sex workers and creatives one event at a time

By Drew Filipski ● Community ● February 3, 2025

From legal defense funds to queer galas, this volunteer-led nonprofit is proving that resistance can be both strategic and celebratory.

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

By Drew Filipski ● Culture ● January 30, 2025

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

In Ohio, a queer dance party is redefining community—and it’s ‘PERF’

By Drew Filipski ● Culture ● January 6, 2025

A monthly party is reclaiming house music’s roots and redefining safe spaces for the Northeast Ohio queer community.

A rainbow duck is in front of the Ohio Statehouse in black-and-white.

Ohio lame-duck session has two pro-LGBTQ+ bills paddling upstream in recent hearing

By Drew Filipski ● Policy/Legislation ● December 13, 2024

First hearings were held for two bills that could have far-reaching implications for LGBTQ+ Ohioans, but may not make it out of committee.

AudioDeath Becomes Him: Ohio’s first out elected LGBTQ+ coroner brings new life to the role

By Drew Filipski ● Health & Wellness ● December 6, 2024

We spoke to Dr. Nathaniel Overmire of Franklin County about end-of-life dignity and building a more inclusive Ohio.

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