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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.

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Drew's Latest Articles

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

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

Sugar plums and Christmas queens light up LGBTQ+ Ohio holiday house tours

With vibrant décor and an open-door spirit, one Akron couple’s home is making the yuletide gay.

How to ease the mental health burden for LGBTQ+ Ohioans

How Neighborhood Family Practice provides a safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals to access mental health care.

The Plant Gays are branching out in Ohio and sharing tips to help you grow

From pop-ups to plant havens, owners David and Aidan are cultivating community—one bud at a time.

Aging with HIV: How to create an Ohio safe haven where comprehensive care is the goal

Neighborhood Family Practice steps up for LGBTQ+ elders.

How one library is offering a lifeline for queer Ohioans with one of the nation’s only LGBTQ+ specialist roles

From programming to policy, the Dayton Metro Library is breaking new ground amid rising censorship.

Caught between recovery and community, sober LGBTQ+ Ohioans seek middle ground

Local community leaders urge fellow queer organizers to prioritize a need for sober spaces.

Rain outside, rainbows inside: Lorain County Pride shines through the clouds [GALLERY]

By the end of the event, the sun had started shining through the clouds, illuminating Lorain County Pride for all to see.

Cleveland Pride Band marches forward with all the right notes

With their upcoming “Rock Through the Ages” concert, the Cleveland Pride Band is striking a chord with local LGBTQ+ musicians.

A new Ohio LGBTQ+ Center presents a Stark solution in nurturing community 

In August, Queer in Canton celebrated the official opening of its community center in partnership with Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio.

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