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The Buckeye Flame welcomes guest commentary from LGBTQ+ Ohioans in support of our mission to support community and civic empowerment through the creation of engaging LGBTQ+ Ohio content that chronicles our triumphs, struggles, and lived experiences. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in these pieces belong solely to the author of that individual piece, and not necessarily to the The Buckeye Flame.

With upcoming school board elections, we need you to be all in for ALL Ohio students [COMMENTARY]

By Guest Commentary ● Commentary ● September 26, 2023

Knock on doors with us to campaign for school board candidates who support welcoming, well-resourced public education.

Stop Stigma and Start Healing at an Equitas Health Support Group

By Guest Commentary ● Sponsored Content ● July 10, 2023

Asking for help is a key step in healing and a sign of strength. Here are six Equitas Health support groups that can help you take that step.

On ‘Biological Sex’: Anti-trans language relies on social constructs, not science [COMMENTARY]

By Guest Commentary ● Commentary ● June 16, 2023

How about we choose our words with cues from people actually affected by them?

Virtual event to explore intersection of gun violence and Ohio’s trans community

By Guest Commentary ● Transgender ● June 10, 2023

Moms Demand Action: “Whether it is working to reduce hate crimes or stemming the epidemic of suicide, we have work to do.”

Pay attention: LGBTQ+ marriage rights are entwined with Ohio’s dastardly special election on August 8

By Guest Commentary ● Policy/Legislation ● June 5, 2023

This isn’t political hyperbole. This is real. LGBTQ+ rights are on the line with the upcoming special election.

The Important Confluence of Pride Month and Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

By Guest Commentary ● Health & Wellness ● June 2, 2023

What do Pride Month and Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month have to do with each other? Actually, quite a bit.

We have fought before and won: An Ohio Lavender Graduation Ceremony keynote address

By Guest Commentary ● Health & Wellness ● May 7, 2023

On April 20, Dr. Emilia Lombardi delivered the keynote address at the Baldwin Wallace Lavender Graduation ceremony. These are her words.

“Not on our watch!” – Kaleidoscope Youth Center envisions a world where LGBTQ+ youth can thrive

By Guest Commentary ● Youth ● May 1, 2023

The hatred and bigotry that showed up on Saturday is but a microcosmic example of the hatred, bigotry faced by LGBTQ+ young people every day.

Why you need to care about next week’s state Board of Education anti-LGBTQ+ resolution

By Guest Commentary ● Commentary ● December 9, 2022

We need every community member across the state to speak up for these kids who cannot represent themselves and their own futures.

University of Mount Union chaplain comes out; shines spotlight on LGBTQ+ stories at intersection of Christianity

By Guest Commentary ● Community ● December 5, 2022

13 years ago, Tim Morrison was moved to explore college chaplaincy, but just recently took a huge step in sharing his whole self.

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