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The Buckeye Flame welcomes guest submissions 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.

Guest's Latest Articles

Ohio’s Center for Christian Virtue called our LGBTQ+ youth crisis hotline ‘dangerous.’ Here are the (life-saving) facts.

By Guest Submission ● Commentary ● January 19, 2025

“Our hotline typically received about 284 calls a month from Ohio. Following Governor DeWine’s signing of HB 8, calls surged to 1,134.”

LGBTQ+ Needs Assessment: Stresses mount in Ohio as youth bullying, hateful legislation increase

By Guest Submission ● Analysis ● November 7, 2024

According to the Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment, an alarming 100% of 59 LGBTQ+ youth surveyed reported bullying because of their identity.

Ohio’s anti-LGBTQ movement threatens to eclipse all other hope [COMMENTARY]

By Guest Submission ● Commentary ● April 10, 2024

‘As long as these dark shadows seek to eclipse queer and trans joy, we cannot expect young people to stick around and watch.’

Politics should not be personal. Now is the time to act for Ohio’s trans community.

By Guest Submission ● Commentary ● January 30, 2024

Politics become personal when one’s identity is attacked. Unfortunately, for the transgender community, politics are personal.

The Ohio House is coming back early to override the governor’s HB 68 veto and we need a miracle [COMMENTARY]

By Guest Submission ● Commentary ● January 3, 2024

‘They say they have the votes and, frankly, we believe them.’

Why Christians should care about Ohio’s House Bill 68 [COMMENTARY]

By Guest Submission ● Commentary ● December 20, 2023

“Christians express love when we adjust our environment and our systems to accommodate the needs of others.”

I am an Ohio transgender athlete. I’m not willing to choose between field hockey or being my true self. [COMMENTARY]

By Guest Submission ● Commentary ● October 24, 2023

‘We don’t deserve to have to sacrifice ourselves, our identities, or the sports we play.’

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

By Guest Submission ● 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 Submission ● 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 Submission ● Commentary ● June 16, 2023

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