H.L. Comeriato

Trans Ohioans create a safe space to teach other trans people how to shoot guns and handle firearms safely

‘People were smiling and happy and feeling comfortable [because] they have access to firearms for the first time in a safe place.’

By H.L. Comeriato ● Business ● March 19, 2026

Akron’s LGBTQ+-owned floral and plant boutique is still thriving after more than a decade in West Hill

Conservative lawmakers said part of their intent is to ban trans and gender non-conforming people from using public locker rooms

The bill on the table would grant protections to parents who reject their trans children

Chaplains, social workers and counselors say untrained chaplains place LGBTQ+ and non-Christian students at risk

Republican bill inviting volunteer chaplains to minister in Ohio public schools could place LGBTQ+ students at risk

By H.L. Comeriato ● Culture ● February 24, 2026

The LGBTQ+ events company announced plans to expand while celebrating ‘Sapphic Sips’ series anniversary

Republican sponsor: ‘We’re fighting a war here.’

By H.L. Comeriato ● Health & Wellness ● February 11, 2026

‘This is a sport that was given to us by Black and brown people so long ago, so why aren’t more Black and brown people doing this?’

By H.L. Comeriato ● Transgender ● February 9, 2026

Former Kappa Kappa Gamma members say they were wrongly removed for breaching sorority bylaws after protesting transgender inclusion.