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H.L. Comeriato

H.L. Comeriato (they/them) is an award-winning multimedia journalist living and working in Ohio. They were honored with the Sarah Pettit Memorial Award for National LGBTQ+ Journalist of the Year.

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H.L.'s Latest Articles

Ohio anti-LGBTQ+ hate group co-authors Trump administration ‘report’ alleging gender-affirming healthcare fraud

Human Rights Campaign called the report a 'sham' and a 'blatant attack' on transgender youth across the country

Toledo Pride draws thousands despite cloudy skies

Thousands flooded downtown Toledo to celebrate Toledo Pride, despite rain and overcast skies.

10 things LGBTQ+ Ohioans should know about absentee voting

Voting as an LGBTQ+ person can be overwhelming, so we’re breaking down your absentee options step-by-step.

10 things LGBTQ+ Ohioans should know about in-person early voting

Voting as an LGBTQ+ person can be overwhelming, so we’re breaking down the process step-by-step.

Ohio Republican proposes election bill that could protect transgender candidates

Republican at the center of anti-transgender controversy wants to reform the election law that caused it

Amy Acton adds LGBTQ+ equality language to campaign platform following anti-transgender controversy

‘All Ohioans deserve to be treated fairly and equally under the law. As governor, I am committed to standing up against discrimination and ensuring that every Ohioan’

Cleveland and Columbus celebrate legal victory for LGBTQ+ residents in federal lawsuit against Trump

Trump’s executive orders prohibited cities from using federal grant dollars to fund programs that promote DEI and ‘gender ideology.’

Cincinnati Pride drew thousands to the Queen City last weekend. Here’s what we saw.

Thousands flocked to downtown Cincinnati for the city's annual LGBTQ+ Pride march and festival

Dayton drag performers The Rubi Girls receive Ohio Historical Marker despite Trump’s funding cuts

The legendary drag troupe received an official historical marker as state lawmakers debate a public drag ban

2026 LGBTQ+ Ohio Pride Guide

To #FindYourPride, our 2026 guide has sections organized by city and by date.

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