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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

U.S. Senate candidate Greg Levy’s socialist campaign draws LGBTQ+ voters in contentious midterms

‘The only way to really fight for trans equality for LGBTQ+ liberation is to fight for socialism and overturn capitalism for good.’

The Trans Handy Ma’am is taking her tools on tour, promoting new book with stop in Ohio

Mercury Stardust’s home maintenance content helps LGBTQ+ people live with dignity. Now she’s taking her book on the road.

Out at the Polls: The Buckeye Flame’s Ohio LGBTQ+ Voter Guide

Welcome to our five-part voter series, where we break down everything LGBTQ+ Ohioans should know before hitting the polls.

Meet Ohio’s 2026 out LGBTQ+ candidates for public office

Many LGBTQ+ Ohioans are running for public office ahead of Ohio’s contentious midterms

Democratic U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur releases two anti-transgender ads ahead of Election Day

‘I voted with Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of our schools'

10 things LGBTQ+ Ohioans with disabilities should know before hitting the polls

Accommodations include curbside voting, assistive technology and extra time and assistance with your ballot

Meet the Florida nonprofit sending hundreds of transgender Ohioans gender-affirming supply kits

The Queer Trans Project has sent more than 500 trans Ohioans custom gender-affirming supply kits worth a total of nearly $30,000

Everything LGBTQ+ Ohioans should know about how to vote on Election Day

Voting as an LGBTQ+ person can be overwhelming, so we’re breaking it down step-by-step. Here’s exactly what to expect on Election Day.

Upcoming rallies in support of transgender civil rights pop up across Ohio

Anti-transgender election rhetoric, driver’s license rule change, spark protests in Dayton and Columbus

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

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