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Mandy Shunnarah

Mandy Shunnarah is a nonbinary, bisexual, Palestinian-American writer living in Columbus, Ohio. Their first book, Midwest Shreds: Skaters and Skateparks in Middle America, will be out soon. Read more at mandyshunnarah.com.

Mandy's Latest Articles

Queer sex educator fired from Ohio Department of Health for inclusive sex ed outreach

By Mandy Shunnarah ● Health & Wellness ● August 10, 2022

When Jessica Warner was hired at the Ohio Department of Health as a sexual health educator, she thought she’d landed her dream job.

A New — and needed — LGBTQ+ caucus has launched for AAPI women & nonbinary Ohioans

By Mandy Shunnarah ● Community ● April 26, 2022

The new caucus will provide the opportunity to find fellowship, exploration, and collective power to create needed change.

The Unbelievable Struggles of Queer Organizers Trying to Unionize an Ohio Starbucks

By Mandy Shunnarah ● Business ● April 7, 2022

From misgendering to denial of promised trans healthcare, queer union organizers at an Ohio Starbucks have their work cut out for them.

After a pandemic hiatus, Lesbians Benefitting the Arts sponsors art show at Stonewall Columbus

By Mandy Shunnarah ● BIPOC ● March 4, 2022

For the past 2 years during COVID, Lesbians Benefitting the Arts hasn’t been able to produce the events they’re known for. Now they’re back.