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LGBTQ+ Ohio Senate hopeful says Democrats need to step up: ‘The house is on fire. There is no clear path.’

By Peter Kusnic ● Politics ● August 4, 2025

If elected, Rick Neal would be the only out gay male serving in the Columbus Statehouse in either the House or Senate.

Queer Columbus City Council hopeful champions growth through inclusion and open dialogue

By Peter Kusnic ● Politics ● December 16, 2024

‘I’m always going to be that champion ensuring that members of our LGBTQ+ community are seen and thriving.’

Meet Chagrin Falls’ first out school board member—now a candidate for Cuyahoga County Council

By Peter Kusnic ● Politics ● March 18, 2024

‘In all aspects of my life, I have done my best to be my authentic self and not allow fear to dictate how I enter spaces.’

Ohio’s anti-LGBTQ+ attacks prompt out gay commissioner’s historic Statehouse run

By Peter Kusnic ● Politics ● November 24, 2023

‘Take the frustration and anger you might have about something going on at any level of government and turn it into a chance to advocate for something good.’

Queer candidate seeks more diversity on Bowling Green City Council

By Peter Kusnic ● Politics ● November 3, 2023

‘I want people to feel they have a voice through me,” says Damon Sherry.

Safe-space battle turns Circleville mom into the town’s first out school-board candidate

By Peter Kusnic ● Politics ● November 1, 2023

‘I want to make sure that every student is visible, is heard and has someone who will stand up for them.’

Cincinnati Suburb’s First Out Candidate Runs to Make ‘Norwood for All’

By Peter Kusnic ● Politics ● October 27, 2023

‘I did not feel super welcome when I first moved here, and I want to do my part.’

Out candidate for St. Bernard Village Council hopes to pass antidiscrimination ordinance

By Peter Kusnic ● Politics ● October 23, 2023

‘When I came out at 16, I was kicked out. How could anyone knock me down when I’d been knocked down so many times before? I know how to get back up.’

A first for tiny Weston, Ohio: an out LGBTQ+ council member

By Peter Kusnic ● Politics ● October 2, 2023

‘I want everyone in the village to feel comfortable being who they are.’

Out community activist Cindy Strebig vies for seat on Lakewood City Council

By Peter Kusnic ● Politics ● September 20, 2023

‘For those in the LGBTQ+ community who can’t be seen and for those who don’t have a voice, here I am.’

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