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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.’

Mogadore Village’s Only Out Council Member Seeks Fourth Term

By Peter Kusnic ● Politics ● September 14, 2023

‘As far as being the only out person in the room, it can be difficult.’

Will Akron Elect Its First Out Non-Binary Councilmember?

By Peter Kusnic ● Politics ● May 2, 2023

Non-binary organizer and first-time candidate Fran Wilson says their campaign for Akron city council has met an “appetite for change” across the city.

Nickie Antonio, first & (for now) only out LGBTQ+ state legislator, aims for 2nd term [INTERVIEW]

By Peter Kusnic ● Health & Wellness ● May 2, 2022

Antonio remains the only out LGBTQ+ state legislator in Ohio – but, if she has anything to do with it, she will soon have company.

Marriage equality trailblazer Jim Obergefell sets sights on Ohio Statehouse [INTERVIEW]

By Peter Kusnic ● Policy/Legislation ● April 20, 2022

“Representation matters, and the LGBTQ+ community needs a voice at the table in the statehouse.”

Ohio’s First Out LGBTQ+ Elected Judge Poised for Reelection

By Peter Kusnic ● Community ● April 12, 2022

We chat with Judge Mary Wiseman about her re-election bid, the dearth of LGBTQ+ judges in Ohio, and a judge’s role in addressing HB 616.

Ohio State House Candidate Discusses How Growing Up with Gay Parents Shaped His Politics

By Peter Kusnic ● Policy/Legislation ● March 14, 2022

Though the maps for his district have not yet been finalized, Forhan is excited to run and bring equality & infrastructure to Ohio.

Cleveland’s gay bars fought to survive the pandemic. Will patrons return?

By Peter Kusnic ● Business ● March 3, 2022

“We lose money, that’s one thing, but I was really freaking out about my employees,” Kevin Briggs said. “What are they going to do?”

Out & Proud Vet Launches Campaign to Unseat OH-14’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Rep in US House

By Peter Kusnic ● Politics ● February 11, 2022

Democrat Matt Kilboy will face off against anti-LGBTQ+ Republican incumbent Dave Joyce in this northeast part of the state.

A Major Victory for Trans Representation After Historic Ohio School Board Race

By Peter Kusnic ● Families ● November 10, 2021

With his teenage daughter as his campaign manager, Dion Manley made Ohio history with his election win in Gahanna.

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