Out community activist Cindy Strebig vies for seat on Lakewood City Council
'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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Mogadore Village’s Only Out Council Member Seeks Fourth Term
'As far as being the only out person in the room, it can be difficult.'
Will Akron Elect Its First Out Non-Binary Councilmember?
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]
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]
"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
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
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?
“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
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
With his teenage daughter as his campaign manager, Dion Manley made Ohio history with his election win in Gahanna.
