Al Snodgrass Vies to be Youngest & Only Out LGBTQ+ Member of Cleveland Heights City Council
"We want to normalize seeing candidates from different backgrounds in influential positions like city council."
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Bill Hedrick Could Become the First Out LGBTQ+ Municipal Judge in Ohio History
Bill Hedrick could become Franklin County's third out judge...just one year after the first two were elected.
Newark, Ohio’s First Out City Council Member Vies for Third Term
We spoke with Jeremy Blake about his path to politics, working with his Republican colleagues, and a possible third term ahead.
LGBTQ+ Protections Expand in Cuyahoga Falls Schools, Thanks to First Out Board Member
Now up for reelection, we spoke with Anthony Gomez about the achievements of his first term and what he wants to accomplish in his second.
Cleveland Indie Filmmaker Puts Queer Spin on Horror Zombie Classic
We spoke with Roger Conners about Cleveland’s indie film community, queer horror, and why—now more than ever—we need to support artists.
Out Black Lives Matter Organizer Vies for Zanesville City Council Seat in Historic Run
If elected, Kyle Johnson would become the first openly gay, youngest, and only person of color with a vote on Zanesville City Council.
The Magical & Queer Ohio of Author Christopher Barzak
We chatted with the award-winning author about the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in storytelling and how Ohio has inspired him.
Ohio District’s First Out School Board Member: “LGBTQ+ Students Have a Friend in Me.”
The Buckeye Flame spoke with David Donofrio about his leap into politics, the lessons of his first term, his reelection bid.
Cleveland’s Belt Publishing Delivers Broad View of Midwestern LGBTQ+ Life with New Anthology
"We wanted to give people a space to speak for themselves," says co-editor Kevin Whiteneir.
‘What’s Your Status?”: How COVID-19 Is Changing the Interactions on Meet-Up Apps in the LGBTQ+ Community
Users of meet-up apps attempt to navigate the tricky terrain of making new connections during a pandemic
