2025-26 Guide to Ohio’s LGBTQ+ Legislation (136th General Assembly)
To help you differentiate one bill from another, we have put together this easy-to-use reference guide to Ohio LGBTQ+ legislation.
Ohio LGBTQ+ Nonprofit Guide
Our goal with this LGBTQ+ Ohio Nonprofit Guide is to support individuals finding the community they might be seeking.
An open letter to Governor-Elect Dr. Amy Acton on addressing LGBTQ+ health disparities
'LGBTQ+ Ohioans and people living with HIV should not simply be the subjects of policy discussions; instead, they should have a meaningful role in shaping the policies that affect their lives.'
The Buckeye Flame releases Rural NW Ohio Information Ecosystem Assessment
The IEA will help us fill coverage gaps and generate new story ideas in rural NW Ohio
How did Ohio’s out LGBTQ+ candidates fare in the 2026 midterms?
Seven out LGBTQ+ candidates ran for public office in Ohio's 2026 midterms. Here's how they fared.
Audio This News is So Gay (11/4/26): Finally landing the plane of this wild election season
Featuring: Susan Tebben (Ohio Capital Journal) and Lauren Chapman (The Sacramento Bee)
Xenia School Board members want to warn parents about YMCA’s gender inclusion
District has had “no safety incidents occurring at the YMCA during school-sponsored activities”
Steeped Pearl pours into Ohio’s Black and LGBTQ+ communities through herbal storytelling
Since 2020, co-owners KaShala Smith and Dominique Todd-Shumate have fostered a supportive community where everyone gets oolong.
Bikes and Bingo: Two charity events for The Buckeye Flame on Thursday, Nov. 5
Proceeds will help sustain Ohio's LGBTQ+ newsroom
Betrayed, disappointed, hurt — and backing Democrats anyway
Many trans voters and their loved ones said they’re resigned to voting for Democrats in competitive races who don’t fully support them, fearing a worse alternative in Republicans.
Meet the queer and non-binary Ohioan transforming bagpiping culture across the country
‘There are so many layers of bagpiping lore and history. It's such a rich community of people, and it's only getting better.’
Over 100 years of major photographs by and about queer artists are on display at the Columbus Museum of Art
“Queer Constellations” runs from October 16 to March 21
