Alone: Confessions of a Conservative, Christian Trans Woman [COMMENTARY] By Barbara Marie Minney ● Transgender ● October 16, 2020 “Like a World War I soldier caught between the trenches in no man’s land, there is nowhere for me to go.”
A Battle for LGBTQ+ Protections Is Being Fought in a Small Ohio Village You Don’t Know (But Should) By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● October 15, 2020 The tiny bedroom community of Golf Manor is now home to one of the most significant votes on LGBTQ+ rights in this November election.
A New Columbus LGBTQ+ Nightlife Venue Defies the Odds to Open During a Pandemic By The Buckeye Flame ● Transgender ● October 13, 2020 District West embraces drag inclusivity in a chic new space that is centered for performers and by performers.
Kaleidoscope Youth Center Pivots to COVID-19 Life, Continues to Champion LGBTQ+ Youth By Ken Schneck ● Transgender ● October 12, 2020 Kaleidoscope remains steadfast in their commitment to promote and support self-confident, healthy, productive lives for LGBTQ+ youth.
Everyone is Wishing You a Happy Coming Out Day…Except Ohio Republicans By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● October 11, 2020 A 57-word bill designating Coming Out Day in Ohio was proposed a year ago. Rep. Janine Boyd explains to us why it hasn’t been passed.
After Landslide Victory Against the Boss Who Fired Her, Charmaine McGuffey Fights to Become Hamilton County’s First Out Sheriff By Peter Kusnic ● Policy/Legislation ● October 8, 2020 Candidate speaks about police brutality, mass incarceration, and how she will create change within law enforcement.
Clerk of Courts Candidate Robb Koons Vying to Become First Out Elected Official in Marion County By Peter Kusnic ● Policy/Legislation ● October 7, 2020 “Running for office as an openly gay man, I feel like I can be a voice for the LGBTQ+ community in Marion.”
Out of Ohio: Lora Hirschberg (Oscar Winning Sound Mixer) By Ken Schneck ● Culture ● October 6, 2020 From a girl with a tape recorder in Olmsted Falls to Oscar-glory, Lora Hirschberg creates cinematic magic through sound.
With concerns and accusations swirling, a Cleveland trans rights protest was postponed … then canceled By Ken Schneck ● Transgender ● October 5, 2020 With Concerns and Accusations Swirling, Cleveland Trans Rights Protest Was Postponed Then Canceled.
Dayton Org Builds Massive Following & LGBTQ+ Advocacy Via…Memes By The Buckeye Flame ● Community ● October 2, 2020 With 1.3 *MILLION* followers, Have a Gay Day builds a massive audience as a meme dealer of rainbows and unicorns.