National publication declares an LGBTQ+ Ohio “victory”; the reality is…different By Ken Schneck ● Analysis ● November 7, 2022 The national headline proclaimed “In Ohio, Trans Students Triumph Against the Odds.” Only, that’s kinda sorta not what happened…
Ohio art exhibit explores intersection of chronic illness, disability, identity & creativity By Rebecca Vontroba ● BIPOC ● November 2, 2022 “W/O Limits: Art, Chronic Illness, & Disability,” is on view through November 12 at Artists Archives of the Western Reserve in Cleveland.
Honoring Summit Station: Ohio just approved its 3rd ever LGBTQ+ historical marker, but needs your support to install it By Rebecca Vontroba ● Community ● November 1, 2022 Opened in 1980, Summit Station was Ohio’s first and longest-running lesbian bar. Now a campaign is underway to memorialize that history.
This 70-year-old LGBTQ+ candidate is standing up to challenge a Republican no one else would challenge By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● October 31, 2022 Lynn Gorman is challenging Kirk Schuring, a Republican who avoids term limits by swapping House and Senate positions with another legislator.
Yelling ‘Queer’ in a Crowded Theatre: The OutReels Cincinnati Film Festival returns for an 11th year By The Buckeye Flame ● Culture ● October 28, 2022 16 LGBTQ+ films with will be screened throughout the 3-day festival, including shorts, documentaries, & international features.
Akron bans LGBTQ+ conversion ‘therapy’ for minors; becomes the 11th Ohio city to do so By H.L. Comeriato ● Policy/Legislation ● October 25, 2022 Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan’s administration proposed the legislation, which the Akron City Council then passed unanimously.
Why this gay male Ohioan cares passionately about abortion rights [COMMENTARY] By Guest Commentary ● Commentary ● October 25, 2022 “I am a gay man who understands that abortion access is fundamental to my own freedom.”
Executive Committee of Ohio’s State Board of Ed to consider sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ resolution…on Halloween By The Buckeye Flame ● Transgender ● October 24, 2022 The resolution would officially reject Title IX language that would protect LGBTQ+ students from discrimination.
This Ohio transgender choir is hitting all of the right notes By Caitlin Fisher ● Culture ● October 24, 2022 More than just the music, the choir climbs scales of confidence and self-expression of all of its members.
Meet Cleveland’s 2022 LGBTQ+ Heritage Day Award Honorees By H.L. Comeriato ● Community ● October 21, 2022 Each October, the City of Cleveland honors the contributions of LGBTQ+ people on LGBTQ+ Heritage Day. Meet this year’s honorees.