Analysis Archives – The Buckeye Flame

2025-26 Guide to Ohio’s LGBTQ+ Legislation (136th General Assembly)

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● May 15, 2026

To help you differentiate one bill from another, we have put together this easy-to-use reference guide to Ohio LGBTQ+ legislation.

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‘Do you even hear yourselves?’ 7 Quotes from the latest hearing to display the Ten Commandments in Ohio public schools

By Ken Schneck ● Analysis ● March 13, 2025

Two witnesses offered in-person opponent testimony – those standing against the bill – with 11 others having also submitted testimony.

How SB 1 aims to erase DEI programs, including LGBTQ+ spaces on Ohio’s public university campuses

By Guest Submission ● Commentary ● February 17, 2025

Senate Bill 1 is a threat to Ohio’s LGBTQ+ campus life – and if passed, will play a major role in the enrollment of queer college students.

9 Quotes from the first hearing for the bill to allow the Ten Commandments in Ohio public school classrooms

By Ken Schneck ● Analysis ● February 12, 2025

Bill sponsor Sen. Terry Johnson insisted on Tuesday that the inclusion of the Ten Commandments has “nothing to do with religion.”

After more than three decades, queer men will finally be able to donate their tissue

By Cole Williams ● Health & Wellness ● January 16, 2025

The little-known FDA policy caused thousands of members of our community to be denied their dying wishes.

5 LGBTQ+ Ohio Questions for 2025

By Ken Schneck ● Analysis ● December 31, 2024

2024 was certainly a lot for LGBTQ+ Ohioans. As 2025 begins, what can we expect from the year ahead? Here are some questions and predictions.

LGBTQ+ Needs Assessment: Stresses mount in Ohio as youth bullying, hateful legislation increase

By Guest Submission ● Analysis ● November 7, 2024

According to the Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment, an alarming 100% of 59 LGBTQ+ youth surveyed reported bullying because of their identity.

Why Ohio’s anti-gerrymandering Issue 1 is an LGBTQ+ rights issue

By Cris Seda Chabrier (they/them) ● Politics ● October 26, 2024

Ohio is one of the most gerrymandered states in the nation. So how does that affect our LGBTQ+ population?

Do you know your HB 6 from 8 from 68? Here’s your 2024 guide to Ohio’s LGBTQ+ legislation.

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● October 22, 2024

To help you differentiate one bill from another, we have put together this easy-to-use reference guide.

13 quotes from the latest hearing to ban public drag performances in Ohio

By Ken Schneck ● Analysis ● June 5, 2024

Testimony included a rep from Gays Against Groomers, a hate group Republican lawmakers went out of their way to praise.