Commentary Archives – The Buckeye Flame

Dr. Amy Acton betrays Ohio’s trans community and yet again forces us into the ‘lesser of two evils’ debate

By NV Gay ● Commentary ● July 7, 2026

Just weeks after walking in Columbus Pride and being showered with love from the LGBTQ+ community, she chose to legitimize a discriminatory law that targets an infinitesimally small number of vulnerable youth in Ohio.

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Ohioans Deserve an Explanation from Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur on Her Anti-Trans Vote

By Guest Submission ● Commentary ● July 6, 2026

Kaptur refuses to explain her vote for HR 2616, which would force schools to out trans students and encourage a culture of fear

How an Ohio vending machine has become a harm-reduction lifeline

By Guest Submission ● Health & Wellness ● June 23, 2026

Caracole in Cincinnati introduced the machines in Ohio as an always-open, judgment-free doorway to connection, care and education.

Draw 4: Marriage Equality is a losing game of Uno unless Ohioans take action

By Guest Submission ● Commentary ● May 28, 2026

‘Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community cannot afford to assume that existing rights will remain untouched simply because they exist today.’

An Open letter to The City Club of Cleveland regarding RFK Jr.’s unchallenged homophobic remarks

By Guest Submission ● Health & Wellness ● May 8, 2026

‘The City Club owes the LGBTQ+ community of Cleveland, including me, an apology for being forced to endure this insulting and hateful rhetoric again.’