Editor’s 2023 Resolution: Celebrate LGBTQ+ Ohio wins. Because they…happen. Right? By Ken Schneck (he/him), Editor ● Commentary ● January 2, 2023 February 7, 2023 There really are LGBTQ+ wins here in Ohio. But sometimes they’re difficult to see. Your help is needed on this one.
The Buckeye Flame’s “Top 6” LGBTQ+ Ohio stories of 2022 By Ken Schneck (he/him), Editor ● Analysis ● December 28, 2022 February 7, 2023 There were certainly some horrible anti-LGBTQ+ Ohio stories in 2022. But please know that there were delightful and empowering ones too!
3 things I learned while grieving the death of my father…who deadnamed, misgendered & hurt me By Kei Graves ● Commentary ● December 20, 2022 February 7, 2023 “It has taken me a year to write this, but I am thankful that now I have the space and time to articulate the lessons I have learned.”
Why you *need* to care about next week’s state Board of Education anti-LGBTQ+ resolution By Guest Commentary ● Commentary ● December 9, 2022 February 7, 2023 We need every community member across the state to speak up for these kids who cannot represent themselves and their own futures.
Conflicting narratives emerge regarding cancelation of Columbus Holi-Drag Storytime event By Rachel Dissell ● Commentary ● December 6, 2022 February 7, 2023 Seven different statements have been made since the event’s cancelation…but they don’t completely line up.
University of Mount Union chaplain comes out; shines spotlight on LGBTQ+ stories at intersection of Christianity By Guest Commentary ● Commentary ● December 5, 2022 February 7, 2023 13 years ago, Tim Morrison was moved to explore college chaplaincy, but just recently took a huge step in sharing his whole self.
An Ohioan in a London gay bar hearing about Colorado Springs By Ken Schneck (he/him), Editor ● Commentary ● November 21, 2022 February 7, 2023 I was in a London gay bar last night when an American asked for a moment of silence. The response was…different.
Holding space in Ohio for grief — and action — about Colorado Springs By Elaine Schleiffer ● Commentary ● November 20, 2022 February 7, 2023 “Hold space for grief today, and for the urgency of action that grows out of grief.”
National publication declares an LGBTQ+ Ohio “victory”; the reality is…different By Ken Schneck (he/him), Editor ● Analysis ● November 7, 2022 February 7, 2023 The national headline proclaimed “In Ohio, Trans Students Triumph Against the Odds.” Only, that’s kinda sorta not what happened…
Why this gay male Ohioan cares passionately about abortion rights [COMMENTARY] By Guest Commentary ● Commentary ● October 25, 2022 February 7, 2023 “I am a gay man who understands that abortion access is fundamental to my own freedom.”