On ‘Biological Sex’: Anti-trans language relies on social constructs, not science [COMMENTARY] By Guest Commentary ● Commentary ● June 16, 2023 How about we choose our words with cues from people actually affected by them?
Virtual event to explore intersection of gun violence and Ohio’s trans community By Guest Commentary ● Transgender ● June 10, 2023 Moms Demand Action: “Whether it is working to reduce hate crimes or stemming the epidemic of suicide, we have work to do.”
Pay attention: LGBTQ+ marriage rights are entwined with Ohio’s dastardly special election on August 8 By Guest Commentary ● Policy/Legislation ● June 5, 2023 This isn’t political hyperbole. This is real. LGBTQ+ rights are on the line with the upcoming special election.
Happy Pride Month, Ohio. Creepy, bully Republican lawmakers are fixated on assaulting our community [COMMENTARY] By David DeWitt ● Commentary ● June 3, 2023 Our trans sisters and brothers led the fight for our human rights, and now they’re being brutally targeted and victimized.
Breaking down the pseudoscience behind Ohio’s proposed gender-affirming care ban By Riley Roliff ● Commentary ● April 25, 2023 “The Ohio Legislature must trust the science, not Pastor Representative Gary Click.”
Allies, We Need All Hands On Deck: Volunteer at an Ohio Pride celebration this year By The Buckeye Flame ● Pride ● April 17, 2023 Last year, so many Ohio Pride celebrations fell far short of the number of volunteers needed to put on such huge and important events.
Walking around Cincinnati as a Black, Queer elder was the beginning of one Ohioan’s healing journey By Ron Clemons (He/Him) ● BIPOC ● April 11, 2023 “As far as I’m concerned, being older, Black and Queer is the trifecta of life,” said Ron Clemons.
Journalism is not a platform for anti-trans hate speech [COMMENTARY] By The Buckeye Flame ● Commentary ● April 9, 2023 Journalists at the Athens County Independent denounce a “deeply unethical and dangerous” article published by The Athens NEWS.
‘Back down? We think not.’ An Ohio queen reflects after performing through bomb threats, angry protests and an outpouring of support By Veranda L'Ni ● Community ● April 3, 2023 It began like any other booking request: a Drag Brunch at a restaurant and a Drag Story Hour at a church. And then the threats started.
People of Faith Must Speak out Against Chesterland Church Bombing [COMMENTARY] By Ben Huelskamp (he/they) ● Commentary ● March 30, 2023 An attack on a place of worship is an attack on all of us.