An Ohio Republican rep just introduced legislation to designate a new LGBTQ-related day. And yes, of course it’s bad. By Ken Schneck ● Analysis ● March 20, 2023 The bill is sponsored by Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery), a Baptist pastor, the primary sponsor of another bill to deny gender-affirming care.
Using “Pregnant Patients” to Torpedo Abortion and Trans Rights By Kenyon Farrow ● Health & Wellness ● March 9, 2023 How Cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer misrepresented an abortion bill’s language in a way that felt primed to generate additional controversy
We shouldn’t have to fight this hard to do something as selfless as giving blood By Cole Williams ● Health & Wellness ● February 10, 2023 The FDA just (FINALLY!) updated their blood donation guidelines to be more inclusive…but we still have further to go.
Ohio’s LGBTQ+ kids need protection from bullies and violence, not adults targeting and bullying them too By David DeWitt ● Commentary ● January 19, 2023 “Repugnant jackals in the Ohio Statehouse have made repeated attempts to pass anti-LGBTQ+ laws for no reason.”
Editor’s 2023 Resolution: Celebrate LGBTQ+ Ohio wins. Because they…happen. Right? By Ken Schneck ● Commentary ● January 2, 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 ● Policy/Legislation ● December 28, 2022 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 “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 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 (She/Her) ● Commentary ● December 6, 2022 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 ● Community ● December 5, 2022 13 years ago, Tim Morrison was moved to explore college chaplaincy, but just recently took a huge step in sharing his whole self.