Community Archives – The Buckeye Flame

New poll: Supermajority of Ohio voters believe politicians use trans issues as a distraction

By Ken Schneck ● Politics ● June 1, 2026

Affordability/inflation is 5 times more a concern than transgender issues.

To #FindYourPride, our 2026 guide has sections organized by city and by date.

By Guest Commentary ● Commentary ● May 28, 2026

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

By H.L. Comeriato ● Community ● May 26, 2026

Federal lawsuit alleges Ohio BMV has ‘arbitrary’ and ‘overbroad’ censorship rules for personalized license plates

A councilor says the anti-discrimination law is ‘fake’

By Ben Jodway ● Culture ● May 22, 2026

Dave Huffman, vegan baker and Cleveland Cinemas veteran, wants to blend classic and genre films at the arthouse theater

By Ken Schneck ● Pride ● May 20, 2026

This was to be the second annual Upper Sandusky Pride celebration

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● May 19, 2026

The philanthropic fund recently surpassed more than $1 million in grants awarded since 2001.

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

By Ben Jodway ● Health & Wellness ● May 15, 2026

Rocksprings Wellness helps queer Ohioans get jobs, housing and learn independent living skills as safety nets shrink