Community Archives – The Buckeye Flame

Cleveland and Columbus celebrate legal victory for LGBTQ+ residents in federal lawsuit against Trump

Trump’s executive orders prohibited cities from using federal grant dollars to fund programs that promote DEI and ‘gender ideology.’

Our goal with this LGBTQ+ Ohio Nonprofit Guide is to support individuals finding the community they might be seeking.

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● July 9, 2026

An LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination ordinance could be hot on the resolution’s heels

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● July 8, 2026

LGBTQ+ people have higher barriers to seeking and getting help, fearing mistreatment from social workers, healthcare workers and law enforcement.

By Ben Jodway ● Queer Joy ● June 29, 2026

The Rainbow Society of Medina County’s MoE’s Closet opened last January and has already helped its queer neighbors

By Ben Jodway ● Pride ● June 26, 2026

LGBTQ+ residents of Troy want a ‘place we could go’

By H.L. Comeriato ● Culture ● June 25, 2026

The legendary drag troupe received an official historical marker as state lawmakers debate a public drag ban

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

“We’re all in this together,” said founder Sabrina Ray, who created TransHearts in February.

By Ben Jodway ● Community ● June 23, 2026

A survey will help inform our coverage of LGBTQ+ rural Ohio in that corner of the state.