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Dayton drag performers The Rubi Girls receive Ohio Historical Marker despite Trump’s funding cuts

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

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2026 LGBTQ+ Ohio Pride Guide

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

TransHearts provides peer-led support, resources for trans, nonbinary and gender non-conforming people in Dayton

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

Are you part of rural NW Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community? We want to hear from you!

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

‘We’re broke, but determined.’ Ohio trans-affirming organization makes plea for support to keep their doors open

Margie’s Hope was founded in 2011 and opened Margie's Closet, a trans-affirming Cleveland clothing store, in 2021.

Toledo native creates Black LGBTQ+ safe space, The Collective

Many Black LGBTQ+ residents told Taren Lutchey that, while Toledo is LGBTQ+ friendly, there weren’t enough places for them to go to feel seen and accepted.

Community Foundation of Lorain County launches new LGBTQ+ affiliate fund amid funding and legislative challenges

‘This will feel like a win for our ability to better serve them’

Organizers postpone Ohio equal rights ballot initiatives to 2027 ballot; signature collection to continue

‘Hopefully it will be a little calmer next year,’ said Ohio Equal Rights’ co-chair

Call for proposals now open: National gathering of LGBTQ+ organizers to be held in Midwest in 2027

Creating Change brings together thousands of participants to build strategy, share skills and strengthen the LGBTQ+ movement

Ohio LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations denounce Cleveland Clinic’s DOJ settlement

One organization will be cutting all ties to the Cleveland Clinic, including terminating referrals and co-sponsorships

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