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UPDATED: Majority of out LGBTQ+ Ohio candidates win in November 4 General Election

By Anna Malefatto (she/her), Ben Jodway, H.L. Comeriato & Ken Schneck ● Politics ● November 18, 2025

From Ada to Akron to, a host of LGBTQ+ candidates from all across the state emerged victorious in their races.

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LGBTQ+ Ohioans mark Transgender Day of Remembrance [EVENT LIST]

By H.L. Comeriato ● Transgender ● November 17, 2025

Across the state, LGBTQ+ Ohioans mark Trans Day of Remembrance with vigils and community events

Free speech or platforming hate? City Club of Cleveland to host president of Ohio anti-LGBTQ+ hate group

By Ken Schneck & H.L. Comeriato ● Politics ● November 17, 2025

The Center for Christian Virtue was invited because of their “influence,” says speakers’ forum CEO.

Sugar Plum Tour to deck the halls of Akron with gay apparel and holiday home magic

By Ohio LGBTQ+ Events ● Community ● November 12, 2025

Live and virtual tours of decorated homes will benefit the Gay Community Endowment Fund.

Thwarted by his city council in 2024 for being a gay candidate, this Ohioan came back in 2025 and got more votes than them all

By Ken Schneck ● Rural ● November 5, 2025

David Nation could have sued the Waynesville City Council last year. Instead, he ran – and won – to make a statement.

A photo of people painting pumpkins at a park's gazebo with a rainbow filter in the background.

A new LGBTQ+ organization forms in rural Ohio town known as the setting of ‘Glee’

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● November 4, 2025

Lima was the setting for hit TV series and GLAAD award-winner “Glee” and is now the home of Lima Pride Alliance

Columbus or Bust: Amidst feelings of betrayal and hope, Cleveland’s Leather Annual Weekend (CLAW) leaves its namesake city

By Ken Schneck ● Culture ● November 3, 2025

CLAW announced that the 2026 event was moving after they were unable to book a contract with any Cleveland-area hotels or venues.

Equality Ohio lays off much of its staff, announces ‘bold new vision’

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● October 31, 2025

Union reports at least six employees terminated; Equality Ohio says four.

LGBTQ+ Workplace Impact Symposium to be held in Cleveland on November 12

By Ohio LGBTQ+ Events ● Business ● October 28, 2025

This half-day symposium is designed to strengthen the fabric of workplace belonging by convening leaders and professionals committed to advancing LGBTQ+ equity.

Chastity Bowick assumes new role as executive director of the Ohio-based Marsha P. Johnson Institute

By H.L. Comeriato ● Transgender ● October 24, 2025

‘We have to have unity within community. We have to do this together.’