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.’
With only a few days left until the election, Jesse Vogel knows LGBTQ+ support can be the key to victory By Ken Schneck ● Politics ● October 24, 2025 The out LGBTQ+ candidate for Columbus City Council aims to bring a new type of leadership to the state’s capital.
OutReels Cincinnati returns Nov. 7-9: Queer films, community and talkbacks By Queer Kentucky ● Culture ● October 24, 2025 The event grew out of a passion for independent film and a desire to create a platform for emerging filmmakers to showcase their work.
Cleveland now has a full-time LGBTQ+ community liaison; one of only a handful in the country By Ken Schneck ● Community ● October 7, 2025 Carey Gibbons is ready to build connections and create supportive services.
New mental health support group serves as positive resource for LGBTQ+ community in Greater Cincinnati By Caitlin McNally ● Health & Wellness ● September 30, 2025 ‘Groups like this one are so important so that people know they are not alone.’
Dayton Metro Library hosts upcoming free transgender history summit By H.L. Comeriato ● Transgender ● September 23, 2025 ‘Don’t struggle alone in despair. Let’s strive together. Come fill your cup with hope and community.’
Equality Ohio’s Executive Director Reflects on Year One as the State’s First Black Male Leading a Statewide LGBTQ+ Organization By Guest Commentary ● Commentary ● September 22, 2025 ‘Anytime we have stood up against tyranny throughout our history our collective power has been undeniable.’
Two Ohio LGBTQ+ elected officials targeted online after Charlie Kirk’s death By Ken Schneck & Ben Jodway ● Community ● September 17, 2025 The two office-holders experienced online harassment and a death threat leading to an FBI arrest.
Kaleidoscope Youth Center announces closing of housing program By Ken Schneck ● Youth ● September 16, 2025 “Our youth are scared, and so are we. It is not okay that they are facing the threat of returning to homelessness.”
Ohio county’s LGBTQ+ organization cuts support groups, events due to lack of funds By Ben Jodway ● Community ● September 16, 2025 LGBTQ+ Allies of Lake County coffers are running dry after Trump’s election.