Elected officials in rural Ohio submit testimony in favor of state’s ‘drag ban,’ spurring response and a protest By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● November 14, 2025 The mayor of Greenville, Ohio, calls bill violators ‘degenerates’ in his letter to the state’s House of Representatives.
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.
‘I witnessed evil’: Anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups support Ohio’s public drag ban By H.L. Comeriato ● Policy/Legislation ● October 30, 2025 Bill banning public drag performances also targets transgender Ohioans who use public locker rooms
Ohio LGBTQ+ youth gain XP and craft queer tales through tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons By Ben Jodway ● Queer Joy ● October 27, 2025 ‘The staff were like, ‘Hey, the youth are clamoring for it. They want it.”’
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.
From ‘Wicked’ designer to ‘Hacks’ breakout star, Out100 honors 5 LGBTQ+ Ohioans By Ken Schneck ● Culture ● October 20, 2025 The annual list honors individuals who are influencing culture, especially during this challenging year for the LGBTQ+ community.
AudioThis News is So Gay (10/15/25): Taking A Break From Queer News to Dive Into Queer Culture By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● October 15, 2025 Featuring: Jim Farmer, Jorgie Rodriguez and Rax Will.
Sweet Spot revives Ohio’s underground party scene with the weirdest sapphic rave of the decade By H.L. Comeriato ● Culture ● October 13, 2025 Cleveland’s only sapphic rave injects a decades-old party scene with something ‘new and fresh and weird.’
A Stage for Everyone: Rise Up Arts Alliance builds safe space in rural Ohio By Avery Plummer ● Rural ● October 3, 2025 ‘We are the first organization where they’ve been able to be themselves.’
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.’