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Meet the Ohioan on a mission to shine a spotlight on trans acceptance in elder care

By Caitlin Fisher ● Elders ● September 5, 2024

Many LGBTQ+ adults simply don’t have a support network of people who can visit and watch out for discrimination.

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Photo illustration of out lesbian Mayor Pam Conine against the background of Yellow Springs Pride.

Sure, Mayor Pam Conine of Yellow Springs is gay, but ‘it’s not a big deal’

By Ben Jodway ● Politics ● August 2, 2024

An “educator at heart,” Conine is doing what she can to make her Dayton-area community better for all of its residents.

Small-town Ohioan finally getting his due as the ‘Godfather of Gay Pulp Fiction’

By Megan Becker ● Literary ● July 8, 2024

Victor Banis, who grew up in Preble County, Ohio, redefined LGBTQ+ literature and captured a global audience.

How a Gay Ohio Pastor Turned His Grandmother’s Motto into a Lifetime of Alzheimer’s Advocacy

By Caitlin Fisher ● Sponsored Content ● May 28, 2024

On April 23, over 200 advocates gathered from across Ohio for the 25th annual Alzheimer’s Association State Advocacy Day.

Ohio has one of the highest rates of Alzheimer’s in the country. Why should this concern the LGBTQ+ community?

By Caitlin Fisher ● Health & Wellness ● March 29, 2024

‘Alzheimer’s doesn’t know gender or orientation. It can impact anyone.’

Exploring LGBTQ+ Cleveland with elders in mind

By H.L. Comeriato ● Elders ● February 23, 2024

From the thriving gay bars of the 1970s to thriving LGBTQ+ businesses today, see why Cleveland is a blooming destination for gay elders.

Ohio Lesbian Archives settles into a new home. All you need to do is visit.

By Riley Roliff ● Community ● January 2, 2024

The Cincinnati collection is two friends’ heroic effort ‘to not be invisible again.’

The fight to inspire: Meet Ohio’s LGBTQ+ everyday elder heroes

By James Bigley II ● Elders ● November 21, 2023

Meet our “Everyday Elder Heroes,” four reader-nominated Ohioans over the age of 55 who have made a lasting impact within Ohio LGBTQ+ communities and beyond.

Dozens of LGBTQ+ Ohioans and allies receive awards for activism and advocacy

By H.L. Comeriato ● Community ● November 2, 2023

Each year, LGBTQ+ organizations recognize dozens of LGBTQ+ Ohioans and allies for their contributions to LGBTQ+ communities across the state. Meet the latest 2023 honorees.

The Important Confluence of Pride Month and Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

By Guest Commentary ● Health & Wellness ● June 2, 2023

What do Pride Month and Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month have to do with each other? Actually, quite a bit.