“Just like Trump, God is raising Josh Mandel up” – Antigay Ohio politician introduces transphobic Ohio Senate candidate [VIDEO] By The Buckeye Flame ● Faith ● September 29, 2021 Josh Mandel spent 40+ minutes covering a range of topics from comparing masks mandates to “child abuse” to transphobic remarks. All on 9/11.
Hey LGBTQ+ Community! – Live, work, or play in Akron? Then do THIS! Now! (Please?) By Ken Schneck ● BIPOC ● September 13, 2021 The Greater Akron LGBTQ Needs Assessment recently launched. It is a first-of-its-kind survey. And it needs you!
Transness, Judaism, and Orchids: Interview with Trans Elder Ginny Millas By The Buckeye Flame ● Transgender ● September 6, 2021 “There were nudges to me over time… little clues and hints. I just wasn’t ready to hear that.”
Meet the Ohio nun who has been working on the frontlines of HIV/AIDS work for decades By Ken Schneck ● Faith ● August 27, 2021 Not every nun lists their pronouns in their e-mail signature. But not every nun is quite like Sister Susan Zion.
Following Middle Schooler’s Attack, Allies Rally Around LGBTQ+ Youth in Defiance, Ohio By Alissa Paolella ● Youth ● July 8, 2021 Supporters in rural county grappled with the viral video showing the assault of a boy for wearing a rainbow flag across his shoulders.
This Ohio Organization is on a Mission to Bridge the LGBTQ+ Faith Divide By Jen Kuhn ● Faith ● March 24, 2021 LOVEboldly’s mission is to “empower willing Christians and LGBTQ+ individuals to step towards loving one another more boldly.”
UPDATE – Walsh U. Pres: Actor’s Content Does Not Meet Our Values & Standards; Actor Responds By Ken Schneck ● Culture ● March 23, 2021 This story comes as a new survey was just released revealing that LGBTQ+ students at Christian colleges face increased harassment.
Actor Daniel Franzese (“Mean Girls” / “Looking”): An Ohio University Just Fired Me For Being Gay By Ken Schneck ● Culture ● March 19, 2021 “I’m really the first casualty of the Vatican’s statement. That’s how quickly this affected a queer person.”
“Political” & “Not Appropriate”: Ohio School Board on Encouraging Students to Support LGBTQ+ Equality Efforts By Ken Schneck ● Faith ● February 23, 2021 Students were given the option to support the efforts of their peers working to update their community’s nondiscrimination statement.
9 Memorable Quotes from Thursday’s Opposition Testimony to the Ohio Fairness Act By Ken Schneck ● Transgender ● November 19, 2020 From pedophilia to tyranny to the bible, opponents to LGBTQ+ equality pulled out all the stops in Thursday’s hearing.