Families Archives – The Buckeye Flame

Oberlin becomes 15th Ohio city to ban conversion therapy on minors

By Ben Jodway ● Policy/Legislation ● January 21, 2026

The college town passed the ordinance after some modifications reacting to a federal appeals court decision that struck down Michigan’s statewide ban

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Ohio organizers ‘optimistic’ as campaign launches to collect signatures for two equal rights ballot initiatives

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● January 20, 2026

Over 880,000 signatures needed to guarantee marriage equality and nondiscrimination protections in Ohio

Cleveland Public Library honored for commitment to LGBTQ+ people and their families

By Ohio LGBTQ+ Events ● Community ● December 18, 2025

PFLAG Cleveland bestowed their 2025 Bruce G. Kriete Community Award to the library for their inclusion efforts.

2025-26 Guide to Ohio’s LGBTQ+ Legislation (136th General Assembly)

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● November 23, 2025

To help you differentiate one bill from another, we have put together this easy-to-use reference guide to Ohio LGBTQ+ legislation.

A Justice is Blind statue is in front of a children's book containing an LGBTQ+ character, The Fabulous Zed Watson. The background is the tops of books in rainbow.

Ohio teacher who was suspended for having LGBTQ+ books in her classroom loses her court case

By Ben Jodway ● Education ● October 16, 2025

The teacher and her lawyer are exploring how they want to move forward with the case

Equality Ohio releases Family Law Guide for LGBTQ+ Ohioans

By Ken Schneck ● Families ● October 11, 2025

The updated guide comes during a challenging time for Ohio’s LGBTQ+ families.

Ohio’s ‘Natural Family Month’ proponents claim heterosexual couples are ‘under attack’

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● October 1, 2025

In third hearing, ‘opting out’ of Mother’s Day emails is called a threat, and Ohio without the bill is compared to Communist Cuba.

COURT: You can now say “GAY” on your Ohio license plate

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● September 16, 2025

An Ohioan sued after he applied for a license plate reading “GAY” through the Ohio BMV and the plate was immediately rejected as “Inappropriate/Invalid.”

Attention LGBTQ+ Ohioans: You really can own a home. Truly!

By Ken Schneck ● Sponsored Content ● September 16, 2025

Despite the many benefits, LGBTQ+ Ohioans are less likely to be homeowners. The right advisor can change that.

Take a deep breath — marriage equality is probably here to stay

By The 19th ● Families ● September 12, 2025

Legal experts say the Supreme Court is unlikely to overturn its landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision anytime soon.