Families Archives – The Buckeye Flame

Conservative Christian lawmakers push for chaplains to serve as ‘substitute mothers and fathers’ in Ohio public schools

Republican bill inviting volunteer chaplains to minister in Ohio public schools could place LGBTQ+ students at risk

By Ken Schneck ● Families ● March 4, 2026

Shaker Heights dad’s queer clothing line builds community.

By Ben Jodway ● Education ● February 28, 2026

Little Miami School Board deemed the flags to be “sexuality content.”

Under the guise of ‘protecting children,’ the national ‘campaign’ gathers together multiple anti-LGBTQ+ designated hate groups

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

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

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

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.

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.

By Ben Jodway ● Education ● October 16, 2025

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

By Ken Schneck ● Families ● October 11, 2025

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