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Cultivating Hope for LGBTQ+ Ohio Youth to Become Proud Scholars

By Megan Hageman ● Community ● August 18, 2020

“We are a stepping-stone to help these youth first recognize that there is hope.”

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Restaurant Workers Struggle to Access Unemployment Aid, Get Back on Their Feet

By The Buckeye Flame ● Families ● August 13, 2020

“Her wife is working full time as a chef at a restaurant where other full-time workers are offered spousal coverage, but Rodriguez says the employer declined to offer it to them.”

Navigating Toxic Family Members During Turbulent Times

By BJ Colangelo ● Commentary ● July 26, 2020

Carrie Buckley first knew their relationship with their father wasn’t going to be salvageable back in 2016.

Four Ohio Agencies Detail Increased Need for LGBTQ+ Foster and Adoptive Parents

By Megan Hageman ● Families ● July 14, 2020

Within the adoption system, the need for devoted foster and adoptive parents continues to grow, especially for LGBTQ+ youth.

New Housing Moves Forward for LGBTQ+ Seniors in Cincinnati

By Briana Oldham ● Community ● July 12, 2020

Plans for an LGBTQ housing community for seniors were announced earlier this year.

New Report Documents Bullying of LGBTQ+ Youth in Mid-Ohio Valley

By Ken Schneck ● Bisexuality/Bi+ ● June 29, 2020

A new report out of the Mid-Ohio Valley region details that LGBTQ+ youth in the Mid-Ohio Valley are suffering as a result of discrimination and a…

LGBTQ+ Support Grows in the Mid-Ohio Valley

By Ilona Westfall ● Bisexuality/Bi+ ● June 29, 2020

We spoke with Out MOV president, Jeanne Peters, about why the work they do is so important and how you can help.

Scenes from the 1st Annual Elyria LGBTQ+ Pride Car Parade [GALLERY]

By The Buckeye Flame ● Community ● June 28, 2020

On Sunday, June 28, Pride was distinctly mobile as 25 cars took part in the 1st Annual Elyria LGBTQ+ Pride Car Parade.

COMMENTARY: Breaking B(re)ad Habits

By Guest Commentary ● BIPOC ● June 22, 2020

We’re in a global pandemic. Racism is trending. And my mom has Alzheimer’s.