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Rural LGBTQ+ Ohio turns out for Fremont Pride. Here’s what we saw.

By Ken Schneck ● Pride ● July 25, 2026

“I want people walking away from Pride today feeling seen, heard and loved.”

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Cincinnati Pride drew thousands to the Queen City last weekend. Here’s what we saw.

By H.L. Comeriato ● Pride ● June 30, 2026

Thousands flocked to downtown Cincinnati for the city’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride march and festival

Grey skies. Light mists. All rainbows at Mansfield Pride.

By Ken Schneck ● Pride ● June 27, 2026

Here’s some of what we saw at the Pride celebration in Richland County.

Pride in the Valley showcased mountains of Pride spirit

By Ken Schneck ● Pride ● June 20, 2026

Here’s some of what we saw at the Pride celebration in Warren, Ohio.

Thousands gather for Stark County Pride in Canton, Ohio

By Josie Carpenter-Lewis ● Pride ● June 13, 2026

Here’s some of what we saw at the 5th annual festival.

Cleveland’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride festival draws thousands

By H.L. Comeriato ● Pride ● June 8, 2026

The city’s annual Pride in the CLE festival drew thousands to downtown Cleveland over the weekend. Here’s what we saw.

Columbus Fury hosts Pride Night. Here’s what we saw.

By Joe Adams (he/him) ● Pride ● February 1, 2026

Fans were treated to performances from the Columbus Pride Band, the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus and the Columbus Women’s Chorus.

LGBTQ+ Ohioans protest ICE during nationwide general strike

By H.L. Comeriato ● Community ● January 31, 2026

ICE agents are expected to arrive soon in central Ohio, where 15,000 Haitians are set to lose protected status next week.

The City Club of Cleveland hosts Center for Christian Virtue amid protests. Here’s what we saw.

By H.L. Comeriato & Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● January 16, 2026

City Club hosted the president of an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group Friday following weeks of backlash, drawing protestors.

‘United As One’ on Main Street: Thousands participate in Akron Equity March [GALLERY]

By Joe Adams (he/him) ● Pride ● August 24, 2025

Here’s what we saw on August 23 as Pride-goers gathered from across the region to celebrate authenticity and resistance in the Rubber City.

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