Genderqueer/Nonbinary Archives – The Buckeye Flame

An out nonbinary candidate just won a seat in their ruby-red Ohio town by 13 votes. They didn’t believe it, either.

By Ben Jodway ● Genderqueer/Nonbinary ● December 9, 2025

Gie May thought their race would help show Wadsworth that other candidates existed besides Republicans. Turns out, voters wanted more than that.

From Ada to Akron to, a host of LGBTQ+ candidates from all across the state emerged victorious in their races.

Angela “Gie” May is motivated to make the city feel safer for everyone.

The budget includes language to erase trans identity, ban youth access to LGBTQ+ books and defund homeless shelters that support trans youth.

The proposed budget also requires that driver’s licenses or birth certificates reflect transgender people’s sex assigned at birth.

Both performers and ordinary transgender Ohioans could face legal uncertainty in public spaces under the proposed bill.

The language also includes restrictions on flags and homeless shelter support.

By Ben Jodway ● Culture ● March 26, 2025

The documentary “Creede U.S.A.” explores how people with different political views come together for the survival of their community.

New legislation targets transgender students and educators, threatens to withhold state funding.

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● March 24, 2025

Ohio mental health experts say the need to provide these specific services without parental consent comes up rarely but is critical.