Policy/Legislation 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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Out LGBTQ+ candidate Stephanie Thomas announces bid for Cuyahoga County Council

By H.L. Comeriato ● Politics ● January 20, 2026

Thomas to campaign on rent control, senior services, labor relations and open office hours in District 3.

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

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.

AudioAs Ohio’s drag ban advances, the cast of ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ is touring through Ohio proudly owning their joy [LISTEN]

By Ken Schneck ● Queer Joy ● January 16, 2026

The Buckeye Flame spoke with out LGBTQ+ performer and Ohio native Kirstin Angelina Henry about touring the country in a musical that has become a lightning rod for controversy and pure joy.

New Ohio research examines ‘predatory’ nature of alcohol ads targeting LGBTQ+ Ohioans

By H.L. Comeriato ● Health & Wellness ● January 13, 2026

LGBTQ+ people already face poor health outcomes related to alcohol. Targeted marketing could be making it worse.

The City Club of Cleveland is hosting the hate-designated Center for Christian Virtue on Friday. Here’s how we got here.

By H.L. Comeriato & Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● January 12, 2026

Protests are planned for the day of the event.

Oberlin advances conversion therapy ban, with hesitation

By Ben Jodway ● Policy/Legislation ● January 7, 2026

After a federal appeals court stopped Michigan’s ban, similar legislation in Ohio cities could be in jeopardy.

Ohio Republican lawmakers introduce bill to designate ‘President Donald Trump Freedom Highway’

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● December 28, 2025

Hours into his second term, Trump signed executive orders to restrict freedoms of trans Americans

Yellow Springs, Ohio, passes resolution condemning conversion therapy, drafts nondiscrimination ordinance

By Ben Jodway ● Policy/Legislation ● December 23, 2025

The village formally condemned the discredited practice of conversion therapy, but did not ban its infliction on minors like other towns