Policy/Legislation Archives – Page 53 of 58

Lorain Police Chief Accused of Homophobia; LGBTQ+ Org Responds

By The Buckeye Flame ● Community ● March 16, 2021

The Lorain Police Chief has been the subject of two separate complaints, alleging a pattern of homophobic and discriminatory behavior.

A bipartisan and bicameral team of legislative leaders announced the reintroduction of the legislation granting LGBTQ+ protections.

We caught up with the candidate to get her thoughts on Cleveland as a moral leader, a trans murder epicenter, and an LGBTQ+ destination.

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● February 26, 2021

House Bill 110 was introduced on February 16, and includes a three-word change with major implications for LGBTQ+ couples in Ohio.

By Ken Schneck ● Faith ● February 23, 2021

Students were given the option to support the efforts of their peers working to update their community’s nondiscrimination statement.

By Peter Kusnic ● Policy/Legislation ● February 19, 2021

If elected, Kyle Johnson would become the first openly gay, youngest, and only person of color with a vote on Zanesville City Council.

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● February 4, 2021

Kilgore seeks to unseat Steve Stivers, who has received a 0 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Congressional Scorecard every year in office.

By The Buckeye Flame ● BIPOC ● February 4, 2021

On February 3, The Buckeye Flame & Equality Ohio hosted “Lessons Learned.” Watch the full forum!

By Eliana Turan ● Commentary ● February 1, 2021

“Ultimately, perhaps the most important thing America can do is to never forget, to never allow such infamy to prevail again.”

GOP lawmakers prioritize effort to designate June 14 as a tribute to the President with over 180 documented attacks on the LGBTQ+ community.