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After Landslide Victory Against the Boss Who Fired Her, Charmaine McGuffey Fights to Become Hamilton County’s First Out Sheriff

Candidate speaks about police brutality, mass incarceration, and how she will create change within law enforcement.

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Clerk of Courts Candidate Robb Koons Vying to Become First Out Elected Official in Marion County

"Running for office as an openly gay man, I feel like I can be a voice for the LGBTQ+ community in Marion."

I Still Want LGBTQ+ Ohioans to (Somehow & Safely) Take to the Streets

Inspired, radical activism is (STILL) sorely needed to secure LGBTQ+ equality...so why isn't it happening?

Jeff Mackey Vies to Become Franklin County’s First Out Elected Judge

The candidate hopes to be a role model for LGBTQ+ individuals in Franklin County and show that they could also serve in public office.

As a Homophobic Attack Backfires, This Out City Council Candidate Fights On

Kim Williams was attacked for being gay, but is rising above the tumult in her bid for Vienna City Council.

956 Ohio Businesses Stand Up For LGBTQ+ Protections

Ohio Business Competes nears major milestone in supporting Ohio Fairness Act.

20+ LGBTQ Ohio Legislators & Leaders Assemble for Biden [VIDEO]

Affiliations ranging from Ohio State Senate to Summit County Clerk of Courts to Nelsonville City Auditor.

Gay Trailblazer Craig Covey Attempts History Again with Run for Stark County Treasurer

"If you stick to your guns and are proud of who you are and know what’s right, then folks will eventually flock to you."

Rest in Power Louis Escobar (1950-2020): 1st LGBTQ+ Toledo City Councilperson

His unwavering dedication to building consensus and lifting up voices in his community included decades of work with organizations.

“Concerned Citizens for Medina City” Fails (Again) to Overturn LGBTQ+ Protections

CCMC claimed--without evidence--that "a significant number of signatures were improperly invalidated. Court disagrees.

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