Politics Archives – The Buckeye Flame

Ohio factory supervisor Aaron Jones is running to unseat anti-LGBTQ+ legislator Gary Click. Here’s what he told us.

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● July 1, 2026

When asked about his LGBTQ+ platform, Jones said he’s ‘running for everyone’

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● June 17, 2026

‘Hopefully it will be a little calmer next year,’ said Ohio Equal Rights’ co-chair

By The 19th ● Community ● June 13, 2026

Republicans’ views of same-sex couples are now similar to what they were between 2005 and 2014.

Chauncey Village Council voted 3-2 to keep their anti-discrimination ordinance in place.

By Ken Schneck ● Politics ● June 8, 2026

Twenty candidates were given an F, indicating that they have a ‘poor record and likely to harm LGBTQ+ civil rights’

Protecting trans people in Cleveland is petition drive’s mission.

By Ken Schneck ● Politics ● June 1, 2026

Affordability/inflation is 5 times more a concern than transgender issues.

By H.L. Comeriato ● Politics ● May 18, 2026

Yost will step down next month to join the Christian legal group behind thousands of pieces of anti-transgender legislation

To help you differentiate one bill from another, we have put together this easy-to-use reference guide to Ohio LGBTQ+ legislation.

By H.L. Comeriato ● Politics ● May 12, 2026

Brown won the Democratic nomination but has been criticized by some LGBTQ+ leaders for bending on trans rights.