Politics Archives – Page 11 of 20

With his new post, Kerry McCormack becomes the first out LGBTQ+ individual to hold Cleveland’s #2 legislative post

We spoke with McCormack about what this new title means & how City Council can make the city safer for ALL of its LGBTQ+ citizenry.

In his bid for U.S. Senate, Josh Mandel continues to employ transphobic rhetoric to appeal to Ohio voters.

By Alissa Paolella ● Community ● December 8, 2021

The story of a community at the foothills of Appalachia, a census gone wrong, and the auditor who made sure every voice was counted.

“The big thing that we’re doing is coming into Jewish communities and showing them that there are ways they can take action for LGBTQ rights.”

By Peter Kusnic ● Families ● November 10, 2021

With his teenage daughter as his campaign manager, Dion Manley made Ohio history with his election win in Gahanna.

By Peter Kusnic ● BIPOC ● November 4, 2021

From city council to school board to the judge’s bench, 23 new and incumbent LGBTQ+ candidates won their respective races across Ohio.

By The Buckeye Flame ● Community ● November 1, 2021

The anonymous letter directly references recent school board controversies before “suggesting” that the recipients take down their yard signs.

By Guest Commentary ● Commentary ● October 29, 2021

“And what of the great silence from local Jewish institutions on this matter?”

First elected in November 2017, Komives is seeking another term on city council to continue sharing his passion and activism.

By Peter Kusnic ● BIPOC ● October 26, 2021

“These are the elections that matter the most: [local elections] are the ones with the most direct political impact on your life.”