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Sherrod Brown will face anti-transgender Republican Sen. Jon Husted in bid for Ohio U.S. Senate seat

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.

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Ohio Pride PAC forms to build political power for LGBTQ+ equality

By Ken Schneck ● Politics ● May 11, 2026

The PAC has set an initial target of recruiting 1969 founding members, a number specifically chosen to evoke the year of the Stonewall Rebellion.

A child in a blue hat examines a table full of Pride memorabilia on a bright, sunny day.

Rural Ohio LGBTQ+ org to celebrate 5th annual Pride despite their lawmaker spearheading hate

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● May 8, 2026

Seneca Proud has brought together Seneca County’s queer community for five years and counting

Ohio law prevented Kent State from celebrating LGBTQ+ graduates. Queer students made sure their ‘Lavender Celebration’ survived.

By Ben Jodway ● Education ● May 6, 2026

‘Lavender Celebration’ had a more student feel this year and seems needed more than ever

Out LGBTQ+ candidate Anise Mayo is running a ‘people-centered’ campaign for Cuyahoga County Council

By H.L. Comeriato ● Politics ● April 29, 2026

The longtime registered nurse is running to represent District 3.

LGBTQ+ Ohioans testify for the first time and encounter ‘bullying’ from the lawmakers elected to represent them

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● April 24, 2026

They stepped up to respectfully participate in the legislative process and ran headfirst into the ‘truly shameful behavior’ of Republican Rep. Josh Williams.

Want to tell Ohio legislators how you feel about policy? Here’s one way to do it.

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Policy/Legislation ● April 24, 2026

Testifying in Ohio legislative committees vital to democracy, advocates say.

Doctors can refuse to treat LGBTQ+ patients in several states…including Ohio

By Guest Submission ● Commentary ● April 23, 2026

These religious exemption laws lead to drops in HIV testing.

Judge: Ohio teacher can’t be anonymous in lawsuit against Little Miami School District over removal of anti-hate poster

By Ben Jodway ● Education ● April 22, 2026

GLAAD extremism watchdog says judge’s demand is “difficult” given “clear risk to the plaintiff”

Jeff Givan crosses his arms and smiles to the right of the frame.

A bi candidate runs to unseat Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman in rural Ohio

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● April 10, 2026

Democrat and Lima Pride Alliance Co-Founder Jeff Givan faces an uphill battle in a region that voted overwhelmingly for Trump