Two trans Ohioans resign from the Ohio Democratic Party’s Pride Caucus, including vice-chair
The resignations came within 24 hours of each other and amidst allegations of censorship by their own party
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I worked for Rep. Marcy Kaptur. Now I am watching her attack my queer community for political points.
'As a 27-year-old working journalist who challenges oppression and interrogates transphobia daily, I am embarrassed at Rep. Kaptur’s name on my resume.'
2025-26 Guide to Ohio’s LGBTQ+ Legislation (136th General Assembly)
To help you differentiate one bill from another, we have put together this easy-to-use reference guide to Ohio LGBTQ+ legislation.
Video Trump repeatedly pivots to anti-trans attacks in Ohio campaign rally
Despite rising costs of living for all Americans, Trump focused instead on the infinitesimal number of trans Americans in athletics.
Two Ohio trans elected officials support voting for Acton (but don’t excuse her comments)
A public statement has earned praise, pushback and more allegations of censorship against the Ohio Democratic Party.
Out at the Polls: The Buckeye Flame’s Ohio LGBTQ+ Voter Guide
Welcome to our five-part voter series, where we break down everything LGBTQ+ Ohioans should know before hitting the polls.
Insiders say the Ohio Democratic Party is censoring criticism of anti-trans ads
Two posts pushing back against Rep. Marcy Kaptur’s anti-trans ads have been removed.
Meet Ohio’s 2026 out LGBTQ+ candidates for public office
Many LGBTQ+ Ohioans are running for public office ahead of Ohio’s contentious midterms
Audio This News is So Gay (9/23/26): Breaking Down the Anti-Trans Strategies of Democrat Candidates
Featuring: David DeWitt (Ohio Capital Journal) and Dani Kington (Athens County Independent)
HIV decriminalization supporters to hold first-ever Advocacy Day at Ohio Statehouse
Ohio still has six laws on the books that criminalize living with HIV. And the laws are actively enforced.
