After Landslide Victory Against the Boss Who Fired Her, Charmaine McGuffey Fights to Become Hamilton County’s First Out Sheriff By Peter Kusnic ● Policy/Legislation ● October 8, 2020 Candidate speaks about police brutality, mass incarceration, and how she will create change within law enforcement.
Clerk of Courts Candidate Robb Koons Vying to Become First Out Elected Official in Marion County By Peter Kusnic ● Policy/Legislation ● October 7, 2020 “Running for office as an openly gay man, I feel like I can be a voice for the LGBTQ+ community in Marion.”
Jeff Mackey Vies to Become Franklin County’s First Out Elected Judge By Peter Kusnic ● Policy/Legislation ● September 30, 2020 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 By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● September 25, 2020 Kim Williams was attacked for being gay, but is rising above the tumult in her bid for Vienna City Council.
Cleveland Stonewall Democrats Celebrates 20 Years [VIDEO] By The Buckeye Flame ● Community ● September 24, 2020 The event featured pre-recorded messages from former and current elected officials as well as myriad LGBTQ+ and ally community leaders.
956 Ohio Businesses Stand Up For LGBTQ+ Protections By Ken Schneck ● Business ● September 18, 2020 Ohio Business Competes nears major milestone in supporting Ohio Fairness Act.
20+ LGBTQ Ohio Legislators & Leaders Assemble for Biden [VIDEO] By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● September 13, 2020 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 By Peter Kusnic ● Policy/Legislation ● September 8, 2020 “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 By Ken Schneck ● Community ● September 2, 2020 His unwavering dedication to building consensus and lifting up voices in his community included decades of work with organizations.
Alaina Swope Campaigns to Bring a New Voice to OH-97 By The Buckeye Flame ● Policy/Legislation ● August 26, 2020 “I know what it feels like to be a queer kid in Zanesville and not really understand what queerness is.”