Politics Archives – Page 37 of 40

Out Judge-Elect George Leach Changed Political Parties, Then Franklin County History

By Peter Kusnic ● Policy/Legislation ● November 27, 2020

“I felt I could not stay in with a group that would rather me just be tolerated than accepted,” explains Leach.

“I’m calling on my fellow Ohioans to continue to organize in whatever ways you can.”

By Ken Schneck ● Transgender ● November 19, 2020

From pedophilia to tyranny to the bible, opponents to LGBTQ+ equality pulled out all the stops in Thursday’s hearing.

Notice was sent out Friday afternoon that the Civil Justice Committee of the Ohio House of Representatives will meet this Thursday at 9am.

By The Buckeye Flame ● Politics ● November 8, 2020

A dozen LGBTQ+ organizations and their response to the election of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris.

While all of Ohio legislators earning A+s from Equality Ohio won reelection, so did all 6 of the legislators who earned Fs.

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● November 4, 2020

There were definite LGBTQ+ bright spots in the 2020 election that can (and should!) be celebrated.

By Ken Schneck ● Politics ● November 3, 2020

Ignoring or dismissing LGBTQ+ Republicans is not going to make them go away. It just doesn’t work like that.

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● October 28, 2020

Famed progressive politician Franklin Knight Lane once said, “A public office is not a job. It is an opportunity to do something for the public.”

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● October 22, 2020

Sarah Kate Ellis, President & CEO of GLAAD, chats with us about creative ways to engage LGBTQ+ Ohio voters.