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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.

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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.”

Equality Ohio Grades Trump an “F”, Biden a “B”

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● August 25, 2020

“President Trump is a threat to the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ people across the country.”

Out Democrat Mark Carr Hopes to Flip Reliably Red Licking County (OH-71)

By Peter Kusnic ● Community ● August 10, 2020

“I believe that state representatives should represent every person and every voice in their district – including people of color and the LGBTQ+ community. That isn’t happening here.”