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AudioThis News is So Gay (1/28/26): Covering LGBTQ+ ICE Developments & Finally Talking ‘Heated Rivalry’

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● January 28, 2026

Featuring: Susan Tebben (The Ohio Capital Journal) and Lauren Chapman (The Sacramento Bee)

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Ohio LGBTQ+ choruses to converge in Columbus for Midwest Choral Blockbuster

By Ohio LGBTQ+ Events ● Culture ● January 25, 2026

GALA Choruses Brings Two Choral Performances Featuring Midwest LGBTQ+ Groups to Columbus Association for the Performing Arts Feb 13–14

AudioAs Ohio’s drag ban advances, the cast of ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ is touring through Ohio proudly owning their joy [LISTEN]

By Ken Schneck ● Queer Joy ● January 16, 2026

The Buckeye Flame spoke with out LGBTQ+ performer and Ohio native Kirstin Angelina Henry about touring the country in a musical that has become a lightning rod for controversy and pure joy.

Girl Scouts hold boxes of cookies superimposed on a trans flag.

It’s Girl Scout cookie season! Here’s a list of Ohio trans and nonbinary Girl Scouts to support.

By Ben Jodway ● Transgender ● January 14, 2026

Not only does selling Girl Scout cookies boost confidence and help develop business skills, but it also help fund troop activities.

AudioThis News is So Gay (1/14/25): Spotlighting Organizations Supporting LGBTQ+ Journalists

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● January 14, 2026

Featuring: Adam Pawlus (NLGJA) and Tre’vell Anderson (Trans Journalists Association)

Sarah Brower and T. Gallo stand together in front of Harbor Gardens in Ashtabula, Ohio. T. Gallo has their arm around Sarah Brower.

Queer-owned farm-to-table businesses reclaim history in a former rural Ohio gay bar

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● January 8, 2026

‘I just loved the energy from the moment I had seen [the space.]’

This News is So Gay (1/7/26): Carrying Stories into 2026 and Covering Rainbow Crosswalks

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● January 7, 2026

Featuring: Leo Cusimano (Dallas Voice), Ryan Williams-Jent (Watermark Out News) & Kate Sosin (The 19th)

Drag queen Sugar Vermonte announces bid for Ohio’s 9th Congressional seat

By Ken Schneck ● Politics ● January 6, 2026

The Libertarian and Great Food Truck Race’ star’s challengers include one of the co-sponsors of Ohio’s proposed drag ban and the Democrat incumbent.

AudioThis News is So Gay (12/31/25): Reporting on LGBTQ+ Book Bans and Ever-Present HIV Stigma

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● December 31, 2025

Featuring: Sam Donndelinger (Uncloseted Media) and Darian Aaron (GLAAD)

AudioThis News is So Gay (12/24/25): Exploring the Importance of Blogs in the LGBTQ+ Journalism Landscape

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● December 24, 2025

Featuring: Sue Kerr (Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents) and Mark S. King (My Fabulous Disease)