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Dayton drag performers The Rubi Girls receive Ohio Historical Marker despite Trump’s funding cuts

The legendary drag troupe received an official historical marker as state lawmakers debate a public drag ban

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2026 LGBTQ+ Ohio Pride Guide

To #FindYourPride, our 2026 guide has sections organized by city and by date.

Audio This News is So Gay (6/24/26): Framing Data on LGBTQ+ Equality and What to Actually Do With the Numbers

Featuring: Jasmine Mithani (The 19th) and H.L. Comeriato (The Buckeye Flame)

Audio This News is So Gay (6/17/26): Unpacking LGBTQ+ Youth Challenges and Threats to Queer Media Representation

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

Flaggots Ohio twirl into their 25th year with new leadership and expanded outreach

With new director, Ohio's premier LGBTQ+ colorguard performance ensemble is louder and prouder than ever. 

Support for LGBTQ+ rights has dipped. What changed?

Republicans’ views of same-sex couples are now similar to what they were between 2005 and 2014.

How one LGBTQ+ organization is rebranding to connect and support rural Prides across Ohio

SPARC wants rural Prides to have the resources and support of urban Prides

Mx. Juneteenth celebrates six years of Black, LGBTQ+ and drag liberation

The Cleveland-based celebration has become a hub for Black and LGBTQ+ artists, entertainment, and community resources.

Audio This News is So Gay (6/10/26): Examining Broadcast Coverage of LGBTQ+ Issues and Where It Falls Short

Featuring: Brennan Suen (Media Matters) and Trudy Ring (The Advocate/Windy City Times)

Cleveland’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride festival draws thousands

The city's annual Pride in the CLE festival drew thousands to downtown Cleveland over the weekend. Here's what we saw.

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