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Lorain, Ohio unanimously passes resolution supporting LGBTQ+ civil rights

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● July 9, 2026

An LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination ordinance could be hot on the resolution’s heels

Latest in Rural

Ohio factory supervisor Aaron Jones is running to unseat anti-LGBTQ+ legislator Gary Click. Here’s what he told us.

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● July 1, 2026

When asked about his LGBTQ+ platform, Jones said he’s ‘running for everyone’

Ohio town known for strawberry festival to host its first-ever Pride

By Ben Jodway ● Pride ● June 26, 2026

LGBTQ+ residents of Troy want a ‘place we could go’

Community Foundation of Lorain County launches new LGBTQ+ affiliate fund amid funding and legislative challenges

By Ben Jodway ● Community ● June 18, 2026

‘This will feel like a win for our ability to better serve them’

Rural Ohio village keeps LGBTQ+ renter protections, repeals Palestine resolution

By Athens County Independent ● Rural ● June 12, 2026

Chauncey Village Council voted 3-2 to keep their anti-discrimination ordinance in place.

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

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● June 12, 2026

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

Greater Mahoning Valley LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment adds to growing body of data

By H.L. Comeriato ● Community ● June 4, 2026

‘Research is resistance. Research tells us the truth.’

Rural Ohio village to repeal LGBTQ and renter protections, Palestine resolution

By Athens County Independent ● Rural ● May 23, 2026

A councilor says the anti-discrimination law is ‘fake’

‘It’s time to fold.’ Organizers cancel a rural Ohio Pride, citing lack of support

By Ken Schneck ● Pride ● May 20, 2026

This was to be the second annual Upper Sandusky Pride celebration

Therapeutic workforce program in rural Ohio ensures LGBTQ+ workers don’t ‘fall off the map’

By Ben Jodway ● Health & Wellness ● May 15, 2026

Rocksprings Wellness helps queer Ohioans get jobs, housing and learn independent living skills as safety nets shrink

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