Rural Archives – Page 10 of 11

Ohioans show up in force to address city council to argue for drag queen, inclusion in holiday parade

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● January 25, 2023

An overflow crowd of more than 60 community members packed the room to speak in favor of inclusion in the annual Christmas parade.

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● January 16, 2023

Dozens of residents of a small, rural Ohio locale showed up at their local city council meeting last week to protest inclusion.

By Maria McGinnis ● Community ● October 12, 2022

What started as a drag brunch has now transformed into a fully-fledged — and much needed — gay bar. In a super Republican county.

By H.L. Comeriato ● Pride ● August 24, 2022

In rural Richland County, Ohio, hundreds of residents gathered to celebrate Mansfield’s eighth annual LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and Festival.

By Maria McGinnis ● Pride ● June 20, 2022

“There is no reason why someone should feel like they have to leave their hometown to be themselves.”

By H.L. Comeriato ● Pride ● June 10, 2022

We talked to Fayette County PRIDE organizer Molli Muñoz about the event — and why LGBTQ+ visibility can be especially important in rural Ohio

By Peter Kusnic ● Politics ● February 11, 2022

Democrat Matt Kilboy will face off against anti-LGBTQ+ Republican incumbent Dave Joyce in this northeast part of the state.

By Alissa Paolella ● Faith ● January 24, 2022

The Open and Affirming movement has seen great progress for LGBTQ+ inclusion in rural Ohio.

By Cassidy Naypauer ● Community ● November 1, 2021

Founded in April 2020, Geauga SOGI Support Network provides support to the LGBTQ+ community through collaboration, education, and advocacy.

By Alissa Paolella ● Community ● July 28, 2021

The Knox County Pride Alliance is now working in pursuit of a more equitable community in this central Ohio locale.