Weathering some backlash, organizers host second annual LGBTQ+ Pride in Fayette County, Ohio
We talked to Fayette County PRIDE organizer Molli Muñoz about the event — and why LGBTQ+ visibility can be especially important in rural Ohio
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Out & Proud Vet Launches Campaign to Unseat OH-14’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Rep in US House
Democrat Matt Kilboy will face off against anti-LGBTQ+ Republican incumbent Dave Joyce in this northeast part of the state.
In a tiny Ohio village, 97% of a rural church just voted to welcome & affirm LGBTQ+ members
The Open and Affirming movement has seen great progress for LGBTQ+ inclusion in rural Ohio.
Launched during the pandemic, this LGBTQ+ organization is aiming to create a more inclusive Geauga County
Founded in April 2020, Geauga SOGI Support Network provides support to the LGBTQ+ community through collaboration, education, and advocacy.
First LGBTQ+ Nonprofit Launches in Knox County, Ohio
The Knox County Pride Alliance is now working in pursuit of a more equitable community in this central Ohio locale.
Following Middle Schooler’s Attack, Allies Rally Around LGBTQ+ Youth in Defiance, Ohio
Supporters in rural county grappled with the viral video showing the assault of a boy for wearing a rainbow flag across his shoulders.
Amid Signs of Progress, Small City of Fremont to Celebrate First Pride Festival
Within two days of asking if Fremont residents wanted a Pride Month celebration, Fremont Pride was born.
LGBTQ+ Pride and Prejudice in Wyandot County, Ohio [COMMENTARY]
"They say we’re divisive because we’re proud. Somehow our very presence in rural Ohio is too big and too much."
Online Petition Aims to Reverse Ohio Mayor’s Refusal to Issue Pride Proclamation
Residents say that Pride Month did not meet the new mayor's criteria for a proclamation.
Cleveland’s Belt Publishing Delivers Broad View of Midwestern LGBTQ+ Life with New Anthology
"We wanted to give people a space to speak for themselves," says co-editor Kevin Whiteneir.
