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A new LGBTQ+ organization forms in rural Ohio town known as the setting of ‘Glee’

Lima was the setting for hit TV series and GLAAD award-winner "Glee" and is now the home of Lima Pride Alliance

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Lesbian-owned Dog Town Farm breeds mini cows in Ohio for moo-ving animal-assisted therapy

Dog Town Farm is possibly the only farm that specializes in breeding miniature zebus for therapy farms

A Stage for Everyone: Rise Up Arts Alliance builds safe space in rural Ohio

'We are the first organization where they’ve been able to be themselves.'

Founder of Haven 740, 19-year-old Reece Johnson, is cut out and pasted as he poses in front of a road sign for Waverly, Ohio. In the background is a rainbow, and a grainy faded gradient in the background.
‘We really needed this in Waverly’: Ohio teen starts LGBTQ+ organization in a tiny rural village

19-year-old Reece Johnson started Haven 740 last June to create a “safe, welcoming space” in Waverly.

A trans flag is overlaid on top of lockers as if it's being pulled back. The flag is transparent, and the lockers behind the flag are in rainbow colors.
ACLU of Ohio calls out Dublin school district for restricting student’s pro-trans ‘teach-in’

Dublin City Schools allegedly restricted a high school student's freedom of expression because of her pro-trans views.

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Anti-yoga Ohio pastors send letter to Kroger CEO decrying LGBTQ+ support

No downward dog in schools, and no ‘woke’ groceries.

A photo illustration of out Rossford City Council Candidate Brenna Reynolds posing in front of a city landmark.
Out LGBTQ+ council member runs for re-election in Toledo suburb

Brenna Reynolds wants Rossford's LGBTQ+ community to be more visible

LGBTQ+ Spectrum of Findlay officially shuts down as a statewide org steps in

"While Spectrum will no longer be operating, our love for this community remains unwavering."

Rural Ohio LGBTQ+ community comes together to celebrate Fremont Pride [GALLERY]

Hundreds of LGBTQ+ community members and allies participated in the Sandusky County celebration, 35 miles southeast of Toledo.

Lesbian-owned Oxbow Orchard is a go-to for ewe-nique organic farm products and arts events in Ohio

Owners Beth Lomske and Kyla Werlin have been farming and fostering community since 2016.

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