Rural Archives – Page 7 of 11

After months of fierce debate, a tiny Ohio village passes protections for LGBTQ+ residents, low income renters

By Athens County Independent ● Rural ● May 24, 2024

LGBTQ+ Ohioans are not protected by state or federal public accommodation laws, leaving it up to local municipalities to provide coverage.

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AudioA new and needed LGBTQ+ Community Center brings light to Ohio’s Darke County

By Ken Schneck ● Rural ● April 24, 2024

In the heart of a county whose state legislators are behind so many of Ohio’s anti-LGBTQ+ bills, an inspiring rainbow has emerged.

Why is everyone in Ohio doing The Prom?

By Ken Schneck ● Culture ● April 17, 2024

From Cleveland to Medina to Ashtabula, the musical is flourishing with audiences and actors alike. We set out to determine why.

The world’s first out gay go-kart racing champion is transforming the culture of motorsports in rural Ohio and beyond

By H.L. Comeriato ● Rural ● April 8, 2024

As a gay man, go-kart racing champion Brandon Adkins didn’t see a future for himself in the sport. Now, he’s transforming the culture of motorsports from his track in rural Ohio.

How one therapist is helping to heal rural queer Ohioans by making art together in the mud

By Nico Lang ● Rural ● April 1, 2024

Kade Hirth’s therapy practice ditches the couch and instead helps clients deal with trauma through nature and creating.

AudioWith a serious lack of Ohio representation, support is here for LGBTQ+ candidates who want to step up and run

By Ken Schneck ● Politics ● February 27, 2024

‘LGBTQ+ elected officials only make up 0.25% of elected positions in the United States, despite us being 7.1% of the population.’

Queer bird-watching is having a moment in Cincinnati. And yes, it’s very…eggs-sighting.

By Megan Becker ● Community ● February 19, 2024

It’s OK if you don’t own binoculars—just bring your peepers, a skyward gaze and your authentic self.

Rural Ohio printmaker wants LGBTQ+ youth to know they’re not alone

By Megan Becker ● Rural ● February 7, 2024

‘I like being a queer person in a small town. It took me a long time to get to that point.’

‘Queer, progressive…Appalachian’: Meet Ari Faber, the Athens Democrat running for Ohio Senate

By Athens County Independent ● Politics ● February 2, 2024

Faber is heading into the election with ideas for legislation, he said — specifically to improve access to healthcare and food.

Why is an Ohio city council president pushing a resolution to ban public drag? Hint: It’s a family affair.

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● January 23, 2024

Jason King said that someone is pushing the resolution forward. He just neglected to mention that the someone is him.