Youth Archives – The Buckeye Flame

Conservative Christian lawmakers push for chaplains to serve as ‘substitute mothers and fathers’ in Ohio public schools

Republican bill inviting volunteer chaplains to minister in Ohio public schools could place LGBTQ+ students at risk

By Ben Jodway ● Education ● February 28, 2026

Little Miami School Board deemed the flags to be “sexuality content.”

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Commentary ● February 25, 2026

Two other Ohio Republican lawmakers are looking to write the term into Ohio Revised Code to protect parents who reject their trans children.

Republican sponsor: ‘We’re fighting a war here.’

By Ken Schneck ● Youth ● February 12, 2026

Northeast Ohio LGBTQ+ “safe space” will continue to host programming at a church, a library and online.

The vast majority of the bans aren’t searchable on cities’ websites

By Ben Jodway ● Policy/Legislation ● January 21, 2026

The college town passed the ordinance after some modifications reacting to a federal appeals court decision that struck down Michigan’s statewide ban

By Ben Jodway ● Transgender ● January 14, 2026

Not only does selling Girl Scout cookies boost confidence and help develop business skills, but it also help fund troop activities.

By H.L. Comeriato ● Health & Wellness ● January 13, 2026

LGBTQ+ people already face poor health outcomes related to alcohol. Targeted marketing could be making it worse.

By Ben Jodway ● Policy/Legislation ● January 7, 2026

After a federal appeals court stopped Michigan’s ban, similar legislation in Ohio cities could be in jeopardy.