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Watch the HB 693 hearing on Wednesday. Play HB 693 BINGO. Enter to win prizes! The bill aims to protect parents who reject their trans children.

TOMORROW MORNING! Play HB 693 BINGO with us.

The bill aims to protect parents who reject their trans children. We're here to make it a LITTLE easier to watch.

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Watch the HB 693 hearing on Wednesday. Play HB 693 BINGO. Enter to win prizes! The bill aims to protect parents who reject their trans children.

Watch the HB 68 hearing, play HB 68 BINGO and enter to win prizes.

The bill aims to protect parents who reject their trans children, so we made it *slightly* easier to watch.

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I’m a Christian faith leader and even I don’t think chaplains should be in Ohio schools [COMMENTARY] "While HB 531 may, in some sense, seek to resolve the shortage of school counselors in Ohio, it does so at the risk of students."

"I’m a Christian faith leader and even I don’t think chaplains should be in Ohio schools."

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EXTRA! EXTRA!: Celebrating 15 Examples (and 50+ years) of Ohio LGBTQ+ Publications Join us as we take a look back through the efforts of our siblings who used words and newsprint to make a difference.

Celebrating 15 Examples (and 50+ years) of Ohio LGBTQ+ Publications.

Join us as we take a look back through the efforts of our siblings who used words and newsprint to make a difference.

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Ohio rugby clubs denounce USA Rugby rule banning trans women from women’s teams ‘Transgender and gender-diverse athletes belong in women’s rugby.’

Ohio rugby clubs denounce USA Rugby rule banning trans women from women’s teams.

‘Transgender and gender-diverse athletes belong in women’s rugby.’

Ohio’s LGBTQ Newsroom The Buckeye Flame YouTube video by The Gaily Show

The editor of Ohio's LGBTQ Newsroom @thebuckeyeflame.com was my guest today! @kenschneck.bsky.social unpacked the Flame's political and community reporting from throughout Ohio and the convo was eye-opening and very special.

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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

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.

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I swear a lot in this episode

This News is So Gay (3/4/26): Reporting on LGBTQ+ Orgs Who Are Actually Doing Pretty Darn Well Featuring: Ben Jodway (The Buckeye Flame) and Gisselle Medina (Fresnoland)

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!

This News is So Gay (3/4/26): Reporting on LGBTQ+ Orgs Who Are Actually Doing Pretty Darn Well

Featuring: @bjodway.com (The Buckeye Flame) and Gisselle Medina (@fresnoland.bsky.social).

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Ohio-born Gaddies brand helps gay dads find each other Shaker Heights dad’s queer clothing line builds community

LOVE. THIS. - Ohio-born Gaddies brand helps gay dads find each other.

Northeast Ohio dad’s queer clothing line builds community.

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‘Everyone deserves a warm bed.’ Ohio’s only LGBTQ+ adult homeless shelter is opening in Youngstown According to a 2020 study, 17% of LGBTQ people surveyed said they had experienced homelessness at a point in their life.

‘Everyone deserves a warm bed.’ Ohio’s only LGBTQ+ adult homeless shelter is opening in Youngstown.

According to a 2020 study, 17% of LGBTQ people surveyed said they had experienced homelessness at a point in their life.

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He’s 23 and in an Ohio Prison for Exposing Someone to HIV - Even Though He Couldn’t Transmit the Virus Ohio has six laws that criminalize living with HIV leading to at least 200 prosecutions in recent years. Caymir Weaver is one of them.

Today is HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day. Here in Ohio, there are still six laws on the books that criminalize living with HIV.

Definitely read this piece we did with @themarshallproject.org on one Ohioan imprisoned for exposing someone to HIV...even though he couldn't transmit the virus.

Ohio school district bans ‘Hate Has No Home Here’ poster over inclusion of rainbow, trans flags Little Miami School Board deemed the flags to be "sexuality content."

Ohio school district bans ‘Hate Has No Home Here’ poster over inclusion of rainbow, trans flags.

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

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Of course. 😮‍💨

Bipartisan Ohio hate-crimes bill excludes transgender people from protections Sexual orientation is also not mentioned anywhere in the bill.

Bipartisan Ohio hate-crimes bill excludes transgender people from protections.

Sexual orientation is also not mentioned anywhere in the bill.

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Students at an Ohio private Christian university hosted a drag show for over 10 years. This year could be the last. University of Findlay’s LGBTQ+ student organizers worry Ohio’s proposed drag ban would jeopardize their main source of funding.

Students at an Ohio private Christian university hosted a drag show for over 10 years. This year could be the last.

University of Findlay’s LGBTQ+ student organizers worry Ohio’s proposed drag ban would jeopardize their main source of funding.

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An Ohio lawmaker claimed ‘parental alienation’ denying accusations of sexual misconduct with a minor [COMMENTARY] Two other Ohio Republican lawmakers are looking to write the term into Ohio Revised Code to protect parents who reject their trans children.

An Ohio lawmaker claimed ‘parental alienation’ denying accusations of sexual misconduct with a minor.

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

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Although "This News is So Gay" didn't win the "Best Emerging Podcast" Ambies Award, what a HUGE honor to hear our podcast announced and to be in such wonderful company.

What if the word 'homosexual' was never meant to be in the Bible?: Documentary screening and discussion Geauga SOGI to host documentary screening on the 'origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians.'

What if the word 'homosexual' was never meant to be in the Bible?

Geauga SOGI to host documentary screening on the 'origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians.'

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Cincinnati’s Midwestern Lesbian celebrates anniversary, expands pop-up events to other Ohio cities Cincinnati LGBTQ+ events company announces plans to expand while celebrating the second anniversary of their 'Sapphic Sips' series.

Midwestern Lesbian has more than 50,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok – and a new brick-and-mortar office in Cincinnati.

Now founder Kelsey Ference says the LGBTQ+ events company is ready to bring pop-up events to LGBTQ+ Ohioans across the state.

AIDS Walk Ohio Returns to Columbus on April 18 Walkers, runners, and spectators will gather to raise funds, awareness for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment programs

AIDS Walk Ohio Returns to Columbus on April 18.

Walkers, runners, and spectators will gather to raise funds, awareness for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment programs.

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In college, he was ‘MAGA Christopher.’ Now, he’s out as bisexual and running to unseat a Republican ‘The whole message of being yourself in the LGBTQ+ community is being yourself in your own ways’

In college, he was ‘MAGA Christopher.’ Now, he’s out as bisexual and running to unseat a Republican.

‘The whole message of being yourself in the LGBTQ+ community is being yourself in your own ways’ @elderforohio.bsky.social

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Organizers cancel Ashtabula Pride for 2026; vow to return stronger in 2027 The Northeast Ohio celebration was canceled due to a lack of physical support and financial backing.

Organizers cancel Ashtabula Pride for 2026; vow to return stronger in 2027.

The Northeast Ohio celebration was canceled due to a lack of physical support and financial backing.

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This News is So Gay (2/18/26): Celebrating Some Major Queer Media Milestones Featuring: Jason Villemez (Philadelphia Gay News) and Jake Wittich (Windy City Times).

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!

This News is So Gay (2/18/26): Celebrating Some Major Queer Media Milestones

Featuring: Jason Villemez (@phillygaynews.bsky.social) and @jakewittich.bsky.social (@windycitytimes.com).

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Rural Ohio church offers $5,000 reward for information on Pride flag arson on New Year’s Day Lacking evidence, police consider case closed.

HELP NEEDED! - Rural Ohio church offers $5,000 reward for information on Pride flag arson on New Year’s Day.

Lacking evidence, police consider case closed.

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Meet the out Franklin County judge vying for a second term We spoke with Judge George Leach of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas about his re-election bid.

Meet the out Franklin County judge vying for a second term.

We spoke with Judge George Leach of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas about his re-election bid..

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An Open letter to the Columbus Blue Jackets: Speak up for the least of those in our community A plea for our local hockey team to speak out on USA Hockey's decision to ban trans players from programs.

An Open letter to the Columbus Blue Jackets: Speak up for the least of those in our community.

A plea for our local hockey team to speak out on USA Hockey’s decision to ban trans players from programs.

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