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Oct 22, 2024 · As a gay woman who lost her mother to Alzheimer’s, Lori Cannon takes important steps forward to ending the disease. ‘I thought I was doing the right thing.’. Dayton man arrested for not disclosing HIV speaks out. By Cid Standifer …
Cleveland Heights declared ‘safe haven’ for transgender Ohioans
6 days ago · (Image by H.L. Comeriato) Standing at the back of Cleveland Heights City Council chambers, Harley Rubin’s eyes filled with tears.. Council members had just unanimously approved Resolution 199-2024, declaring the city a “safe haven” for transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming Ohioans seeking gender-affirming health care under the state’s current health care ban for minors.
Hearing held to grant Ohio LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination protections
10 hours ago · First hearing held for Fairness Act to grant nondiscrimination protections to LGBTQ+ Ohioans. Ohio is one of 27 states without laws protecting individuals from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. By Ken Schneck (he/him), Editor Business, Policy/Legislation November 13, 2024.
Ohio lawmakers pass ‘Bathroom Ban'
8 hours ago · Ohio lawmakers pass ‘Bathroom Ban,’ heads to Gov. DeWine for signature. Ohio Republicans circumvented the legislative process by tacking the bathroom ban onto a completely unrelated bill. By Ben Jodway Policy/Legislation, Transgender, Youth November 13, 2024. You’re about to access an article from Ohio’s only statewide LGBTQ+ newsroom.
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Ron Clemons is a retired Social Worker, Educator and long time community activist based in CIncinnati. His passions are Photography, Writing and Story Telling. He considers himself a Grio. Ron is a Board Member at The Buckeye Flame. @ron-clemons-35969710.
The Buckeye Flame’s Top 5 LGBTQ+ Ohio Stories of 2020
Oct 25, 2024 · We present to you our Top 5 most viewed, visited, and shared stories of 2020.
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Oct 26, 2024 · The Buckeye Flame amplifies the voices of LGBTQ+ Ohioans to support community and civic empowerment through the creation of engaging content that chronicles our triumphs, struggles, and lived experiences.
The Buckeye Flame’s 4 LGBTQ+ Ohio Resolutions for 2024
Jul 31, 2024 · With the ink barely dry on Governor DeWine’s stunning veto of HB 68, we already must turn our attention to 2024 and the road ahead for LGBTQ+ Ohio.. But first, a quick look back on 2023, which was a jam-packed year for The Buckeye Flame.Some highlights: We published 266(!) articles, a ridiculous amount for a scrappy little queer nonprofit newsroom.
Stresses mount as youth bullying, hateful legislation increase
6 days ago · LGBTQ+ Needs Assessment: Stresses mount in Ohio as youth bullying, hateful legislation increase. According to the Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment, an alarming 100% of 59 LGBTQ+ youth surveyed reported bullying because of their identity. By Guest Commentary Analysis, Commentary, Health & …