This News is So Gay (4/22/26): Exploring LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces and a Mythical Place Called Golf Manor Featuring: Adam Rhodes (Investigative Reporters and Editors) and Susan Tebben (The Ohio Capital Journal).

⭐ NEW PODCAST EPISODE! ⭐

This News is So Gay (4/22/26): Exploring LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces and a Mythical Place Called Golf Manor.

Featuring: @byadamrhodes.bsky.social (@ire.org) and @susantebben.bsky.social (@ohiocapitaljournal.com).

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Judge: Ohio teacher can’t be anonymous in lawsuit against Little Miami School District over removal of anti-hate poster A GLAAD extremism watchdog says judge’s demand is “difficult” given “clear risk to the plaintiff."

Ohio teacher can’t be anonymous in lawsuit against Little Miami School District over removal of anti-hate poster.

@glaad.bsky.social extremism watchdog says judge’s demand is “difficult” given “clear risk to the plaintiff."

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Sing out! A new choir camp will let Ohio LGBTQ+ youth raise their voices. The Cleveland-based two-week camp will provide space for camaraderie, community and Cyndi Lauper

Still some sports available for LGBTQ+ youth to sing out. So share widely!

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There’s a name for secretly removing a condom during sex without consent: stealthing Nonconsensual condom removal and other forms of reproductive coercion can have grave consequences, but few states offer recourse for survivors.

There’s a name for secretly removing a condom during sex without consent: stealthing.

Nonconsensual condom removal and other forms of reproductive coercion can have grave consequences, but few states offer recourse for survivors.

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How a spirited queer Ohio couple created a flavorful mocktails line that is pure pourfection A Mockery have a can-do attitude to change how people see alcohol-free drinks.

One of my favorite stories to write recently:

How a spirited queer Ohio couple created a flavorful mocktails line that is pure pourfection.

A Mockery have a can-do attitude to change how people see alcohol-free drinks.

thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/04/07/a...

ALL NEW EPISODE OF This News is So Gay. AVAILABLE NOW (and dog-approved).

W/ @oriion.bsky.social of @19thnews.org and Joe Reberkenny of @washblade.bsky.social.

thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/04/15/t...

Case Western Reserve University honors Ugandan human rights leader Frank Mugisha will be awarded the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence and deliver remarks on Sept. 17-18.

@cwru.bsky.social honors Ugandan human rights leader.

Frank Mugisha will be awarded the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence and deliver remarks on Sept. 17-18.

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More important than ever: Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus announces 2026 “Forte” annual fundraising gala During this year’s Forte, tribute will be paid to Morgan Stanley Vice President Gregory Zunkiewicz with the Forte Award.

More important than ever: Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus announces 2026 “Forte” annual fundraising gala.

During this year’s Forte, tribute will be paid to Morgan Stanley Vice President Gregory Zunkiewicz with the Forte Award.

thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/04/17/c...

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She sued her rural Ohio school for banning LGBTQ+ inclusion in her classroom. Now, she is launching a nonprofit to help people like her. A New Richmond teacher launches the Rainbow Classroom Advocacy Fund while she appeals her court case.

She sued her rural Ohio school for banning LGBTQ+ inclusion in her classroom. Now, she is launching a nonprofit to help people like her.

New Richmond teacher launches the Rainbow Classroom Advocacy Fund while she appeals her court case.

✏️ @bjodway.com via @reportforamerica.bsky.social

National gathering of LGBTQ+ organizers to be held in Midwest in 2027 Creating Change brings together thousands of participants to build strategy, share skills and strengthen the LGBTQ+ movement

National gathering of LGBTQ+ organizers to be held in Midwest in 2027.

Creating Change brings together thousands of participants to build strategy, share skills and strengthen the LGBTQ+ movement.

thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/04/16/n...

This News is So Gay (4/15/26): Debriefing the Impact of HIV Funding Cuts and… The Real Housewives? Featuring: Orion Rummler (The 19th) and Joe Reberkenny (The Washington Blade)

I think we deserve getting some levity with the news because tbh, everything sucks! So it's always great to have some fun on This News Is So Gay with @kenschneck.bsky.social

This News is So Gay (4/15/26): Debriefing the Impact of HIV Funding Cuts and… The Real Housewives? Featuring: Orion Rummler (The 19th) and Joe Reberkenny (The Washington Blade)

*NEW PODCAST EPISODE!*

This News is So Gay (4/15/26): Debriefing the Impact of HIV Funding Cuts and… The Real Housewives?

Featuring: @oriion.bsky.social (@19thnews.org)and Joe Reberkenny (@washblade.bsky.social).

thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/04/15/t...

Oberlin alum finds her queer voice in a documentary short debuting at the Cleveland International Film Festival “Big Bass” is part of CIFF’s LGBTQ+ film lineup on April 14 and 15.

Oberlin alum finds her queer voice in a documentary short debuting at the Cleveland International Film Festival.

“Big Bass” is part of CIFF’s LGBTQ+ film lineup on April 14 and 15.

✏️ @bjodway.com via @reportforamerica.bsky.social

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The Buckeye Flame welcomes two reporting fellows covering LGBTQ+ Ohioans of color Elizabeth Randolph-Montgomery and Siaara Freeman join Ohio’s LGBTQ+ newsroom

The Buckeye Flame welcomes two reporting fellows covering LGBTQ+ Ohioans of color.

Elizabeth Randolph-Montgomery and Siaara Freeman join Ohio’s LGBTQ+ newsroom.

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Ohio cafe will host drag story hour despite online hate campaign Coterie Lounge and Café in West Chester is standing strong in the face of hate posts on social media and calls to boycott the space.

Ohio cafe will host drag story hour despite online hate campaign.

Coterie Lounge and Café in West Chester is standing strong in the face of hate posts on social media and calls to boycott the space.

thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/04/13/o...

BRAND NEW EPISODE OF This News is So Gay! Check it out today!

thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/04/08/t...

Three ways to immediately change corporate participation in Ohio’s Pride celebrations Pride has lost its way, but we can restore the activism and community it was founded on (and lay off the swag).

Three ways to immediately change corporate participation in Ohio’s Pride celebrations.

Pride has lost its way, but we can restore the activism and community it was founded on (and lay off the swag).

thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/02/04/t...

Ohio teacher sues school district and school board president for removal of ‘Hate Has No Home Here’ poster Little Miami teacher had the poster up for nearly four years before the LGBTQ+ flags caused an uproar.

The school board ordered his "Hate Has No Home Here" poster to be removed due to "sexuality content." So now this Ohio teacher is suing to protect his First Amendment rights.

thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/04/07/o...

A bi candidate runs to unseat Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman in rural Ohio Democrat and Lima Pride Alliance Co-Founder Jeff Givan faces an uphill battle in a region that voted overwhelmingly for Trump.

A bi candidate runs to unseat Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman in rural Ohio.

Democrat and Lima Pride Alliance Co-Founder Jeff Givan faces an uphill battle in a region that voted overwhelmingly for Trump.

✏️ @bjodway.com via @reportforamerica.bsky.social

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Sing out! A new choir camp will let Ohio LGBTQ+ youth raise their voices. The Cleveland-based two-week camp will provide space for camaraderie, community and Cyndi Lauper

Sing out! A new choir camp will let Ohio LGBTQ+ youth raise their voices.

The Cleveland-based two-week camp will provide space for camaraderie, community and Cyndi Lauper.

thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/04/09/a...

Become a Firefly! | The Buckeye Flame The Buckeye Flame Fireflies is our monthly donor program — the easiest and most powerful way for you...

Today is #LocalNewsDay. As Ohio's LGBTQ+ newsroom, The Buckeye Flame *needs* monthly donors to sustain our work.

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Better Together: Equitas Health announces new Strategic Plan to renew commitment to community The new Strategic Plan was informed by input from more than 700 patients and community supporters.

Better Together: Equitas Health announces new Strategic Plan to renew commitment to community.

The new Strategic Plan was informed by input from more than 700 patients and community supporters.

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This News is So Gay News Podcast · Think 'Meet the Press', but gayer. This News is So Gay is a weekly LGBTQ+ reporters roundtable, featuring a rotating panel of LGBTQ+ journalists from across the country covering nationa...

I'll be back on This News Is So Gay next week, and you should listen! It's like happy hour with all your gay friends who follow the news. led by @kenschneck.bsky.social

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This News is So Gay (4/8/26): Covering Conversion Therapy, Rainbow Crosswalks & Spiderkash Featuring: Christopher Wiggins (The Advocate) and Tammye Nash (Dallas Voice).

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!

This News is So Gay (4/8/26): Covering Conversion Therapy, Rainbow Crosswalks & Spiderkash.

Featuring: @cwnewser.bsky.social (@advocate.com) and Tammye Nash (@dallasvoice.bsky.social).

thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/04/08/t...

‘They’re erased’: When trans people are misgendered after death, the consequences extend beyond paper The way people are accounted for and processed after death in regard to sex and gender remains ‘in the Dark Ages’ – often representing a loss of self that weighs heavily on the minds of trans people.

This is one of my articles that I'm most proud of — it's from 2023, so it's a treat to see @thebuckeyeflame.com give it some new life and new readership!

Ohio teacher sues school district and school board president for removal of ‘Hate Has No Home Here’ poster Little Miami teacher had the poster up for nearly four years before the LGBTQ+ flags caused an uproar.

Ohio teacher sues school district and school board president for removal of ‘Hate Has No Home Here’ poster.

The Little Miami teacher had the poster up for nearly four years before the LGBTQ+ flags caused an uproar.

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How a spirited queer Ohio couple created a flavorful mocktails line that is pure pourfection A Mockery have a can-do attitude to change how people see alcohol-free drinks.

SIP SIP HOORAY! How a spirited queer Ohio couple created a flavorful mocktails line that is pure pourfection.

A Mockery have a can-do attitude to change how people see alcohol-free drinks.

thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/04/07/a...

Thank YOU so much. This piece is PERFECT to illustrate the very real consequences of our newest disastrous bill.