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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 10h

Breaking the silence around senior LGBTQ+ sexual health.

Cultural norms, stigma and limited screenings put LGBTQ+ seniors at risk—but one Ohio provider is working to change that.

✏️ @drwflp.bsky.social

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Breaking the silence around senior LGBTQ+ sexual health

Cultural norms, stigma and limited screenings put LGBTQ+ seniors at risk—but one Ohio provider is working to change that.

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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 1d

Sweet Spot revives Ohio’s underground party scene with the weirdest sapphic rave of the decade.

Cleveland’s only sapphic rave injects a decades-old party scene with something ‘new and fresh and weird.’

✏️ @hcomeriato.bsky.social

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Sweet Spot revives Ohio's underground party scene with the weirdest sapphic rave of the decade

Cleveland's only sapphic rave injects a decades-old party scene with something 'new and fresh and weird.'

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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 2d

“If we’re thinking about being able to do meaningful work to support the lives of our community, we need to hear from that community to find out what would make the most difference for them."

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Groundbreaking survey launches to collect health-related data on LGBTQ+ Ohioans in Columbus and Central Ohio

Accurate data on LGTBQ+ communities is scarce, affecting access to services and effective treatment.

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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 3d

Equality Ohio releases Family Law Guide for LGBTQ+ Ohioans.

The updated guide comes during a challenging time for Ohio’s LGBTQ+ families.

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Equality Ohio releases Family Law Guide for LGBTQ+ Ohioans

The updated guide comes during a challenging time for Ohio's LGBTQ+ families.

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Kali Nichta @kalinichta.bsky.social · 4d

Yes yes yes! 🩵🩷🤍

The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 4d

Lakewood, the ‘unofficial gay capital of Ohio,’ unanimously passes Gender Freedom Policy.

City Council defends transgender rights from state and federal attacks.

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Lakewood, the ‘unofficial gay capital of Ohio,’ unanimously passes Gender Freedom Policy

City Council defends transgender rights from state and federal attacks.

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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 4d

Lakewood, the ‘unofficial gay capital of Ohio,’ unanimously passes Gender Freedom Policy.

City Council defends transgender rights from state and federal attacks.

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Lakewood, the ‘unofficial gay capital of Ohio,’ unanimously passes Gender Freedom Policy

City Council defends transgender rights from state and federal attacks.

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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 5d

NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (10/8/25): Finding Focus in Covering LGBTQ+ News When it Just Keeps Coming

Featuring: @oriion.bsky.social (@19thnews.org), Gisselle Medina (@fresnoland.bsky.social) and Sam Donndelinger (@unclosetedmedia.bsky.social).

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This News is So Gay (10/8/25): Finding Focus in Covering LGBTQ+ News When it Just Keeps Coming

Featuring: Orion Rummler (The 19th), Gisselle Medina (Fresnoland) and Sam Donndelinger (Uncloseted Media).

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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 6d

PARTICIPANTS NEEDED! - Groundbreaking survey launches to collect health-related data on LGBTQ+ Ohioans in Columbus and Central Ohio.

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Groundbreaking survey launches to collect health-related data on LGBTQ+ Ohioans in Columbus and Central Ohio

Accurate data on LGTBQ+ communities is scarce, affecting access to services and effective treatment.

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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 6d

📣 Celebrate over 100 years of LGBTQ+ media! 🏳️‍🌈 Join us for the 2nd annual Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day on Oct. 8, 2025, during #LGBTQHistoryMonth. TODAY!

Support queer journalism with one tax-deductible donation: givebutter.com/LGBTQequityf....

Let’s keep our stories alive! #LGBTQMediaDay

LGBTQ+ Local Journalism Fund

By Local Media Foundation

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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 7d

We are so proud to welcome Liam Strausbaugh to our Board!

Liam is a licensed social worker & works as the Practice Associate at the Ohio chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Liam enjoys using their voice to advocate in support of marginalized & queer communities.

WELCOME, LIAM!

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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 7d

Cleveland now has a full-time LGBTQ+ community liaison; one of only a handful in the country.

Carey Gibbons is ready to build connections and create supportive services.

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Cleveland now has a full-time LGBTQ+ community liaison; one of only a handful in the country

Carey Gibbons is ready to build connections and create supportive services

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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 8d

Republican lawmakers introduce abuse exemption to Ohio’s anti-LGBTQ+ Parents’ Bill of Rights.

New education bill includes exemption for reporting LGBTQ+ students, eliminates 20 more provisions.

✏️ @hcomeriato.bsky.social

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Republican lawmakers introduce abuse exemption to Ohio’s anti-LGBTQ+ Parents’ Bill of Rights

New education bill includes exemption for reporting LGBTQ+ students, eliminates 20 more provisions

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Dana Piccoli @danapiccoli.com · 8d

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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 8d

Archdiocese of Cincinnati welcomes LGBTQ+ affirming Girl Scouts back to Catholic schools … with conditions.

Previous bishop told the Scouts to leave, disband or join a Christian group because of LGBTQ+-welcoming views.

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Archdiocese of Cincinnati welcomes LGBTQ+ affirming Girl Scouts back to Catholic schools … with conditions

Previous bishop told the Scouts to leave, disband or join a Christian group because of LGBTQ+-welcoming views.

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Carli G. @carlig.bsky.social · 9d

When everything feels like it’s falling apart, look for the helpers.

Also, every business should provide training in trauma informed/responsive care to their employees.

The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 9d

Thirty-one percent of Ohio pharmacies closed between 2021 and 2024, according to a report by the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association.

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As pharmacies close, one Ohio clinic is delivering dignity for the LGBTQ+ community

With LGBTQ+ Ohioans facing pharmacy deserts and stigma at the counter, a Cleveland-based health center meets patients at their door.

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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 9d

Thirty-one percent of Ohio pharmacies closed between 2021 and 2024, according to a report by the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association.

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As pharmacies close, one Ohio clinic is delivering dignity for the LGBTQ+ community

With LGBTQ+ Ohioans facing pharmacy deserts and stigma at the counter, a Cleveland-based health center meets patients at their door.

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Ludwig van Beethoven *un voce spetralle* @realludwigvan.myatproto.social · 10d

Love this!

The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 10d

A Stage for Everyone: Rise Up Arts Alliance builds safe space in rural Ohio.

‘We are the first organization where they’ve been able to be themselves.’

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A Stage for Everyone: Rise Up Arts Alliance builds safe space in rural Ohio

'We are the first organization where they’ve been able to be themselves.'

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Tsi'ya•Ꮵꮿ @ironriverotter.bsky.social · 10d

this is really nice to hear and very likely one of the only spaces like this in Columbia or Mahoning counties.
Kudos to them.

The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 10d

A Stage for Everyone: Rise Up Arts Alliance builds safe space in rural Ohio.

‘We are the first organization where they’ve been able to be themselves.’

thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/10/03/r...

A Stage for Everyone: Rise Up Arts Alliance builds safe space in rural Ohio

'We are the first organization where they’ve been able to be themselves.'

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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 10d

A Stage for Everyone: Rise Up Arts Alliance builds safe space in rural Ohio.

‘We are the first organization where they’ve been able to be themselves.’

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A Stage for Everyone: Rise Up Arts Alliance builds safe space in rural Ohio

'We are the first organization where they’ve been able to be themselves.'

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Leah Abney @leahsaylorabney.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you, City of Lakewood, for showing Ohioans there are Ohio cities that will stand up for and protect their residents. I hope there's record turnout in support of this policy at the October 6th council meeting. @lakewoodoh.gov

The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 15d

Lakewood drafts first-in-Ohio ‘Gender Freedom Policy’ in response to anti-trans attacks.

Lawmakers aim to provide ‘reassurance and protection’ to transgender residents, families and drag performers.

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Lakewood drafts first-in-Ohio ‘Gender Freedom Policy’ in response to anti-trans attacks

Lawmakers aim to provide ‘reassurance and protection’ to transgender residents, families and drag performers

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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 12d

Attention, LGBTQ+ Ohioans: If you’re sexually active, it’s time to learn about PrEP and PEP.

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Attention, LGBTQ+ Ohioans: If you’re sexually active, it’s time to learn about PrEP and PEP.

More than 50% of HIV diagnoses now occur in 48 counties in the United States. Cuyahoga County, home to Cleveland, is one of them.

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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 12d

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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 13d

‘Natural Family Month’ proponents claim heterosexual couples are ‘under attack’.

In third hearing, ‘opting out’ of Mother’s Day emails is called a threat, and Ohio without the bill is compared to Communist Cuba.

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‘Natural Family Month’ proponents claim heterosexual couples are ‘under attack’

In third hearing, 'opting out' of Mother's Day emails is called a threat, and Ohio without the bill is compared to Communist Cuba.

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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 13d

NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (10/1/25): Trailblazing and Visioning and Hustling in Queer Journalism.

This week, we chat with media visionary Anna DeShawn. This is SUCH a great listen so tune in!

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This News is So Gay (10/1/25): Trailblazing and Visioning and Hustling in Queer Journalism

On this week's episode, we chat with Anna DeShawn, a media visionary who creates unique spaces for Black and indigenous people of color and for queer and trans people of color.

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Rick @therickshepherd.bsky.social · 13d

#LGBTQ people need to know about this push for #ChristianNationalism in #Ohio @thebuckeyeflame.com thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/09/30/o...

Ohio Republicans just dropped a bill to insert Christianity into public schools. LGBTQ+ communities should be alarmed.

'HB 486 whitewashes history and leaves out queer communities and other faiths.'

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