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NEW EPISODE of THIS NEWS IS SO GAY is out now! We're talking LGBTQ+ book bans located in Tennessee and HIV stigma located...everywhere.

Featuring: Sam Donndelinger from Uncloseted Media and Darian Aaron from GLAAD!

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January 2, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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NEW EPISODE!!

This News is So Gay (12/31/25): Reporting on LGBTQ+ Book Bans and Ever-Present HIV Stigma

Featuring: Sam Donndelinger (@unclosetedmedia.bsky.social) and Darian Aaron (@glaad.bsky.social)

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This News is So Gay (12/31/25): Reporting on LGBTQ+ Book Bans and Ever-Present HIV Stigma
Featuring: Sam Donndelinger (Uncloseted Media) and Darian Aaron (GLAAD)
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December 31, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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We're counting down our 10 most-visited LGBTQ+ Ohio stories of 2025. From homophobic bills to LGBTQ+ election victories to powerful commentary, here are the stories YOU consumed the most.

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Counting down our 10 most-visited LGBTQ+ Ohio stories of 2025
From homophobic bills to LGBTQ+ election victories to powerful commentary, here are the stories you consumed the most.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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If you're wondering what Ohio Republican lawmakers are up to during their holiday break...

...two Ohio House Republicans just introduced a bill to designate ‘President Donald Trump Freedom Highway’.

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Ohio Republican lawmakers introduce bill to designate ‘President Donald Trump Freedom Highway’
Hours into his second term, Trump signed executive orders to restrict freedoms of trans Americans
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December 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Take a look despite the terrible transphobia from grifters and Republicans she still won in Ohio
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Amy Heutmaker joins Arienne Childrey – who was appointed to St. Marys City Council last January – as the second out trans person in Ohio to ever hold a council seat and joins Dion Manley as the second trans candidate in the state to win a local election.

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Rural Ohio trans candidate nearly drops out of race after being targeted online, wins seat in Republican stronghold
Amy Heutmaker pledges to heal political divide in her rural Ohio township
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December 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (12/24/25): Exploring the Importance of Blogs in the LGBTQ+ Journalism Landscape.

Featuring: Sue Kerr (@pghlesbian.bsky.social) and Mark S. King (@marksking.bsky.social).

Hosted by Ken Schneck (@kenschneck.bsky.social).

LISTEN IN TODAY!
This News is So Gay (12/24/25): Exploring the Importance of Blogs in the LGBTQ+ Journalism Landscape
Featuring: Sue Kerr (Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents) and Mark S. King (My Fabulous Disease)
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December 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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PROGRESS! - Yellow Springs, Ohio, passes resolution condemning conversion therapy, drafts nondiscrimination ordinance.

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

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Yellow Springs, Ohio, passes resolution condemning conversion therapy, drafts nondiscrimination ordinance
The village formally condemned the discredited practice of conversion therapy, but did not ban its infliction on minors like other towns
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December 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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After what we're seeing at CBS, if today is not the perfect day for everyone to find some independent journalism & nonprofit newsrooms to support... what day could be better?
December 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Thank you, @medi-nerd.com

I was looking for @signalcleveland.bsky.social and @signalakron.bsky.social on Bluesky, but they were not on at the time I looked

FYI, I’ve been invited to a meeting at the Signal CLE office in January

I added Signal @ohiocapitaljournal.com @thebuckeyeflame.com RSS feeds
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December 23, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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People not in NE Ohio likely don't realize that this library system is helping the entire NE. One of my little libraries is part of the CLEVENET system of 47 libraries exchanging materials across 12 counties. This is life-changing access for so many.
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Cleveland Public Library honored for commitment to LGBTQ+ people and their families.

PFLAG Cleveland bestowed their 2025 Bruce G. Kriete Community Award to the library for their inclusion efforts.

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Cleveland Public Library honored for commitment to LGBTQ+ people and their families
PFLAG Cleveland bestowed their 2025 Bruce G. Kriete Community Award to the library for their inclusion efforts.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Cleveland Public Library honored for commitment to LGBTQ+ people and their families.

PFLAG Cleveland bestowed their 2025 Bruce G. Kriete Community Award to the library for their inclusion efforts.

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Cleveland Public Library honored for commitment to LGBTQ+ people and their families
PFLAG Cleveland bestowed their 2025 Bruce G. Kriete Community Award to the library for their inclusion efforts.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Amy Heutmaker joins Arienne Childrey – who was appointed to St. Marys City Council last January – as the second out trans person in Ohio to ever hold a council seat and joins Dion Manley as the second trans candidate in the state to win a local election.

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Rural Ohio trans candidate nearly drops out of race after being targeted online, wins seat in Republican stronghold
Amy Heutmaker pledges to heal political divide in her rural Ohio township
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December 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Our warmest thoughts to all who knew Benji McComas.

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Benji McComas - 12/14/2025
'Above all, Benji is a beloved son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, and will be deeply and forever missed.'
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December 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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FOLKS! Are you subscribed to The Spark, the weekly digest of The Buckeye Flame?! One email a week to catch you up on the latest LGBTQ+ Ohio news. Always ALWAYS free!

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December 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Human Rights Campaign endorses Sherrod Brown for Ohio U.S. Senate seat.

LGBTQ+ Ohio leaders noted the importance of this race, as the 2026 mid-term elections have the potential to swing the balance of power in Washington D.C. away from the Republican-controlled Congress.
Human Rights Campaign endorses Sherrod Brown for Ohio U.S. Senate seat
LGBTQ+ Ohio leaders noted the importance of this race, as the 2026 mid-term elections have the potential to swing the balance of power in Washington D.C. away from the Republican-controlled Congress.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Way to go Grove City!!
December 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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there’s still some good queer news out there folks!
December 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Columbus suburb unanimously passes LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination ordinance. Grove City joins 36 other Ohio municipalities with LGBTQ+ protections amidst lack of statewide protections.

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

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Columbus suburb unanimously passes LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination protections
Grove City joins 36 other Ohio municipalities with LGBTQ+ protections amidst lack of statewide protections.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE!

This News is So Gay (12/17/25): Diving Headfirst into LGBTQ+ Military and Education Stories

Featuring: @kalish.bsky.social (@huffpost.com), Spencer Macnaughton (@unclosetedmedia.bsky.social) & @cwnewser.bsky.social (@advocate.com)!

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This News is So Gay (12/17/25): Diving Headfirst into LGBTQ+ Military and Education Stories
Featuring: Levi Kalish (HuffPost), Spencer Macnaughton (Uncloseted Media) and Christopher Wiggins (The Advocate)
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December 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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LOVE. THIS. An Akron couple couldn’t find the perfect LGBTQ-affirming fraternity and sorority. So they created them.

✏️ @kenschneck.bsky.social

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An Akron couple couldn’t find the perfect LGBTQ-affirming fraternity and sorority. So they created them.
Tawanna and Haley Young are founders of two Greek Life organizations providing a vital sense community and an unwavering commitment to service.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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might be the best news all day
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Being the first trans person on a city council in Ohio was cool, but the real win is knowing I won't be the only—or the last. Huge congratulations to Amy Heutmaker, now the second transgender person to serve on a council seat in our state! This is how we build a more inclusive Ohio.
December 16, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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INCREDIBLE STORY: Rural Ohio trans candidate nearly drops out of race after being targeted online, wins seat in Republican stronghold.

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

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Rural Ohio trans candidate nearly drops out of race after being targeted online, wins seat in Republican stronghold
Amy Heutmaker pledges to heal political divide in her rural Ohio township
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December 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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We have 5(!) pairs of tickets to give away to this show on MONDAY in Akron. Head on over to our Instagram to enter right now! LINK IN FIRST COMMENT!
December 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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STAYING INSIDE TODAY? Then listen to this week's ALL NEW episode of THIS NEWS IS SO GAY!

Amazing conversation, absurd hilarity and some national LGBTQ+ news stories about which you just might not have heard!

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December 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM