Ken Schneck
@kenschneck.bsky.social
Queer journalist: Radio guy; Social justice nerd; Editor, @thebuckeyeflame.com, Ohio's LGBTQ+ newsroom.
Ohio Attorney General weighs in on City Club of Cleveland’s decision to host anti-LGBTQ+ hate group.
City Club CEO tells conservative outlet: ‘We’re not canceling.’
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City Club CEO tells conservative outlet: ‘We’re not canceling.’
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Ohio Attorney General weighs in on City Club of Cleveland’s decision to host anti-LGBTQ+ hate group
City Club CEO tells conservative outlet: 'We're not canceling.'
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December 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Ohio Attorney General weighs in on City Club of Cleveland’s decision to host anti-LGBTQ+ hate group.
City Club CEO tells conservative outlet: ‘We’re not canceling.’
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City Club CEO tells conservative outlet: ‘We’re not canceling.’
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December 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Seriously: THANK YOU. We have reached our NewsMatch goal WITH YOUR SUPPORT!
NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (12/10/25): LGBTQ+ Tech Drama & More on Trump’s ‘Cancelation’ of World AIDS Day.
Featuring: H.L. Comeriato (The Buckeye Flame), Juan Michael Porter II (The Sero Project) and Jasmine Mithani (The 19th).
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Featuring: H.L. Comeriato (The Buckeye Flame), Juan Michael Porter II (The Sero Project) and Jasmine Mithani (The 19th).
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This News is So Gay (12/10/25): LGBTQ+ Tech Drama & More on Trump’s ‘Cancelation’ of World AIDS Day
Featuring: H.L. Comeriato (The Buckeye Flame), Juan Michael Porter II (The Sero Project) and Jasmine Mithani (The 19th).
thebuckeyeflame.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (12/10/25): LGBTQ+ Tech Drama & More on Trump’s ‘Cancelation’ of World AIDS Day.
Featuring: H.L. Comeriato (The Buckeye Flame), Juan Michael Porter II (The Sero Project) and Jasmine Mithani (The 19th).
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/10/t...
Featuring: H.L. Comeriato (The Buckeye Flame), Juan Michael Porter II (The Sero Project) and Jasmine Mithani (The 19th).
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THE LATEST: Ohio LGBTQ+ leaders pen open letter denouncing City Club of Cleveland after forum books anti-LGBTQ+ hate group.
The hate group also responded.
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The hate group also responded.
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Ohio LGBTQ+ leaders pen open letter denouncing City Club of Cleveland after forum books anti-LGBTQ+ hate group
Historic free speech forum to host hate group president; LGBTQ+ leaders and hate group respond.
thebuckeyeflame.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
THE LATEST: Ohio LGBTQ+ leaders pen open letter denouncing City Club of Cleveland after forum books anti-LGBTQ+ hate group.
The hate group also responded.
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The hate group also responded.
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.
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An out nonbinary candidate just won a seat in their ruby-red Ohio town by 13 votes. They didn’t believe it, either.
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An out nonbinary candidate just won a seat in their ruby-red Ohio town by 13 votes. They didn’t believe it, either.
Gie May thought their race would help show Wadsworth that other candidates existed besides Republicans. Turns out, voters wanted more than that.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
An out nonbinary candidate just won a seat in their ruby-red Ohio town by 13 votes. They didn’t believe it, either.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We are 98%(!) towards our NewsMatch goal. Can you help get us across the finish line?!
All monthly recurring donations are counted x12!
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Letha Pugh named to the prestigious YWCA Columbus ‘Women of Achievement’ list.
The celebrated baker and change-maker wants everyone with multiple identities to let themselves shine.
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The celebrated baker and change-maker wants everyone with multiple identities to let themselves shine.
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Letha Pugh named to the prestigious YWCA Columbus ‘Women of Achievement’ list
The celebrated baker and change-maker wants everyone with multiple identities to let themselves shine.
thebuckeyeflame.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Letha Pugh named to the prestigious YWCA Columbus ‘Women of Achievement’ list.
The celebrated baker and change-maker wants everyone with multiple identities to let themselves shine.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/08/l...
The celebrated baker and change-maker wants everyone with multiple identities to let themselves shine.
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One Last Push: The Greater Mahoning Valley LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment Needs Your Response.
The survey closes at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 and responses are needed to help shape the future of LGBTQ+ services in the Valley.
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The survey closes at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 and responses are needed to help shape the future of LGBTQ+ services in the Valley.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
One Last Push: The Greater Mahoning Valley LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment Needs Your Response.
The survey closes at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 and responses are needed to help shape the future of LGBTQ+ services in the Valley.
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The survey closes at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 and responses are needed to help shape the future of LGBTQ+ services in the Valley.
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@kenschneck.bsky.social decided to go out into the freezing cold to promote this week's ep of This News Is So Gay.
I, on the other hand, did not.
But however you listen to your podcasts (in the frigid snow or wearing thick sweaters indoors) here's the link!
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I, on the other hand, did not.
But however you listen to your podcasts (in the frigid snow or wearing thick sweaters indoors) here's the link!
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December 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
@kenschneck.bsky.social decided to go out into the freezing cold to promote this week's ep of This News Is So Gay.
I, on the other hand, did not.
But however you listen to your podcasts (in the frigid snow or wearing thick sweaters indoors) here's the link!
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/03/t...
I, on the other hand, did not.
But however you listen to your podcasts (in the frigid snow or wearing thick sweaters indoors) here's the link!
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/03/t...
NEW EPISODE OF This News is So Gay!
Link in first comment.
Link in first comment.
December 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
NEW EPISODE OF This News is So Gay!
Link in first comment.
Link in first comment.
Ohio Republicans introduce bill that would ban state agencies from flying LGBTQ+ Pride flags.
Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed similar language in the Ohio state budget earlier this year.
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Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed similar language in the Ohio state budget earlier this year.
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Ohio Republicans introduce bill that would ban state agencies from flying LGBTQ+ Pride flags
Ohio Republicans have introduced a bill that would ban the display of LGBTQ+ Pride flags on any buildings or grounds owned by state agencies
thebuckeyeflame.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Ohio Republicans introduce bill that would ban state agencies from flying LGBTQ+ Pride flags.
Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed similar language in the Ohio state budget earlier this year.
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Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed similar language in the Ohio state budget earlier this year.
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‘You Matter. Period.’ Inside an Ohio Clinic Making Sexual and Mental Health Work Together for LGBTQ+ Patients.
Neighborhood Family Practice uses trauma-informed therapy & sexual-health integration to help LGBTQ+ patients unlearn shame, rebuild trust & reclaim their bodies.
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.
Neighborhood Family Practice uses trauma-informed therapy & sexual-health integration to help LGBTQ+ patients unlearn shame, rebuild trust & reclaim their bodies.
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.
December 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
‘You Matter. Period.’ Inside an Ohio Clinic Making Sexual and Mental Health Work Together for LGBTQ+ Patients.
Neighborhood Family Practice uses trauma-informed therapy & sexual-health integration to help LGBTQ+ patients unlearn shame, rebuild trust & reclaim their bodies.
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.
Neighborhood Family Practice uses trauma-informed therapy & sexual-health integration to help LGBTQ+ patients unlearn shame, rebuild trust & reclaim their bodies.
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.
SHOPPING FOR GOOD! Check out our new (and amazing!) merch and support Ohio's LGBTQ+ newsroom with every purchase!
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December 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
SHOPPING FOR GOOD! Check out our new (and amazing!) merch and support Ohio's LGBTQ+ newsroom with every purchase!
MERCH LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.
MERCH LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.
With Studio West 117’s sudden closure announcement, LGBTQ+ orgs scramble to find alternative plans.
From food pantry distribution to dodgeball leagues to monthly meeting space, many LGBTQ+ groups now have to pivot their plans.
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From food pantry distribution to dodgeball leagues to monthly meeting space, many LGBTQ+ groups now have to pivot their plans.
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.
December 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
With Studio West 117’s sudden closure announcement, LGBTQ+ orgs scramble to find alternative plans.
From food pantry distribution to dodgeball leagues to monthly meeting space, many LGBTQ+ groups now have to pivot their plans.
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.
From food pantry distribution to dodgeball leagues to monthly meeting space, many LGBTQ+ groups now have to pivot their plans.
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.
NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (12/3/25): Covering Trump’s World AIDS Day ‘Cancelation’ & Staying Unsurprised
Featuring: Alex Cooper (The Advocate), Missy Spears (Queer Kentucky) and John Parker (The Gaily Show on AM950Radio).
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT!
Featuring: Alex Cooper (The Advocate), Missy Spears (Queer Kentucky) and John Parker (The Gaily Show on AM950Radio).
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT!
December 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (12/3/25): Covering Trump’s World AIDS Day ‘Cancelation’ & Staying Unsurprised
Featuring: Alex Cooper (The Advocate), Missy Spears (Queer Kentucky) and John Parker (The Gaily Show on AM950Radio).
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT!
Featuring: Alex Cooper (The Advocate), Missy Spears (Queer Kentucky) and John Parker (The Gaily Show on AM950Radio).
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT!
WHOA! - We now stand at 88% of year-end fundraising goal, where every dollar up to $15K is DOUBLED for our scrappy queer nonprofit newsroom. Can you help us cross the finish line on this #GivingTuesday?!
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December 2, 2025 at 9:36 PM
WHOA! - We now stand at 88% of year-end fundraising goal, where every dollar up to $15K is DOUBLED for our scrappy queer nonprofit newsroom. Can you help us cross the finish line on this #GivingTuesday?!
DONATE LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.
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Studio West 117 in Cleveland to close this month
In a May 2023 Scene feature, Studio West got a barrel of mixed reactions from community members and its own employees just a year into operation. One called their experience “constant chaos.”
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In a May 2023 Scene feature, Studio West got a barrel of mixed reactions from community members and its own employees just a year into operation. One called their experience “constant chaos.”
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.
December 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Studio West 117 in Cleveland to close this month
In a May 2023 Scene feature, Studio West got a barrel of mixed reactions from community members and its own employees just a year into operation. One called their experience “constant chaos.”
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.
In a May 2023 Scene feature, Studio West got a barrel of mixed reactions from community members and its own employees just a year into operation. One called their experience “constant chaos.”
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.
It's #GIVINGTUESDAY! The Buckeye Flame is 75% to our year end goal but we NEED YOUR HELP in crossing the finish line. And every donation is DOUBLED right now.
Please help sustain Ohio's scrappy queer nonprofit newsroom! Donate link in the first comment.
Please help sustain Ohio's scrappy queer nonprofit newsroom! Donate link in the first comment.
December 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM
It's #GIVINGTUESDAY! The Buckeye Flame is 75% to our year end goal but we NEED YOUR HELP in crossing the finish line. And every donation is DOUBLED right now.
Please help sustain Ohio's scrappy queer nonprofit newsroom! Donate link in the first comment.
Please help sustain Ohio's scrappy queer nonprofit newsroom! Donate link in the first comment.
In Ohio, there are six laws on the books that criminalize living with HIV. And they are actually being ENFORCED. Here is another story of an Ohioan arrested under one of those laws. Read more at the link in the first comment.
#WorldAIDSDay
#WorldAIDSDay
December 2, 2025 at 12:05 AM
In Ohio, there are six laws on the books that criminalize living with HIV. And they are actually being ENFORCED. Here is another story of an Ohioan arrested under one of those laws. Read more at the link in the first comment.
#WorldAIDSDay
#WorldAIDSDay
In Ohio, there are six laws on the books that criminalize living with HIV. And they are actually being ENFORCED. Take a minute on #WorldAIDSDay to read about the experience of one Ohioan imprisoned under one of these laws. Read more at the link in the first comment.
December 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
In Ohio, there are six laws on the books that criminalize living with HIV. And they are actually being ENFORCED. Take a minute on #WorldAIDSDay to read about the experience of one Ohioan imprisoned under one of these laws. Read more at the link in the first comment.
Here on #WorldAIDSDay, know that there are Ohio champions fighting hard to maintain HIV/AIDS funding and services. Read more at the link in the first comment.
December 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Here on #WorldAIDSDay, know that there are Ohio champions fighting hard to maintain HIV/AIDS funding and services. Read more at the link in the first comment.
What happens when you let LGBTQ+ elders GO OFF? That's one of the many stories we covered on this week's episode of This News is So Gay. Listen in today!
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November 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
What happens when you let LGBTQ+ elders GO OFF? That's one of the many stories we covered on this week's episode of This News is So Gay. Listen in today!
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/26/t...
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NEW EPISODE ALERT! - This News is So Gay is an amazing listen this week! Check it out!
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November 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
NEW EPISODE ALERT! - This News is So Gay is an amazing listen this week! Check it out!
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NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (11/26/25): Digging into SNAP Benefits, Pride Updates and Lesbian Bars
Feat: @josephjaafari.bsky.social (@lookoutnews.bsky.social), @bjodway.com (@reportforamerica.bsky.social) & @marissajae.bsky.social (@washingtonpost.com)
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Feat: @josephjaafari.bsky.social (@lookoutnews.bsky.social), @bjodway.com (@reportforamerica.bsky.social) & @marissajae.bsky.social (@washingtonpost.com)
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This News is So Gay (11/26/25): Digging into SNAP Benefits, Pride Updates and Lesbian Bars
Featuring: Joseph Darius Jaafari (LOOKOUT), Ben Jodway (The Buckeye Flame) and Marissa J. Lang (The Washington Post).
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November 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (11/26/25): Digging into SNAP Benefits, Pride Updates and Lesbian Bars
Feat: @josephjaafari.bsky.social (@lookoutnews.bsky.social), @bjodway.com (@reportforamerica.bsky.social) & @marissajae.bsky.social (@washingtonpost.com)
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Feat: @josephjaafari.bsky.social (@lookoutnews.bsky.social), @bjodway.com (@reportforamerica.bsky.social) & @marissajae.bsky.social (@washingtonpost.com)
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Ohio sexual violence and sex trafficking experts warn against bill eliminating emergency path to safety for LGBTQ+ youth.
READ MORE about the latest hearing on HB 172, which would remove emergency counseling sessions for Ohio's youth.
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READ MORE about the latest hearing on HB 172, which would remove emergency counseling sessions for Ohio's youth.
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Republican-sponsored bill could protect parents who abuse LGBTQ+ youth
Ohio sexual violence and sex trafficking experts warn against bill eliminating emergency path to safety for LGBTQ+ youth
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Ohio sexual violence and sex trafficking experts warn against bill eliminating emergency path to safety for LGBTQ+ youth.
READ MORE about the latest hearing on HB 172, which would remove emergency counseling sessions for Ohio's youth.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/25/n...
READ MORE about the latest hearing on HB 172, which would remove emergency counseling sessions for Ohio's youth.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/25/n...