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Burning River Roller Derby is changing sports culture, one hip check at a time
Facing increased gender scrutiny in sports, roller derby offers a refuge for women, queer and transgender athletes ...
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Ohio governor signs bill into law forcing teachers and counselors to out LGBTQ+ students
The bill also mandates that all schools find a time during the school day when students are able to leave school for ...
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Rural Ohioan becomes the state’s first out transgender city councilperson
Arienne Childrey’s appointment is a milestone for the city of St. Marys, and for the entire state of Ohio. A small Ohio town ...
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In Ohio, a queer dance party is redefining community—and it’s ‘PERF’
A monthly party is reclaiming house music’s roots and redefining safe spaces for the Northeast Ohio queer community.
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DIRT Brings HIV/AIDS Advocacy Down to Earth for Black Communities in Ohio
‘Black folks are not hard to reach. People just never take the chance or the time to really reach them.’ EDITOR’S NOTE: It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Bryan C. Jones (1960-2024), ...
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Transgender Ohioans rush to update legal documents ahead of Trump presidency
Across the state, LGBTQ+ organizations are hosting massive legal clinics in a rush to update transgender Ohioans’ birth certificates, passports and other legal documents ahead of President-elect ...