H.L. Comeriato
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Journalist. Covering LGBTQ+ Ohio for @thebuckeyeflame.com. Call me H. Just the letter. Tips and tricks to hl@thebuckeyeflame.com 💌
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Tear gas is banned in international warfare, yet classified as a “riot control agent” that law enforcement can use for crowd control.
“It just doesn’t work well, and it hits the weakest people the most, and causes the most complications in them,” an anesthesiology professor at Duke University said.
“It just doesn’t work well, and it hits the weakest people the most, and causes the most complications in them,” an anesthesiology professor at Duke University said.
Tear Gas Is Way More Dangerous Than Police Let On
In the middle of a respiratory pandemic, law enforcement agencies have used tear gas in especially dangerous ways. The chemical agent also seeps into homes, contaminates food, furniture, skin and surf...
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February 3, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Tear gas is banned in international warfare, yet classified as a “riot control agent” that law enforcement can use for crowd control.
“It just doesn’t work well, and it hits the weakest people the most, and causes the most complications in them,” an anesthesiology professor at Duke University said.
“It just doesn’t work well, and it hits the weakest people the most, and causes the most complications in them,” an anesthesiology professor at Duke University said.
Several hundred people gathered at Public Square in downtown Cleveland Friday afternoon as part of the “ICE Out!” nationwide general strike.
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January 31, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Several hundred people gathered at Public Square in downtown Cleveland Friday afternoon as part of the “ICE Out!” nationwide general strike.
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Six providers in the Twin Cities area said no-show rates have increased for prenatal visits. Some patients, afraid of encountering law enforcement officials, are changing their delivery plans to opt for home births — sometimes without communicating it to providers.
Fear of ICE is keeping pregnant immigrants in Minnesota from critical care
Health care providers in Minnesota said pregnant patients are having more complications linked to stress. But fear of immigration agents is keeping them from prenatal care.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Six providers in the Twin Cities area said no-show rates have increased for prenatal visits. Some patients, afraid of encountering law enforcement officials, are changing their delivery plans to opt for home births — sometimes without communicating it to providers.
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The First Amendment fully protects our right to record ICE agents, police, FBI, National Guard troops, and other government officials performing their duties in public.
Know your rights while filming, how to protect your digital privacy, and what to do if you're stopped or arrested for recording.
Know your rights while filming, how to protect your digital privacy, and what to do if you're stopped or arrested for recording.
Recording and Documenting Police and Federal Agents
The First Amendment protects your right to take photos and videos of law enforcement officers performing their duties in public. This applies to ICE agents, police, FBI, National Guard troops, and any other government officials. If you're not under arrest, a law enforcement officer needs a warrant to confiscate your device or to view its contents without your consent.
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January 31, 2026 at 12:50 AM
The First Amendment fully protects our right to record ICE agents, police, FBI, National Guard troops, and other government officials performing their duties in public.
Know your rights while filming, how to protect your digital privacy, and what to do if you're stopped or arrested for recording.
Know your rights while filming, how to protect your digital privacy, and what to do if you're stopped or arrested for recording.
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Citing fear of ICE, pregnant immigrants in Minnesota are
-skipping prenatal care
-requesting home births, even when not medically advised
-going w/o adequate food
Many are experiencing complications providers say can be stress-onset: diabetes, high blood pressure, and even water breaking early
-skipping prenatal care
-requesting home births, even when not medically advised
-going w/o adequate food
Many are experiencing complications providers say can be stress-onset: diabetes, high blood pressure, and even water breaking early
Fear of ICE is keeping pregnant immigrants in Minnesota from critical care
Health care providers in Minnesota said pregnant patients are having more complications linked to stress. But fear of immigration agents is keeping them from prenatal care.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Citing fear of ICE, pregnant immigrants in Minnesota are
-skipping prenatal care
-requesting home births, even when not medically advised
-going w/o adequate food
Many are experiencing complications providers say can be stress-onset: diabetes, high blood pressure, and even water breaking early
-skipping prenatal care
-requesting home births, even when not medically advised
-going w/o adequate food
Many are experiencing complications providers say can be stress-onset: diabetes, high blood pressure, and even water breaking early
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Leaders urge LGBTQ+ Ohioans to protest ICE at national general strike rallies across the state.
‘Queer people need to show up because this is all connected.’
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‘Queer people need to show up because this is all connected.’
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Leaders urge LGBTQ+ Ohioans to protest ICE at national general strike rallies across the state
‘Queer people need to show up because this is all connected.’
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January 29, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Leaders urge LGBTQ+ Ohioans to protest ICE at national general strike rallies across the state.
‘Queer people need to show up because this is all connected.’
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‘Queer people need to show up because this is all connected.’
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Several hundred people showed up to participate in the national general strike rally at Public Square in downtown Cleveland.
Demonstrators changed Ohio’s famous call-and-response chant “OH-IO” to “OH-ICE OUT” as the state prepares for ICE agents to arrive in the city of Springfield early next week.
Demonstrators changed Ohio’s famous call-and-response chant “OH-IO” to “OH-ICE OUT” as the state prepares for ICE agents to arrive in the city of Springfield early next week.
January 30, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Several hundred people showed up to participate in the national general strike rally at Public Square in downtown Cleveland.
Demonstrators changed Ohio’s famous call-and-response chant “OH-IO” to “OH-ICE OUT” as the state prepares for ICE agents to arrive in the city of Springfield early next week.
Demonstrators changed Ohio’s famous call-and-response chant “OH-IO” to “OH-ICE OUT” as the state prepares for ICE agents to arrive in the city of Springfield early next week.
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HIRING: The Buckeye Flame seeks two Reporting Fellows to cover LGBTQ+ Ohioans of color.
Pay for the six-month fellowship is $15,000 and applications are due by noon on February 13.
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HIRING: The Buckeye Flame seeks two Reporting Fellows to cover LGBTQ+ Ohioans of color.
Pay for the six-month fellowship is $15,000 and applications are due by noon on February 13.
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HIRING: The Buckeye Flame seeks two Reporting Fellows to cover LGBTQ+ Ohioans of color – The Buckeye Flame
Pay for the six-month fellowship is $15,000 and applications are due by noon on February 13.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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HIRING: The Buckeye Flame seeks two Reporting Fellows to cover LGBTQ+ Ohioans of color.
Pay for the six-month fellowship is $15,000 and applications are due by noon on February 13.
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HIRING: The Buckeye Flame seeks two Reporting Fellows to cover LGBTQ+ Ohioans of color.
Pay for the six-month fellowship is $15,000 and applications are due by noon on February 13.
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"A Massive Victory": DOJ Drops Demands for Medical Records of LA Trans Minors
"A Massive Victory": DOJ Drops Demands for Medical Records of LA Trans Minors
Though a great relief to parents of trans youth, the subpoena is not entirely dissolved.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:56 PM
"A Massive Victory": DOJ Drops Demands for Medical Records of LA Trans Minors
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The shutdown of Wisconsin's version of C-SPAN amid a shortfall of fundraising has left the state as perhaps the only one in the country where its legislative floor debates are not being broadcast.
Network shutdown leaves Wisconsin lawmakers meeting outside of public view
The shutdown of Wisconsin’s version of C-SPAN amid a shortfall of fundraising has left the state as perhaps the only one in the country where its legislative floor debates are not being broadcast.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The shutdown of Wisconsin's version of C-SPAN amid a shortfall of fundraising has left the state as perhaps the only one in the country where its legislative floor debates are not being broadcast.
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Out LGBTQ+ candidate Stephanie Thomas announces bid for Cuyahoga County Council. Thomas to campaign on rent control, senior services, labor relations and open office hours in District 3.
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Out LGBTQ+ candidate Stephanie Thomas announces bid for Cuyahoga County Council
Thomas will campaign on rent control, senior services, labor relations and open office hours in District 3.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Out LGBTQ+ candidate Stephanie Thomas announces bid for Cuyahoga County Council. Thomas to campaign on rent control, senior services, labor relations and open office hours in District 3.
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Amid protests, City Club of Cleveland hosts Center for Christian Virtue www.clevescene.com/news/clevela...
Amid Protests, City Club of Cleveland Hosts Center for Christian Virtue
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January 21, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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The City Club of Cleveland hosted the president of an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group Friday following weeks of public backlash, drawing dozens of protesters.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:12 PM
The City Club of Cleveland hosted the president of an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group Friday following weeks of public backlash, drawing dozens of protesters.
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The City Club of Cleveland hosts Center for Christian Virtue amid protests. Here’s what we saw inside AND outside the forum.
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Cleveland City Club hosts Center for Christian Virtue
The free speech forum hosted the president of an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group Friday following weeks of backlash, drawing dozens of protestors.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:38 AM
The City Club of Cleveland hosts Center for Christian Virtue amid protests. Here’s what we saw inside AND outside the forum.
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Gender-based violence researchers told @19thnews.org that the widespread visibility of physical violence against women in public spaces does not happen in a vacuum and goes hand-in-hand with the policies and messaging coming from the administration. 19thnews.org/2026/01/ice-...
ICE violence against women is increasingly visible — and largely untracked
The killing of Renee Nicole Good — and the viral video that followed — underscores the forceful tactics long used against marginalized women.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Gender-based violence researchers told @19thnews.org that the widespread visibility of physical violence against women in public spaces does not happen in a vacuum and goes hand-in-hand with the policies and messaging coming from the administration. 19thnews.org/2026/01/ice-...
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New Ohio research examines ‘predatory’ nature of alcohol ads targeting LGBTQ+ Ohioans.
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New Ohio research examines 'predatory' nature of alcohol ads targeting LGBTQ+ Ohioans
LGBTQ+ people already face poor health outcomes related to alcohol. Targeted marketing could be making it worse.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:51 PM
New Ohio research examines ‘predatory’ nature of alcohol ads targeting LGBTQ+ Ohioans.
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there’s still some good queer news out there folks!
Columbus suburb unanimously passes LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination ordinance. Grove City joins 36 other Ohio municipalities with LGBTQ+ protections amidst lack of statewide protections.
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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 7:31 PM
there’s still some good queer news out there folks!
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INCREDIBLE STORY: Rural Ohio trans candidate nearly drops out of race after being targeted online, wins seat in Republican stronghold.
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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
INCREDIBLE STORY: Rural Ohio trans candidate nearly drops out of race after being targeted online, wins seat in Republican stronghold.
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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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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 8:52 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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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.
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.
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The hate group also responded.
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.
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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.
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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.
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.
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The hate group also responded.
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.
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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).
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December 10, 2025 at 3:32 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).
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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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‘I witnessed evil’: Anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups support Ohio’s public drag ban.
Ohio’s proposed drag ban received its second hearing Wednesday before members of the House Judiciary Committee.
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Ohio’s proposed drag ban received its second hearing Wednesday before members of the House Judiciary Committee.
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‘I witnessed evil’: Anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups support Ohio’s public drag ban
Bill banning public drag performances also targets transgender Ohioans who use public locker rooms
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October 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
‘I witnessed evil’: Anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups support Ohio’s public drag ban.
Ohio’s proposed drag ban received its second hearing Wednesday before members of the House Judiciary Committee.
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Ohio’s proposed drag ban received its second hearing Wednesday before members of the House Judiciary Committee.
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Ohio Republicans want to end emergency mental health services for minors in latest push for ‘parental rights.’
Eliminating access to temporary mental health care program for minors could place Ohio’s LGBTQ+ youth at risk.
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Eliminating access to temporary mental health care program for minors could place Ohio’s LGBTQ+ youth at risk.
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Ohio Republicans want to end emergency mental health services for minors in latest push for ‘parental rights’
Eliminating access to temporary mental health care program for minors could place Ohio's LGBTQ+ youth at risk.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Ohio Republicans want to end emergency mental health services for minors in latest push for ‘parental rights.’
Eliminating access to temporary mental health care program for minors could place Ohio’s LGBTQ+ youth at risk.
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Eliminating access to temporary mental health care program for minors could place Ohio’s LGBTQ+ youth at risk.
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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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Cleveland’s only sapphic rave injects a decades-old party scene with something ‘new and fresh and weird.’
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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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October 13, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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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Cleveland’s only sapphic rave injects a decades-old party scene with something ‘new and fresh and weird.’
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