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Ken Schneck
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Queer journalist: Radio guy; Social justice nerd; Editor, @thebuckeyeflame.com, Ohio's LGBTQ+ newsroom.
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TODAY - Dozens of Trans Day of Remembrance events all across Ohio.

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LGBTQ+ Ohioans host events marking Transgender Day of Remembrance
Across the state, LGBTQ+ Ohioans mark Trans Day of Remembrance with vigils and community events
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (11/19/25): Exploring the Line Between Activism and LGBTQ+ Journalism

Featuring: Mark Segal, founder/publisher of the @phillygaynews.bsky.social.

(This chat is soooooo good!)

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This News is So Gay (11/19/25): Exploring the Line Between Activism and LGBTQ+ Journalism
Featuring: Mark Segal, founder/publisher of the Philadelphia Gay News.
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Human Rights Campaign scores 8 Ohio cities as LGBTQ+ “All-Star” cities

Cleveland lost their perfect score, and Toledo dropped from an A to a B.

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Human Rights Campaign scores 8 Ohio cities as LGBTQ+ “All-Star” cities
The Human Rights Campaign published their 2025 Municipal Equality Index, where they rated Ohio cities above average for LGBTQ+ equality.
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Results keep pouring in from the 11/4 election. By our count, AT LEAST 30 of the 45 out LGBTQ+ Ohio candidates won their races across the state.

That's a lot.

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UPDATED: Majority of out LGBTQ+ Ohio candidates win in November 4 General Election
From Ada to Akron to, a host of LGBTQ+ candidates from all across the state emerged victorious in their races.
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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LGBTQ+ Ohioans mark Transgender Day of Remembrance [EVENT LIST]

Across the state, LGBTQ+ Ohioans mark Trans Day of Remembrance with vigils and community events.

thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/17/o...
LGBTQ+ Ohioans host events marking Transgender Day of Remembrance
Across the state, LGBTQ+ Ohioans mark Trans Day of Remembrance with vigils and community events
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
kenschneck.bsky.social
Free speech or platforming hate? City Club of Cleveland to host president of Ohio anti-LGBTQ+ hate group.

The Center for Christian Virtue invited because of their “influence,” says speakers’ forum CEO.

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Free speech or platforming hate? City Club of Cleveland to host president of Ohio anti-LGBTQ+ hate group
The Center for Christian Virtue invited because of their “influence,” says speakers’ forum CEO.
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
kenschneck.bsky.social
Elected officials in rural Ohio submit testimony in favor of state’s ‘drag ban,’ spurring response and a protest.

The mayor of Greenville, Ohio, calls bill violators ‘degenerates’ in his letter to the state’s House of Representatives.

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Elected officials in rural Ohio submit testimony in favor of state's ‘drag ban,’ spurring response and a protest
The mayor of Greenville, Ohio, calls bill violators ‘degenerates’ in his letter to the state's House of Representatives. But he wasn't the only elected official in rural Ohio to submit testimony.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Sugar Plum Tour to deck the halls of Akron with gay apparel and holiday home magic.

Live and virtual tours of decorated homes will benefit the Gay Community Endowment Fund.

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Sugar Plum Tour to deck the halls Akron with gay apparel and holiday home magic
Live and virtual tours of decorated homes will benefit the Gay Community Endowment Fund.
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Definitely check out this week’s episode of This News is So Gay!

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#podcast #podcastlife
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (11/12/25): Demystifying (and Queering) Redistricting & Covering LGBTQ+ Org Cuts

Featuring: @susantebben.bsky.social (@ohiocapitaljournal.com), @byadamrhodes.bsky.social (@ire.org) & @laurenechapman.bsky.social (Indiana Public Broadcasting).
This News is So Gay (11/12/25): Demystifying (and Queering) Redistricting & Covering LGBTQ+ Org Cuts
Featuring: Susan Tebben (The Ohio Capital Journal), Adam Rhodes (Investigative Reporters and Editors) and Lauren Chapman (Indiana Public Broadcasting).
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Culture warriors – and their anti-LGBTQ+ politics – lost school board races all around Ohio.

While off-year elections are quirky, some see ebbing political strength in anti-LGBTQ+ politics.

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Culture warriors – and their anti-LGBTQ+ politics – lost school board races all around Ohio
In cities large and small around Ohio, conservative incumbents who ran for school boards on culture war agendas lost re-election. Outside candidates struggled as well. While off-year elections are qui...
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Yes, I lost my election last week, but here’s where I – and LGBTQ+ Ohio – really won.

It has been QUITE the journey in this one Ohio transgender candidate’s success story.

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Yes, I lost my election last week, but here’s where I – and LGBTQ+ Ohio – really won
It has been quite the journey in this one Ohio transgender candidate’s success story.
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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LAST CALL to register for tomorrow's FREE virtual workshop! It really is a great session that can support what you're doing out there in the world!

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Shameless Self Promotion for LGBTQ+ Ohioans (and also anyone else). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Whether you're looking to promote your business, your drag, your writing, your podcast, YOUR ACTIVISM or even just you yourself, this FREE workshop from The Buckeye Flame will help you define your voi...
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November 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Do you need a story today about a lesbian-owned rural Ohio farm breeding mini cows for animal-assisted therapy?

OF COURSE YOU DO.

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Lesbian-owned Dog Town Farm breeds mini cows in Ohio for moo-ving animal-assisted therapy
Though owners of Dog Town Farm faced challenges as a queer-owned farm, the farming community has been supportive of possibly the only farm breeding miniature zebus for animal-assisted therapy.
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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School can’t punish Ohio students for misgendering transgender classmates, appeals court rules.

Allowing students to ignore trans classmates’ pronouns wouldn’t “materially and substantially disrupt” the classroom, judges said.

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School can’t punish Ohio students for misgendering transgender classmates, appeals court rules
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled it’s likely unconstitutional for schools to punish students who misgender transgender classmates
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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We keep updating and updating our election recap with more and more winners. By our count, we're now at 26 of 41 LGBTQ+ Ohio candidates winning on Tuesday!

thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/05/l...
Majority of out LGBTQ+ Ohio candidates win in November 4 General Election
From Ada to Akron to, a host of LGBTQ+ candidates from all across the state emerged victorious in their races.
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
kenschneck.bsky.social
NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (11/5/25): A Path to LGBTQ+ Equality in Local Advocacy?

Featuring: David DeWitt (The Ohio Capital Journal), Jake Wittich (Windy City Times) and Jason Villemez (Philadelphia Gay News).

thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/05/t...
This News is So Gay (11/5/25): A Path to LGBTQ+ Equality in Local Advocacy?
Featuring: David DeWitt (The Ohio Capital Journal), Jake Wittich (Windy City Times) and Jason Villemez (Philadelphia Gay News)
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:34 AM
kenschneck.bsky.social
Majority of out LGBTQ+ Ohio candidates win in November 4 General Election.

From Ada to Akron to, a host of LGBTQ+ candidates from all across the state emerged victorious in their races.

thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/05/l...
Majority of out LGBTQ+ Ohio candidates win in November 4 General Election
From Ada to Akron to, a host of LGBTQ+ candidates from all across the state emerged victorious in their races.
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:08 PM
kenschneck.bsky.social
It gives me JOY to be able to close the loop on David Nation's incredible year.

TRUST ME: You need this story today.

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Thwarted by his city council in 2024 for being a gay candidate, this Ohioan came back in 2025 and got more votes than them all
David Nation could have sued the Waynesville City Council last year. Instead, he ran – and won – to make a statement.
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Reposted by Ken Schneck
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I'm on this week's This News is So Gay with a great group of LGBTQ+ reporters from across the country.

We talked about ICE's invasion in Chicago, marriage equality, and where we're finding queer joy through it all.

Thanks to @kenschneck.bsky.social and @thebuckeyeflame.com for having me back!
This News is So Gay (11/5/25): A Path to LGBTQ+ Equality in Local Advocacy?
Featuring: David DeWitt (The Ohio Capital Journal), Jake Wittich (Windy City Times) and Jason Villemez (Philadelphia Gay News)
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
kenschneck.bsky.social
SPECIAL PLEA TO MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY! - The Buckeye Flame...and Ken Schneck...really need your support!
November 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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COMING UP NEXT MONDAY! Registration is FREE but REQUIRED!

bw-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Shameless Self Promotion for LGBTQ+ Ohioans (and also anyone else). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Whether you're looking to promote your business, your drag, your writing, your podcast, YOUR ACTIVISM or even just you yourself, this FREE workshop from The Buckeye Flame will help you define your voi...
bw-edu.zoom.us
November 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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LOVE TO SEE IT! - A new LGBTQ+ organization forms in rural Ohio town known as the setting of ‘Glee’.

Lima was the setting for hit TV series and GLAAD award-winner “Glee” and is now the home of Lima Pride Alliance.

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Despite ‘Glee’ fame, the small city lacked a Pride organization – until now.
The fictionalized setting for hit TV series and GLAAD award-winner "Glee" and is now the real-life home of Lima Pride Alliance
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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This was...a lot. But there was a lot of ground to cover!

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Columbus or Bust: Amidst feelings of betrayal and hope, Cleveland’s Leather Annual Weekend (CLAW) leaves its namesake city
CLAW announced that the 2026 event was moving after they were unable to book a contract with any Cleveland-area hotels or venues.
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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TODAY STARTS NEWSMATCH! - This is the biggest opportunity of the year to help ensure the sustainability of Ohio's only LGBTQ+ newsroom. We need your fire (and support)!

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November 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM