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On Friday, the Trump Admin quietly issued a policy that will remove coverage of gender-affirming care for all adults covered by federal employee insurance plans. The policy will take effect next year, and will impact an estimated 14,000 employees. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
August 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
On Friday, the Trump Admin quietly issued a policy that will remove coverage of gender-affirming care for all adults covered by federal employee insurance plans. The policy will take effect next year, and will impact an estimated 14,000 employees. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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Got your eye on a data training? Trying to get to a conference to speak on a panel?
We want to support your growth as a trans journalist, help journalists learn to better-cover trans communities, or both.
The Trans Journalists Association is offering a new round of stipends 🏳️⚧️
We want to support your growth as a trans journalist, help journalists learn to better-cover trans communities, or both.
The Trans Journalists Association is offering a new round of stipends 🏳️⚧️
Level Up
The Trans Journalists Association is offering stipends of $250 and $500 for journalists' professional development.
www.transjournalists.org
July 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Got your eye on a data training? Trying to get to a conference to speak on a panel?
We want to support your growth as a trans journalist, help journalists learn to better-cover trans communities, or both.
The Trans Journalists Association is offering a new round of stipends 🏳️⚧️
We want to support your growth as a trans journalist, help journalists learn to better-cover trans communities, or both.
The Trans Journalists Association is offering a new round of stipends 🏳️⚧️
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Cleveland welcomes new WNBA franchise team, embraces out LGBTQ+ athletes.
3,000 season tickets sold in the first 30 hours: ‘We’re seeing a whole new audience stepping forward.’
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3,000 season tickets sold in the first 30 hours: ‘We’re seeing a whole new audience stepping forward.’
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Cleveland welcomes new WNBA franchise team, embraces out LGBTQ+ athletes
The move marks a new era in women's professional sports – particularly for LGBTQ+ athletes, who had previously been encouraged to remain closeted while in the league.
thebuckeyeflame.com
July 24, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Cleveland welcomes new WNBA franchise team, embraces out LGBTQ+ athletes.
3,000 season tickets sold in the first 30 hours: ‘We’re seeing a whole new audience stepping forward.’
✏️ @hcomeriato.bsky.social
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3,000 season tickets sold in the first 30 hours: ‘We’re seeing a whole new audience stepping forward.’
✏️ @hcomeriato.bsky.social
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1. Children's Hospitals are reportedly under investigation by the FBI for gender affirming care, which is not illegal.
The Trump admin is using anti-FGM laws, which do not apply and have specific definitions.
It is a scare tactic meant to coerce hospitals.
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The Trump admin is using anti-FGM laws, which do not apply and have specific definitions.
It is a scare tactic meant to coerce hospitals.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Reported FBI Probe Targets Trans-Affirming Care Providers—For Procedure They Don’t Do
Unconfirmed reports of an FBI probe in pediatric hospitals serving trans youth leaves parents, doctors and transgender youth in a suspended state of terror. That’s by design.
www.erininthemorning.com
June 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
1. Children's Hospitals are reportedly under investigation by the FBI for gender affirming care, which is not illegal.
The Trump admin is using anti-FGM laws, which do not apply and have specific definitions.
It is a scare tactic meant to coerce hospitals.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
The Trump admin is using anti-FGM laws, which do not apply and have specific definitions.
It is a scare tactic meant to coerce hospitals.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Thank you 2025 SOGI Family Pride Sponsor Camp Lilac!
June 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Thank you 2025 SOGI Family Pride Sponsor Camp Lilac!
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Ohio Senate passes budget containing slate of anti-LGBTQ+ attacks.
The budget includes language to erase trans identity, ban youth access to LGBTQ+ books and defund homeless shelters that support trans youth.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/06/11/o...
The budget includes language to erase trans identity, ban youth access to LGBTQ+ books and defund homeless shelters that support trans youth.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/06/11/o...
Ohio Senate passes budget containing slate of anti-LGBTQ+ attacks
The budget includes language to erase trans identity, ban youth access to LGBTQ+ books and defund homeless shelters that support trans youth.
thebuckeyeflame.com
June 12, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Ohio Senate passes budget containing slate of anti-LGBTQ+ attacks.
The budget includes language to erase trans identity, ban youth access to LGBTQ+ books and defund homeless shelters that support trans youth.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/06/11/o...
The budget includes language to erase trans identity, ban youth access to LGBTQ+ books and defund homeless shelters that support trans youth.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/06/11/o...
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“I had to plant a flag saying transliterature exists, it is important, and it is worthy of study.”
Teaching Transliterature: How a Cleveland-area academic pioneered a field of study to amplify voices of change.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/06/03/t...
Teaching Transliterature: How a Cleveland-area academic pioneered a field of study to amplify voices of change.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/06/03/t...
Teaching Transliterature: How a Cleveland-area academic pioneered a field of study to amplify voices of change
“I had to plant a flag saying transliterature exists, it is important, and it is worthy of study.”
thebuckeyeflame.com
June 8, 2025 at 12:04 PM
“I had to plant a flag saying transliterature exists, it is important, and it is worthy of study.”
Teaching Transliterature: How a Cleveland-area academic pioneered a field of study to amplify voices of change.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/06/03/t...
Teaching Transliterature: How a Cleveland-area academic pioneered a field of study to amplify voices of change.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/06/03/t...
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Thousands celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride in downtown Cleveland
On June 7, thousands attended Cleveland’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride festival and march.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/06/09/t...
On June 7, thousands attended Cleveland’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride festival and march.
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Thousands celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride in downtown Cleveland
On June 7, thousands flocked to downtown Cleveland to celebrate Pride in the CLE – the annual LGBTQ+ Pride march and festival organized by the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland.
thebuckeyeflame.com
June 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Thousands celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride in downtown Cleveland
On June 7, thousands attended Cleveland’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride festival and march.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/06/09/t...
On June 7, thousands attended Cleveland’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride festival and march.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/06/09/t...
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Experts say rash of Pride flag vandalism across Ohio points to shifting trend in anti-LGBTQ+ violence.
Read all about what anti-LGBTQ+ incidents can tell us about cultural ‘turf wars’ in Ohio and beyond.
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Read all about what anti-LGBTQ+ incidents can tell us about cultural ‘turf wars’ in Ohio and beyond.
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thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/05/19/o...
Experts say rash of Pride flag vandalism across Ohio points to shifting trend in anti-LGBTQ+ violence
What anti-LGBTQ+ incidents can tell us about cultural 'turf wars' in Ohio and beyond
thebuckeyeflame.com
May 19, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Experts say rash of Pride flag vandalism across Ohio points to shifting trend in anti-LGBTQ+ violence.
Read all about what anti-LGBTQ+ incidents can tell us about cultural ‘turf wars’ in Ohio and beyond.
✏️ @hcomeriato.bsky.social
🗣️ @glaad.bsky.social
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/05/19/o...
Read all about what anti-LGBTQ+ incidents can tell us about cultural ‘turf wars’ in Ohio and beyond.
✏️ @hcomeriato.bsky.social
🗣️ @glaad.bsky.social
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Ohio Senate committee rejects LGBTQ+ orgs’ testimony.
Reps for Equality Ohio and TransOhio were set to testify against anti-LGBTQ+ language in the state budget.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/05/14/o...
Reps for Equality Ohio and TransOhio were set to testify against anti-LGBTQ+ language in the state budget.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/05/14/o...
Ohio Senate committee rejects LGBTQ+ orgs’ testimony
Reps for Equality Ohio and TransOhio were set to testify against anti-LGBTQ+ language in the state budget.
thebuckeyeflame.com
May 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Ohio Senate committee rejects LGBTQ+ orgs’ testimony.
Reps for Equality Ohio and TransOhio were set to testify against anti-LGBTQ+ language in the state budget.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/05/14/o...
Reps for Equality Ohio and TransOhio were set to testify against anti-LGBTQ+ language in the state budget.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/05/14/o...
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There are currently 14 LGBTQ+-related bills in Ohio’s 136th General Assembly.
Our 2025-26 Guide to Ohio’s LGBTQ+ legislation will let you know where each bill currently stands.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/04/29/2...
Our 2025-26 Guide to Ohio’s LGBTQ+ legislation will let you know where each bill currently stands.
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2025-26 Guide to Ohio's LGBTQ+ Legislation (136th General Assembly)
To help you differentiate one Senate and House Bill from another, we have put together this easy-to-use reference guide.
thebuckeyeflame.com
May 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
There are currently 14 LGBTQ+-related bills in Ohio’s 136th General Assembly.
Our 2025-26 Guide to Ohio’s LGBTQ+ legislation will let you know where each bill currently stands.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/04/29/2...
Our 2025-26 Guide to Ohio’s LGBTQ+ legislation will let you know where each bill currently stands.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/04/29/2...
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Ohio Republicans introduce bill to designate month honoring heterosexual married families.
The group behind the legislation says that each family must have “a clear male leader and that leader must come from the family’s lineage.”
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The group behind the legislation says that each family must have “a clear male leader and that leader must come from the family’s lineage.”
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Ohio Republicans introduce bill to designate month honoring heterosexual married families
The group behind the legislation says that each family must have “a clear male leader and that leader must come from the family's lineage.”
thebuckeyeflame.com
May 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Ohio Republicans introduce bill to designate month honoring heterosexual married families.
The group behind the legislation says that each family must have “a clear male leader and that leader must come from the family’s lineage.”
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/05/13/n...
✏️ @kenschneck.bsky.social
The group behind the legislation says that each family must have “a clear male leader and that leader must come from the family’s lineage.”
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/05/13/n...
✏️ @kenschneck.bsky.social
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Democratic House members urge Robert Kennedy Jr. to save LGBTQ+ suicide line - buff.ly/dmVH0BC
May 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Democratic House members urge Robert Kennedy Jr. to save LGBTQ+ suicide line - buff.ly/dmVH0BC
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Kaleidoscope Youth Center, the largest and oldest organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth in Ohio, will receive a $100,000 grant from the city after an ordinance sponsored by Councilmember Melissa Green passed unanimously May 12.
by Emma Wozniak
www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...
by Emma Wozniak
www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...
Columbus City Council offers aid to youth LGBTQ+ nonprofit in wake of political attacks
Columbus City Council passed an ordinance granting $100k to local nonprofit Kaleidoscope Youth Center, which offers support to the LGBTQ+ community
www.dispatch.com
May 14, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Kaleidoscope Youth Center, the largest and oldest organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth in Ohio, will receive a $100,000 grant from the city after an ordinance sponsored by Councilmember Melissa Green passed unanimously May 12.
by Emma Wozniak
www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...
by Emma Wozniak
www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...
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New Releases: May 6, 2025
Children's Billy Porter: A Little Golden Book Biography by Phil Stamper and Steffi Walthall Billy saw that clothes were the perfect way to stand out and let people know who you are. Billy Porter has been impressing audiences ever since he played his award-winning role of…
Children's Billy Porter: A Little Golden Book Biography by Phil Stamper and Steffi Walthall Billy saw that clothes were the perfect way to stand out and let people know who you are. Billy Porter has been impressing audiences ever since he played his award-winning role of…
New Releases: May 6, 2025
Children's Billy Porter: A Little Golden Book Biography by Phil Stamper and Steffi Walthall Billy saw that clothes were the perfect way to stand out and let people know who you are. Billy Porter has been impressing audiences ever since he played his award-winning role of Lola in the Broadway hit Kinky Boots. His story of chasing his dream to be a performer comes to life in
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May 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
New Releases: May 6, 2025
Children's Billy Porter: A Little Golden Book Biography by Phil Stamper and Steffi Walthall Billy saw that clothes were the perfect way to stand out and let people know who you are. Billy Porter has been impressing audiences ever since he played his award-winning role of…
Children's Billy Porter: A Little Golden Book Biography by Phil Stamper and Steffi Walthall Billy saw that clothes were the perfect way to stand out and let people know who you are. Billy Porter has been impressing audiences ever since he played his award-winning role of…
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Ohio Supreme Court allows ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors to continue.
Following months in court, Ohio’s ban on health care for trans youth with take effect after a new high court ruling
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/04/29/o...
Following months in court, Ohio’s ban on health care for trans youth with take effect after a new high court ruling
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/04/29/o...
Ohio Supreme Court allows ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors to continue.
Following months in court, Ohio’s ban on health care for trans youth with take effect after a new high court ruling
thebuckeyeflame.com
April 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Ohio Supreme Court allows ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors to continue.
Following months in court, Ohio’s ban on health care for trans youth with take effect after a new high court ruling
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/04/29/o...
Following months in court, Ohio’s ban on health care for trans youth with take effect after a new high court ruling
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/04/29/o...
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Ohio’s proposed drag ban is back; Republicans rebrand it the ‘Indecent Exposure Modernization Act.’
Under HB 249, drag performers could face felony charges if a juvenile attends an ‘obscene’ performance.
#LGBTQ #Ohio #DragBan
Under HB 249, drag performers could face felony charges if a juvenile attends an ‘obscene’ performance.
#LGBTQ #Ohio #DragBan
Ohio’s proposed drag ban is back; Republicans rebrand it the ‘Indecent Exposure Modernization Act’
Under HB 249, drag performers could face felony charges if a juvenile attends an ‘obscene’ performance
thebuckeyeflame.com
April 30, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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The Buckeye Flame invites applications for new Board members.
The Board currently has openings for four (4) at-large members. The deadline for Board applications is May 10.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/04/25/n...
The Board currently has openings for four (4) at-large members. The deadline for Board applications is May 10.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/04/25/n...
The Buckeye Flame invites applications for new Board members
The Board currently has openings for four (4) at-large members. The deadline for Board applications is May 10.
thebuckeyeflame.com
April 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The Buckeye Flame invites applications for new Board members.
The Board currently has openings for four (4) at-large members. The deadline for Board applications is May 10.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/04/25/n...
The Board currently has openings for four (4) at-large members. The deadline for Board applications is May 10.
thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/04/25/n...
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Can’t wait to see you in June!
April 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Can’t wait to see you in June!
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What's that? A #barnesandnoble preorder sale? And I have a book coming out in a little more than a month!?
MY, HOW FORTUITOUS!
Make sure you preorder GOING OVERBOARD!
MY, HOW FORTUITOUS!
Make sure you preorder GOING OVERBOARD!
April 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
What's that? A #barnesandnoble preorder sale? And I have a book coming out in a little more than a month!?
MY, HOW FORTUITOUS!
Make sure you preorder GOING OVERBOARD!
MY, HOW FORTUITOUS!
Make sure you preorder GOING OVERBOARD!
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Republican state rep wants menstrual products banned from Ohio men’s rooms.
Rep. Rodney Creech saw red and took photos from inside in a public men’s restroom to prove his point.
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Rep. Rodney Creech saw red and took photos from inside in a public men’s restroom to prove his point.
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Republican state rep wants menstrual products banned from Ohio men’s rooms.
Rep. Rodney Creech saw red and took photos from inside in a public men’s restroom to prove his point.
thebuckeyeflame.com
April 14, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Republican state rep wants menstrual products banned from Ohio men’s rooms.
Rep. Rodney Creech saw red and took photos from inside in a public men’s restroom to prove his point.
✏️ @kenschneck.bsky.social
Rep. Rodney Creech saw red and took photos from inside in a public men’s restroom to prove his point.
✏️ @kenschneck.bsky.social