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.

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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NEW EPISODE ALERT! - This News is So Gay is an amazing listen this week! Check it out!

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This week's episode of This News is So Gay is a MUST-LISTEN as we explore the line between activism and journalism. Go listen in today!

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Definitely check out this week’s episode of This News is So Gay!

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Go listen to this week's episode of This News is So Gay! We're talking all about the experience of queer elders and about the elimination of NBC OUT.

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ABSURDLY cool news that The Buckeye Flame has been nominated for Journalism Collaboration of the Year for the 2025 Nonprofit News Awards. Our piece on HIV decriminalization (LINK IN THE COMMENTS) with The Marshall Project was such an incredible and incredibly important experience.

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CALLING ALL LGBTQ+ OHIO PODCAST HOSTS & LISTENERS!

We're putting together a list of LGBTQ+ Ohio podcasts and want to hear your favorites!

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Deadline for submissions: Wednesday, June 11.