At the time, I identified as butch, not male, but I recognized that the problem was the same — seeing a woman’s body and acting like it was mine to ogle and fantasize about.
Gender & Sexuality
New Ohio LGBTQ+ Org Offers Free Gender-Affirming Clothing and Community
The Rainbow Society of Medina County’s MoE’s Closet opened last January and has already helped its queer neighbors
The Rainbow Society of Medina County’s MoE’s Closet opened last January and has already helped its queer neighbors
A Lack of Funding, a Glut of Stigma: How Ohio LGBTQ+ Health Outcomes Are Impacted
Recognizing the ripple effects of one population’s health outcomes can be a powerful message for other Ohioans whose attention might be elsewhere.
Recognizing the ripple effects of one population’s health outcomes can be a powerful message for other Ohioans whose attention might be elsewhere.
How an Ohio Vending Machine Has Become a Harm-Reduction Lifeline
Caracole in Cincinnati introduced the machines in Ohio as an always-open, judgment-free doorway to connection, care and education.
Caracole in Cincinnati introduced the machines in Ohio as an always-open, judgment-free doorway to connection, care and education.
Superior vs. Inferior
Challenging inequities: a social conundrum
Challenging inequities: a social conundrum
Mx. Juneteenth Celebrates Six Years of Black, LGBTQ+ and Drag Liberation
The Cleveland-based celebration has become a hub for Black and LGBTQ+ artists, entertainment, and community resources.
The Cleveland-based celebration has become a hub for Black and LGBTQ+ artists, entertainment, and community resources.
New Poll: Supermajority of Ohio Voters Believe Politicians Use Trans Issues as a Distraction
Affordability/inflation is 5 times more a concern than transgender issues.
Affordability/inflation is 5 times more a concern than transgender issues.
Yes, LGBTQ+ Ohio: The World Is Overwhelming. You Need Support.
‘When negative news has to do with who you are as a person, it can hurt even more.’
‘When negative news has to do with who you are as a person, it can hurt even more.’
LGBTQ+ Ohioan Sues Bureau of Motor Vehicles Again Over ‘Gay’ License Plate
Federal lawsuit alleges Ohio BMV has ‘arbitrary’ and ‘overbroad’ censorship rules for personalized license plates
Federal lawsuit alleges Ohio BMV has ‘arbitrary’ and ‘overbroad’ censorship rules for personalized license plates
Draw 4: Marriage Equality Is a Losing Game of UNO Unless Ohioans Take Action
‘Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community cannot afford to assume that existing rights will remain untouched simply because they exist today.’
‘Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community cannot afford to assume that existing rights will remain untouched simply because they exist today.’
‘Bitchy Vegan Homo’ Is the New Director of Cleveland Cinematheque
Dave Huffman, vegan baker and Cleveland Cinemas veteran, wants to blend classic and genre films at the arthouse theater
Dave Huffman, vegan baker and Cleveland Cinemas veteran, wants to blend classic and genre films at the arthouse theater
If America Had a Gender, What Would It Be?
The masculine reflexes we mistake for patriotism.
The masculine reflexes we mistake for patriotism.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Resigns to Join National Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Group
Yost will step down next month to join the Christian legal group behind thousands of pieces of anti-transgender legislation
Yost will step down next month to join the Christian legal group behind thousands of pieces of anti-transgender legislation
Therapeutic Workforce Program in Rural Ohio Ensures LGBTQ+ Workers Don’t ‘Fall Off the Map’
Rocksprings Wellness helps queer Ohioans get jobs, housing and learn independent living skills as safety nets shrink
Rocksprings Wellness helps queer Ohioans get jobs, housing and learn independent living skills as safety nets shrink
I Need a Wife
I need a wife because WE ALL NEED A WIFE, regardless of gender or sexuality.
I need a wife because WE ALL NEED A WIFE, regardless of gender or sexuality.
Doctors Can Refuse to Treat LGBTQ+ Patients in Several States…Including Ohio
These religious exemption laws lead to drops in HIV testing.
These religious exemption laws lead to drops in HIV testing.