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How one Ohio Black trans poet found power in brevity.

Zuggie Tate’s chapbook ‘Abomination Pink’ explores the beauty that survives every attempt at erasure.

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How one Ohio Black trans poet found power in brevity
Zuggie Tate’s chapbook ‘Abomination Pink’ explores the beauty that survives every attempt at erasure.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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⭐ BRAND NEW SO GAY PODCAST EPISODE! ⭐

This News is So Gay (9/16/26): Challenging the myth of solidarity in the LGBTQ+ community

Featuring: @doctressstory.bsky.social ('The Rainbow Ain't Never Been Enuf')

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This News is So Gay (9/16/26): Challenging the myth of solidarity in the LGBTQ+ community
Featuring: Dr. Kaila Adia Story ('The Rainbow Ain't Never Been Enuf')
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September 16, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Ohio is a hotbed for queer cryptids. Yes, queer cryptids.

Ensconced in shadows and myth, cryptids often live along the edge of two worlds, almost invisibly.

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Ohio is a hotbed for queer cryptids. Yes, queer cryptids.
Ensconced in shadows and myth, cryptids often live along the edge of two worlds, almost invisibly.
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September 15, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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Natalie Clifford Barney turns 150 next month and we are having at party at the University of Dayton to celebrate. Read more about her here in the @thebuckeyeflame.com

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It's the 150th birthday of one of Ohio's most influential lesbians. Here's why you need to know Natalie Clifford Barney.
The Ohio-born author, salon hostess and proud lesbian was the toast of early 20th century Paris. Her story can and should continue to inspire.
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September 14, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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Her story is awesome.
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It’s the 150th birthday of one of Ohio’s most influential lesbians. Here’s why you NEED to know Natalie Clifford Barney.

The Ohio-born author, salon hostess & proud lesbian was the toast of early 20th century Paris. Her story can and should continue to inspire.

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It's the 150th birthday of one of Ohio's most influential lesbians. Here's why you need to know Natalie Clifford Barney.
The Ohio-born author, salon hostess and proud lesbian was the toast of early 20th century Paris. Her story can and should continue to inspire.
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September 14, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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It’s the 150th birthday of one of Ohio’s most influential lesbians. Here’s why you NEED to know Natalie Clifford Barney.

The Ohio-born author, salon hostess & proud lesbian was the toast of early 20th century Paris. Her story can and should continue to inspire.

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It's the 150th birthday of one of Ohio's most influential lesbians. Here's why you need to know Natalie Clifford Barney.
The Ohio-born author, salon hostess and proud lesbian was the toast of early 20th century Paris. Her story can and should continue to inspire.
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September 14, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Political ads with made-up trans people are being used to bash Democrats in Ohio and other states.

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Political ads with made-up trans people are being used to bash Democrats
Elon Musk’s super PAC dropped dozens of ads this week in key Senate races (including in Ohio), and the majority of them focus on trans people. Others are resorting to AI.
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September 13, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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TURNS OUT: There are more of us than we thought...

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How many LGBTQ+ adults are in Ohio? New research says it’s astronomically higher than we thought.
Ohio joins the 40 states with an LGBTQ+ population greater than 10%.
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September 12, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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We the People’ needs to include incarcerated trans Ohioans. Right now it does not.

“Whatever disagreements we may have about criminal justice or accountability, we do not sentence people in this country to rape or sexual assault.”

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'We the People' needs to include incarcerated trans Ohioans. Right now it does not.
“Whatever disagreements we may have about criminal justice or accountability, we do not sentence people in this country to rape or sexual assault.”
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September 11, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Despite not addressing their requests, Equality Ohio upgrades Amy Acton to a "B" on their candidate scorecard. Plus, Ohio's LGBTQ population jumped 11%. How and why? Ken Schneck breaks it all down for us. @thebuckeyeflame.com

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"A" Grade Under Fire: Buckeye Flame Editor Ken Schneck on Holding Amy Acton Accountable — and Why Ohio's LGBTQ Population Just Grew 11%
Editor in Chief of The Buckeye Flame, Ken Schneck reports on Equality Ohio changing its ranking of Dr. Amy Acton in her campaign for Ohio Governor.
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September 10, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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The Buckeye Flame 2026 Impact Report

Without The Buckeye Flame, Ohio would join the 18 states that don’t have an LGBTQ+ newsroom. We refuse to let that happen.

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The Buckeye Flame 2026 Impact Report
Without The Buckeye Flame, Ohio would join the 18 states that don't have an LGBTQ+ newsroom. We refuse to let that happen.
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September 10, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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Author Peyton June channels her Ohio childhood into sci-fi horror novel ‘The Monsters We Made’

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Author Peyton June channels her Ohio childhood into sci-fi horror novel ‘The Monsters We Made’
“I feel like teenagers – especially with times like these, especially queer kids – are either going to want something that’s wish fulfillment, light and fluffy to escape or something that reflects the...
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September 9, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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THIS! 🥰 Meet the Florida nonprofit sending hundreds of transgender Ohioans gender-affirming supply kits.

@queertransproject.bsky.social has sent more than 500 trans Ohioans custom gender-affirming supply kits worth a total of nearly $30,000.

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Meet the Florida nonprofit sending hundreds of transgender Ohioans gender-affirming supply kits
The Queer Trans Project has sent more than 500 trans Ohioans custom gender-affirming supply kits worth a total of nearly $30,000
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September 9, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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There’s more to an Out of the Closet than you might think.

Stop by 1230 N. High St in Columbus to thrift, donate and access pharmacy services / free confidential testing for STIs.

Plus, 96c of every dollar earned supports HIV care and services through @ahfcares.

📍1230 N. High St., Columbus, OH
September 8, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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How many LGBTQ+ adults are in Ohio? New research from @hrc.org says it’s astronomically higher than we thought.

✏️ @kenschneck.bsky.social

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How many LGBTQ+ adults are in Ohio? New research says it’s astronomically higher than we thought.
Ohio joins the 40 states with an LGBTQ+ population greater than 10%.
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September 8, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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Here on #LaborDay, we'll be sharing some of our favorite LGBTQ+ businesses from across the state. Trans-owned Awarewolf Apparel in Cincinnati delivers subtlety with sharp edges.

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Queer is punk: Trans-owned Awarewolf Apparel in Cincinnati delivers subtlety with sharp edges
Founder Landon Reed talks about his brand, representation and why clothing has the power to change and save LGBTQ+ lives.
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September 7, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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Here on #LaborDay, we'll be sharing some of our favorite LGBTQ+ businesses from across the state. Who DOESN'T love Bake Me Happy, Columbus' beloved bakery?! We are huge fans.

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Beloved Ohio bakery named recipient of national LGBTQ+ business preservation funds
The funding is a way to uplift small businesses that focus on LGBTQ+ people of color, women and the transgender community impacted by COVID.
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September 7, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Here on #LaborDay, we'll be sharing some of our favorite LGBTQ+ businesses from across the state. Need a great cup of java in Athens County? Dirty Girl Coffee has you COVERED.

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'Where women thrive, communities thrive': Dirty Girl Coffee brews change in Glouster, Ohio
For Jane Cavarozzi, the roastery was a ‘way in’ to build economic opportunity in the area that sorely needs the growth.
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September 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Here on #LaborDay, we'll be sharing some of our favorite LGBTQ+ businesses from across the state. Deep in rural Ohio, trans-owned plant shop The Leaf Lounge has taken root.

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Trans-owned plant shop The Leaf Lounge takes root in rural Ohio
By collaborating with other local businesses, Kayden Warner sows the seeds of a greener community space in Fremont.
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September 7, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Here on #LaborDay, we'll be sharing some of our favorite LGBTQ+ businesses from across the state. Check out how this spirited queer Ohio couple created a flavorful mocktails line that is pure pourfection.

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How a spirited queer Ohio couple created a flavorful mocktails line that is pure pourfection
A Mockery have a can-do attitude to change how people see alcohol-free drinks.
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September 7, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY. WE’RE HIRING! – The Buckeye Flame is seeking a Development Director

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WE’RE HIRING! – The Buckeye Flame is seeking a Development Director
This position is pivotal to the growth and sustainability of our vital, scrappy queer newsroom and plays a key role in shaping our future.
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September 7, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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YOUR SUNDAY READ! - How one Ohio college class assembled a city’s untold LGBTQ+ history.

“Accessing our history can help LGBTQ+ individuals connect with ancestors who were effectively having the same experiences and feelings."
How one Ohio college class assembled a city’s untold LGBTQ+ history
Akron didn't have a central collection of LGBTQ+ history. Two professors and a cadre of students are changing that.
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September 6, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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In a press release accompanying Acton's grade change, Equality Ohio said, "We have not been able to confirm meaningful engagement directly between [her] campaign and transgender communities."

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Equality Ohio changes grade for Amy Acton from ‘Pending’ to ‘B’
Equality Ohio had changed Acton’s grade from 'A' to 'Pending' on July 28, following what they called 'harmful remarks related to transgender people.'
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September 5, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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Equality Ohio changes grade for Amy Acton from ‘Pending’ to ‘B’

Equality Ohio had changed Acton’s grade from ‘A’ to ‘Pending’ on July 28, following what they called ‘harmful remarks related to transgender people.’

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Equality Ohio changes grade for Amy Acton from ‘Pending’ to ‘B’
Equality Ohio had changed Acton’s grade from 'A' to 'Pending' on July 28, following what they called 'harmful remarks related to transgender people.'
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September 4, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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Akron LGBTQ+ listening event!: Join us on September 29 to share LGBTQ+ story ideas.

The Buckeye Flame will host “Ohio is So Gay: Past, Present & Future” at the Bayard Rustin LGBTQ+ Resource Center in Akron.

FREE FOOD provided by Ernie's Catering, but RSVP required.
Akron LGBTQ+ listening event: Join us on September 29 to share LGBTQ+ story ideas
The Buckeye Flame will host "Ohio is So Gay: Past, Present & Future" at the Bayard Rustin LGBTQ+ Resource Center in Akron.
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September 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM