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NEW EPISODE OF THIS NEWS IS SO GAY!

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February 7, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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Central Outreach Wellness Center has moved into a new and improved Columbus space.

“This new location helps us show up fully for Columbus, today and for years to come.”

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Central Outreach Wellness Center has moved into a new and improved Columbus space.
"This new location helps us show up fully for Columbus, today and for years to come."
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February 7, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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@thebuckeyeflame.com is proud to partner with @newsisout.bsky.social to bring you: 'The Map of Us'.

'The Map of Us' is a limited podcast series about the state of LGBTQ+ media in the United States. All 7 episodes now available!

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The Map of Us: The LGBTQ+ Media Mapping podcast
Hosted by Dana Piccoli of News is Out, the series features editors and publishers from LGBTQ+ outlets across the country sharing how they keep their communities informed and visible in a rapidly chang...
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February 6, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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Experiencing pleasure is our birthright

#queersky
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‘Every human wanting to experience orgasm should have the best of all of them, each and every time. Solo or otherwise.’

How one Ohio sexologist is helping people reclaim pleasure on purpose.

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How one Ohio sexologist is helping people reclaim pleasure on purpose
‘Every human wanting to experience orgasm should have the best of all of them, each and every time. Solo or otherwise.’
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February 7, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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‘Every human wanting to experience orgasm should have the best of all of them, each and every time. Solo or otherwise.’

How one Ohio sexologist is helping people reclaim pleasure on purpose.

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How one Ohio sexologist is helping people reclaim pleasure on purpose
‘Every human wanting to experience orgasm should have the best of all of them, each and every time. Solo or otherwise.’
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February 6, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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FOLKS! Next Thursday (2/12) we have a charity spin class at Harness Cycle in Cleveland at 7pm. ALL LEVELS WELCOME and all proceeds to benefit The Buckeye Flame, Ohio's LGBTQ+ newsroom.

Please BOOK YOUR BIKE for a SUPER fun and SUPER gay class!

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February 6, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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The Buckeye Flame is proud to partner with @newsisout.bsky.social to bring you: 'The Map of Us'.

'The Map of Us' is a limited podcast series about the state of LGBTQ+ media in the United States. All 7 episodes now available!

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The Map of Us: The LGBTQ+ Media Mapping podcast
Hosted by Dana Piccoli of News is Out, the series features editors and publishers from LGBTQ+ outlets across the country sharing how they keep their communities informed and visible in a rapidly chang...
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February 6, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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Always a pleasure to be on @thebuckeyeflame.com’s This News is So Gay podcast.
February 4, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE!

This News is So Gay (2/4/26): Navigating Protests and Our Journalist Colleagues Being Arrested.

Featuring: @danapiccoli.com (@newsisout.bsky.social), @johnparkerwrites.bsky.social (@thegailyshow.org) Joe Reberkenny (@washblade.bsky.social).

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This News is So Gay (2/4/26): Navigating Protests and Our Journalist Colleagues Being Arrested
Featuring: Dana Piccoli (News is Out), John Parker (The Gaily Show) and Joe Reberkenny (The Washington Blade)
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February 4, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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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.

✏️ @bjodway.com via @reportforamerica.bsky.social

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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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February 4, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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The Map of Us podcast puts real voices behind the LGBTQ+ Media Mapping Project newsisout.com/2026/02/the-...
The Map of Us podcast puts real voices behind the LGBTQ+ Media Mapping Project - News Is Out
A seven-episode podcast from News is Out that puts LGBTQ+ media mapping data in conversation with the journalists and publishers living it.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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PLEASE SHARE WIDELY!

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: Gayby’s First Pride Photo Project!

We’re going analog for Pride 2026 – and we need your help to make it happen! We're looking to send disposable cameras to 10 Ohioans to capture their 2026 Ohio Pride experience.

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CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: Gayby’s First Pride Photo Project!
We’re going analog for Pride 2026 – and we need your help to make it happen!
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February 3, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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February 3, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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"Happy Black History Month for the rest of my life!"

HUGE congrats to Ohio native Durand Bernarr who earned his first Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album last night, with a speech that was pure queer joy MAGIC.

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Ohio native Durand Bernarr is 'En Route' to the Grammys and even more greatness
The out artist is ready to make an “Impact” with his new single, album and historic Grammy nomination.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:47 PM
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Many LGBTQ-advocacy organizations in rural Ohio have been stepping up to meet a persistent demand for safe discussion spaces.

I’m thrilled to cover one such space in Knox County!
February 2, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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LOVE. THIS. - Winter discussion sessions in Knox County give rural LGBTQ+ Ohioans a voice.

The first session took attendees from ‘discomfort to comfort.’

✏️ @bjodway.com via @reportforamerica.bsky.social

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Winter discussion sessions in Knox County give rural LGBTQ+ Ohioans a voice
After witnessing an anti-LGBTQ+ speaking event, an organizer with Knox County Pride launched a winter discussion series for his community.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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"Until We Are All Free"
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Stonewall Columbus announces Pride 2026 theme.

The 2026 theme - "Until We Are All Free" - will be woven throughout Pride programming, creative elements, community partnerships, and messaging leading up to and beyond Pride Month.

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Stonewall Columbus announces Pride 2026 theme
The 2026 theme will be woven throughout Pride programming, creative elements, community partnerships, and messaging leading up to—and beyond—Pride Month.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Stonewall Columbus announces Pride 2026 theme.

The 2026 theme - "Until We Are All Free" - will be woven throughout Pride programming, creative elements, community partnerships, and messaging leading up to and beyond Pride Month.

thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/01/31/s...
Stonewall Columbus announces Pride 2026 theme
The 2026 theme will be woven throughout Pride programming, creative elements, community partnerships, and messaging leading up to—and beyond—Pride Month.
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February 2, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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Columbus Fury hosts Pride Night. Fans were treated to performances from the Columbus Pride Band, the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus and the Columbus Women’s Chorus. Here’s some of what we saw.

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Columbus Fury hosts Pride Night. Here's what we saw.
Fans were treated to performances from the Columbus Pride Band, the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus and the Columbus Women's Chorus.
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February 1, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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Several hundred people gathered at Public Square in downtown Cleveland Friday afternoon as part of the “ICE Out!” nationwide general strike.

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January 31, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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LGBTQ+ Ohioans protest ICE during nationwide general strike.

Across the state, thousands of Ohioans also joined rallies protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity, including in Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton.

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LGBTQ+ Ohioans protest ICE during nationwide general strike
ICE agents are expected to arrive soon in central Ohio, where 15,000 Haitians are set to lose protected status next week.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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Ohio’s Center for Christian Virtue joins latest effort to ban marriage equality.

Under the guise of ‘protecting children,’ the national ‘campaign’ gathers together multiple anti-LGBTQ+ designated hate groups.

LGBTQ-equality leaders denounced the coalition.

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Ohio’s Center for Christian Virtue joins latest effort to ban marriage equality
Under the guise of 'protecting children,' the national ‘campaign’ gathers together multiple anti-LGBTQ+ designated hate groups.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Leaders urge LGBTQ+ Ohioans to protest ICE at national general strike rallies across the state.

‘Queer people need to show up because this is all connected.’

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Leaders urge LGBTQ+ Ohioans to protest ICE at national general strike rallies across the state
‘Queer people need to show up because this is all connected.’
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January 29, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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GOOD NEWS! There are now 16 bans on conversion therapy in Ohio.

BAD NEWS! We couldn't figure out how to use most of them.

✏️ @bjodway.com via @reportforamerica.bsky.social & @kenschneck.bsky.social

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We couldn't figure out Ohio's 16 conversion therapy bans
Though 16 places in Ohio have banned conversion therapy on minors, the vast majority of the bans aren't searchable on cities' websites.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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Listening now!

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January 28, 2026 at 6:50 PM