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H.L. Comeriato currently covers all things LGBTQ+ Ohio for The Buckeye Flame – Ohio's only LGBTQ+ newsroom. Their award-winning work includes dozens of news articles, multimedia stories and in-depth features on policy and legislation at the Ohio Statehouse, HIV/AIDS, education, health care, politics and arts and culture.
Mar 25, 2026
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House Republicans pass drag ban targeting transgender Ohioans; bill now moves to Senate
By H.L. Comeriato
Mar 18, 2026
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Drag performers testify against Ohio drag ban that also targets transgender people
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Feb 24, 2026
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Cincinnati’s Midwestern Lesbian celebrates anniversary, expands pop-up events to other Ohio cities
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Feb 12, 2026
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Ohio Republicans introduce bill to protect parents who reject their trans children
By H.L. Comeriato, Ken Schneck and Ben Jodway
Feb 11, 2026
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Columbus Archery offers LGBTQ+ Ohioans healing, community and a new target
By H.L. Comeriato
Jan 16, 2026
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The City Club of Cleveland hosts Center for Christian Virtue amid protests. Here’s what we saw.
By H.L. Comeriato
Jan 13, 2026
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New Ohio research examines ‘predatory’ nature of alcohol ads targeting LGBTQ+ Ohioans
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Dec 11, 2025
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Ohio Attorney General weighs in on City Club of Cleveland’s decision to host anti-LGBTQ+ hate group
By H.L. Comeriato
Dec 9, 2025
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Ohio LGBTQ+ leaders pen open letter denouncing City Club of Cleveland after forum books anti-LGBTQ+ hate group
By H.L. Comeriato
Oct 13, 2025
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Sweet Spot revives Ohio’s underground party scene with the weirdest sapphic rave of the decade
By H.L. Comeriato
Oct 30, 2025
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‘I witnessed evil’: Anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups support Ohio’s public drag ban
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Sep 19, 2025
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Reviving Gay Fad Studios: How an LGBTQ+ couple created a midcentury glass destination in central Ohio
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Aug 15, 2025
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How Ohio’s viral lesbian cheesemonger is changing the industry one wheel at a time
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Jul 28, 2025
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FDA approves new injectable HIV medication amid cuts to federal AIDS programs
By H.L. Comeriato
Jul 24, 2025
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Cleveland welcomes new WNBA franchise team, embraces out LGBTQ+ athletes
By H.L. Comeriato
Jul 7, 2025
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Ohio’s Center for Christian Virtue reclassified as anti-LGBTQ+ hate group
By H.L. Comeriato
Jun 25, 2025
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Ohio’s largest recipient of HIV/AIDS funding stops all OHIV services ‘until further notice’ after federal grant delay
By H.L. Comeriato
Jun 12, 2025
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Local AIDS activists deliver coffins to steps of Cleveland City Hall
By H.L. Comeriato
May 29, 2025
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Ohio public drag ban has first legislative hearing
By H.L. Comeriato
May 19, 2025
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Experts say rash of Pride flag vandalism across Ohio points to shifting trend in anti-LGBTQ+ violence
By H.L. Comeriato
May 28, 2025
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Cincinnati Pride drops corporate sponsors that have rolled back DEI programs, moves to community-funding model
By H.L. Comeriato
Apr 29, 2025
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Ohio Supreme Court allows ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors to continue
By H.L. Comeriato
Apr 28, 2025
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Ohio ACT UP chapter meets to discuss ‘shocking’ leaked budget that slashes HIV/AIDS funding
By H.L. Comeriato
Apr 17, 2025
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Political action group ACT UP Cleveland meets for the first time in over 20 years amid threats to HIV/AIDS funding
By H.L. Comeriato
Feb 20, 2025
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New bill could spell crackdowns on pro-LGBTQ+ demonstrations across Ohio
By H.L. Comeriato
Jan 3, 2025
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Transgender Ohioans rush to update legal documents ahead of Trump presidency
By H.L. Comeriato
Nov 27, 2024
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs anti-transgender ‘bathroom bill’ into law
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Apr 8, 2024
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The world’s first out gay go-kart racing champion is transforming the culture of motorsports in rural Ohio and beyond
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Jun 24, 2024
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Ohio Republican lawmakers attack Title IX protections for transgender and intersex student athletes
By H.L. Comeriato
May 22, 2024
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Ohio Supreme Court denies attorney general’s request to enact healthcare ban for transgender youth
By H.L. Comeriato
Aug 27, 2023
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Anti-LGBTQ+ hate group takes Ohio middle school teacher’s case to trial over legal names and pronouns
By H.L. Comeriato
May 20, 2024
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Anti-LGBTQ+ backlash reaches fever pitch ahead of Broadview Heights’ Pride Fest
By H.L. Comeriato
May 15, 2024
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Democrats challenge law requiring transgender candidates to list their deadnames in order to run for public office
By H.L. Comeriato
May 7, 2024
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Ohio Republicans advance bill to increase challenges to transgender candidates
By H.L. Comeriato
May 3, 2024
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Broadview Heights residents stir anti-LGBTQ+ political action after city co-sponsors LGBTQ+ Pride Fest
By H.L. Comeriato
Apr 23, 2024
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New Title IX rules will protect Ohio’s LGBTQ+ students from discrimination for the first time
By H.L. Comeriato
Apr 16, 2024
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Judge temporarily blocks Ohio’s ban on healthcare for transgender youth
By H.L. Comeriato
Nov 7, 2023
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Cleveland Heights declared ‘safe haven’ for transgender Ohioans seeking gender-affirming health care
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