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The Buckeye Flame

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.

Feb 20, 2025

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New bill could spell crackdowns on pro-LGBTQ+ demonstrations across Ohio

By H.L. Comeriato

New bill could spell crackdowns on pro-LGBTQ+ demonstrations across Ohio

Jan 3, 2025

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Transgender Ohioans rush to update legal documents ahead of Trump presidency

By H.L. Comeriato

Transgender Ohioans rush to update legal documents ahead of Trump presidency

Nov 27, 2024

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs anti-transgender ‘bathroom bill’ into law

By H.L. Comeriato

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs anti-transgender ‘bathroom bill’ into law

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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The world’s first out gay go-kart racing champion is transforming the culture of motorsports in rural Ohio and beyond

Sep 20, 2024

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Ohio Republican cleared to run, open to reforming name-change law used to target transgender candidates

By H.L. Comeriato

Ohio Republican cleared to run, open to reforming name-change law used to target transgender candidates

Aug 23, 2024

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Republican State Rep. could be affected by same name-change law used to target transgender candidates

By H.L. Comeriato

Republican State Rep. could be affected by same name-change law used to target transgender candidates

Aug 19, 2024

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Despite smear campaign involving false allegations of child sexual abuse, an Ohio LGBTQ+ friendly bar is determined to thrive

By H.L. Comeriato

Despite smear campaign involving false allegations of child sexual abuse, an Ohio LGBTQ+ friendly bar is determined to thrive

Jun 24, 2024

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Ohio Republican lawmakers attack Title IX protections for transgender and intersex student athletes

By H.L. Comeriato

Ohio Republican lawmakers attack Title IX protections for transgender and intersex student athletes

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

Ohio Supreme Court denies attorney general’s request to enact healthcare ban for transgender youth

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

Anti-LGBTQ+ hate group takes Ohio middle school teacher’s case to trial over legal names and pronouns

May 20, 2024

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Anti-LGBTQ+ backlash reaches fever pitch ahead of Broadview Heights’ Pride Fest

By H.L. Comeriato

Anti-LGBTQ+ backlash reaches fever pitch ahead of Broadview Heights’ Pride Fest

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

Democrats challenge law requiring transgender candidates to list their deadnames in order to run for public office

May 7, 2024

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Ohio Republicans advance bill to increase challenges to transgender candidates

By H.L. Comeriato

Ohio Republicans advance bill to increase challenges to transgender candidates

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

Broadview Heights residents stir anti-LGBTQ+ political action after city co-sponsors LGBTQ+ Pride Fest

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

New Title IX rules will protect Ohio’s LGBTQ+ students from discrimination for the first time

Apr 16, 2024

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Judge temporarily blocks Ohio’s ban on healthcare for transgender youth

By H.L. Comeriato

Judge temporarily blocks Ohio’s ban on healthcare for transgender youth

Nov 7, 2023

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Cleveland Heights declared ‘safe haven’ for transgender Ohioans seeking gender-affirming health care

By H.L. Comeriato

Cleveland Heights declared ‘safe haven’ for transgender Ohioans seeking gender-affirming health care
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