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  • Exploring LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces and a Mythical Place Called Golf Manor

    Exploring LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces and a Mythical Place Called Golf Manor
    2026/04/22
    As political attacks continue to escalate, LGBTQ+ people are always looking for places they know can provide refuge. However, drama is still cropping up in safe spaces like coffee shops, libraries, and bars – what are some of those stories? In the realm of health news – there is a new proposed law to mandate a 24-hour waiting period before abortion care. Why is this an LGBTQ+ issue? This week’s roundtable: Reporter for The Ohio Capital Journal, Susan Tebben Training Director at Investigative Reporters and Editors, Adam Rhodes Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities.
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    38 分
  • Debriefing the Impact of HIV Funding Cuts and… the Real Housewives?

    Debriefing the Impact of HIV Funding Cuts and… the Real Housewives?
    2026/04/15
    State legislatures continue to prioritize anti-LGBTQ+ legislation over bills that would help us buy groceries and gas – what are folks in other states seeing? As threats to HIV funding continue across the country, where are some regional HIV care providers seeing the effects? And how did the Real Housewives find their way onto This News is So Gay this week? This week’s roundtable: LGBTQ+ Reporter for The 19th, Orion Rummler White House Correspondent for The Washington Blade, Joe Reberkenny Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities.
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    32 分
  • Covering the Latest on Conversion Therapy, Rainbow Crosswalks & Spiderkash

    Covering the Latest on Conversion Therapy, Rainbow Crosswalks & Spiderkash
    2026/04/08
    The Supreme Court handed down a major anti-LGBTQ+ decision with their ruling on conversion therapy this week - how bad is it? As Pride season is rapidly approaching, we’ll soon see more rainbow flags flying and LGBTQ+ public displays of art - except in communities where they’re being actively removed or banned. Where are rainbow crosswalks being torn up and… are they dangerous? This week’s roundtable: Senior national reporter for The Advocate, Christopher Wiggins Managing editor of the Dallas Voice, Tammye Nash Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities.
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    35 分
  • EXTRA, EXTRA: Diving Deep Into the Intersection of LGBTQ+ Identity and the Supreme Court

    EXTRA, EXTRA: Diving Deep Into the Intersection of LGBTQ+ Identity and the Supreme Court
    2026/04/01
    Extra Extra is an opportunity to hear more from the individuals who have helped define our field and continue to shape possibilities for the LGBTQ+ media landscape. Chris Geidner is the legal mind and the pen behind Law Dork, the go-to source for legal reporting and analysis about some of the biggest news stories of our day, from the Supreme Court to the Trump administration to courts and legislatures across the nation. His many accolades include multiple awards from NLGJA, the LGBTQ+ journalist association, including Journalist of the Year and LGBTQ+ Journalist of the way, as well as a GLAAD award for Best Magazine Article. Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities.
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    34 分
  • Exposing How ICE Presence is Impacting HIV Care

    Exposing How ICE Presence is Impacting HIV Care
    2026/03/25
    This week, we explore how ICE is impacting HIV care for people around the country. Many LGBTQ+ folks are mobilizing and marching for healthcare access – especially in Georgia’s Pride to the Capitol event. What does success look like for an event like this? And though Valentine’s Day has passed, we’re covering queer love – we should always be talking about queer love. This week’s roundtable: Investigative journalist and lead designer at Uncloseted Media, Sam Donndelinger Senior Director of local news for the U.S. South for GLAAD, Darian Aaron Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities.
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    34 分
  • Covering the Fights Against Anti-Trans Legislation and Period Poverty

    Covering the Fights Against Anti-Trans Legislation and Period Poverty
    2026/03/18
    Period Poverty. That’s right: period poverty. What is it and what are folks doing to address it? Legislative attacks on our trans siblings are coming fast and furious - where are the latest and what do you need to know? There are some folks out there doing important work that you may not know, but you soon will with our latest discussion. And of course, where is our roundtable finding queer joy in the news right now? This week’s roundtable: Executive Director of Queer Kentucky, Missy Spears Movement journalist, freelance reporter, and writer of The Fourth Estate, Nick Fulton Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities.
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    29 分
  • EXTRA, EXTRA: Examining How LGBTQ+ Media Can Accelerate Acceptance

    EXTRA, EXTRA: Examining How LGBTQ+ Media Can Accelerate Acceptance
    2026/03/11
    Extra, Extra is an opportunity to hear more from the LGBTQ+ journalists who have helped define the field and continue to shape opportunities for LGBTQ+ journalists. Sarah Kate Ellis was named president and CEO of GLAAD in 2014 after a very successful career as a media executive. She has truly helped define how we look at LGBTQ plus media representation. Her accomplishments include GLAAD's annual Accelerating Acceptance Report, launching the GLAAD Media Institute, executive producing the GLAAD Media Awards, and so many more. She has appeared in major media outlets, from CNN to MSNBC to the New York Times. Recognition for her work has included being named to the Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world, Crain's New York's business, notable LGBTQ plus leaders and executives, Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Out 100, and Guardians World Power Pride List. Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities.
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    30 分
  • Journalists Reporting on LGBTQ+ Orgs Who Are Actually Doing Well

    Journalists Reporting on LGBTQ+ Orgs Who Are Actually Doing Well
    2026/03/04
    We’ve spent time talking about LGBTQ+ orgs struggling in the current climate, but where are there stories of LGBTQ+ orgs doing pretty darn well? Creative protests – what are folks doing to use their artistic abilities to protest injustice? And of course, where is our roundtable finding queer joy in the news right now? This week’s roundtable: Rural LGBTQ+ beat reporter for The Buckeye Flame and a corps member for Report for America, Ben Jodway Religion and culture reporter at Fresnoland and a corps member for Report for America, Gisselle Medina. Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities.
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    39 分