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  • 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
  • RERUN - EXTRA, EXTRA: Trailblazing and Visioning and Hustling in Queer Journalism

    RERUN - EXTRA, EXTRA: Trailblazing and Visioning and Hustling in Queer Journalism
    2026/02/25
    This week, we're returning to our discussion with Anna DeShawn. We'll be back with another reporter's roundtable next week. 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. Anna DeShawn is a media visionary who creates unique spaces and places for black and indigenous people of color and for queer and trans people of color. In 2009, Anna founded E3 Radio, an online radio station that plays queer music and reports on queer news with a focus on intersectionality. In 2020, Anna co-founded The Qube, a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best music and podcasts by BIPOC, queer, and trans creatives. 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
  • Celebrating Some Major Queer Media Milestones

    Celebrating Some Major Queer Media Milestones
    2026/02/18
    Activism and journalism; where’s the line between them? Is there a line? Should there be more of a line? There’s a new tool in HIV prevention and care coming out of Philadelphia – what does it look like? Jake Wittich and Jason Villemez discuss how the incredible histories of Windy City Times and Philadelphia Gay News have laid the groundwork for everything we’re going today. Joining us on today’s roundtable: Managing editor for The Windy City Times, Jake Wittich Former editor of and current frequent contributor to Philadelphia Gay News, Jason Villemez 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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    33 分