Lawmakers Weigh In On Ohio Anti-Discrimination Act
For the fifth time since 2011, Democratic state Sen. Nickie Antonio of Lakewood has introduced the Ohio Fairness Act. The Act would provide protection…
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News
New Trump Rule Threatens LGBTQ Adoption
For many same-sex couples, adoption is a beautiful way to grow their family. This was certainly true for Brian and Rick, a couple from…
Supreme Court to rule on LGBTQ+ discrimination
The Supreme Court heard three cases Tuesday about the legality of employment discrimination based on sexuality and gender identity, reports the New York Times….
Lifestyle
OPINION: Schools Must Ensure LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
Think back to what really mattered during high school— sports, friendships, grades, college searches, fitting in and who’s having sex with who. Try to…
Letters from the Closet #3: Series
Letters from the Closet is Fusion’s new submission series, in which we publish anonymous letters from people who aren’t ready to come out yet….
Series: Letters from the Closet #2
Letters from the Closet is Fusion’s new submission series, in which we publish anonymous letters from people who aren’t ready to come out yet….
Entertainment
LGBTQ Movie Review: My Own Private Idaho
“… I love you, and you don’t pay me” These words are uttered softly as two young men sit across from each other…
Gobble Gobble: November Horoscopes
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) For your birthday season Scorpio, spend time with family and friends and make sure to take care of…
How Gender Norms in Fashion are Evolving
Men are wearing skirts. Women are wearing pants. As gender roles continue to change, fashion must also evolve with it. In the past, fashion…
Recent Photos
Kent Community Comes Together For the Rainbow Run
Members of #Kent‘s #LGBTQ #community came together on Sept. 21 to run five miles and increase funding for the LGBTQ Student Center’s Emergency Fund….
Students Walk the Stage at Kent State’s Lavender Graduation
#LGBTQ students were honored for their accomplishments and bravery at Friday’s Lavender Graduation ceremony. The event is held annually by the LGBTQ Student Center….
Comic: Tough Choices
With the victory of incoming Virginia state legislator, Danica Roem, came backlash. Roem, who ran against self-declared “chief homophobe” Bob Marshall, became the first…
10 Questions With...
Kent Transgender Woman Files to Run for State Representative
In November, Danica Roem made national headlines when she defeated Bob Marshall, a 25-year Republican incumbent, for a seat in the Virginia state legislature….
Interview: Gay Millennial Elected to Cuyahoga Falls School Board
On Tuesday, #LGBTQ candidates prevailed in state and local elections across the country. This includes Anthony Gomez, a 27-year-old deputy clerk of courts, who…
Author Mackenzi Lee Talks Literature, Labels and Ladies of History
Mackenzi Lee is a historical young adult fiction author. Her novel, The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, depicts a young bisexual man, Monty,…