Ben Jodway, The Buckeye Flame, Author at Cleveland Scene

A man in front of a movie screen.

Dave Huffman Is the New Director of the Cleveland Cinematheque

The vegan baker and Cleveland Cinemas veteran wants to blend classic and genre films at the arthouse theater.

by Ben Jodway, The Buckeye Flame May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

A government meeting room

Cuyahoga County Unanimously Passes Ohio’s First County-Wide Ban Targeting Conversion Therapy on Minors

Penalties include fines and losing license to practice.

by H.L. Comeriato, The Buckeye Flame and Ben Jodway, The Buckeye Flame September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

Ohio and Other States With Anti-Transgender Laws See Increased Youth Suicide Rates

State officials react to Trevor Project findings on the mental health of nonbinary and transgender young people.

by Ben Jodway, The Buckeye Flame October 17, 2024January 2, 2025