The Buckeye Flame, Author at Cleveland Scene

Drag performers walking.

Ohio Republicans Introduce Bill to Ban Drag Performances in Locations Other Than ‘Adult Cabaret’

Under HB 245, drag performers could face felony charges depending if a juvenile is in attendance or the performance is considered ‘obscene.’

by The Buckeye Flame July 18, 2023September 17, 2024

Parents Confused, Outraged About Ohio School’s Letter Regarding LGBTQ+ Policies

Families say they’re getting mixed messages about support for their LGBTQ+ children.

by The Buckeye Flame September 26, 2022July 7, 2025

Protestors Descended on Drag Queen Story Hour at Near West Theatre in Cleveland Over the Weekend

The group, America Needs Fatima, says drag queen events are child abuse

by The Buckeye Flame August 29, 2022January 10, 2025

“We Aren’t the First, We Won’t Be the Last”: A Mother of a Transgender Child on Why Her Family is Leaving Ohio

by The Buckeye Flame June 13, 2022August 3, 2023