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Columbus is regularly recognized as a gay mecca by various national media outlets. In 2011, we were named a Top Gay Travel Destination by NewNowNext.com, and ranked #1 as the “Up and Coming” location by GayCities.com. While we assume that… [Read More]
Columbus was named earlier this month as The NewNowNext Destination of 2011, beating out global competition including Istanbul and St. Petersburg. Columbus was cited as a great place to visit due to both the college town aesthetic from OSU as… [Read More]
In most of Ohio, a lesbian couple can be denied service at a diner; two gay men can be kicked out of their hotel room; and, a transgender person can be fired for coming out. This is not the Ohio… [Read More]
Somehow we missed it, but back in January, Columbus was named “Up-and-Coming GayCity of 2011″ by GayCities.com in their annual reader survey. Little else was said about our city at the time, but more recently, the recognition was reignited at… [Read More]
So, the Dispatch put up a Letter to the Editor yesterday titled “Gay rights aren’t same as those of blacks“. Can I just get on my soap box for a second and respond
Unfortunately, hate crimes, discrimination, violence, threats and intimidation are real issues for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Communities. In 1996, BRAVO was created to provide support and be a safe haven. BRAVO works to eliminate violence perpetrated on… [Read More]
From OutInOhio.com: Equality Ohio Recognizes 5th Banniversary: The Anniversary of the Ban on Marriage Equality in Ohio Today marks the 5th anniversary of Ohio’s voter approved constitutional amendment banning marriage equality. As they have for the past 5 years, today,… [Read More]
This weekend, Junctionview Studios is hosting the first annual “Big Gay Art Show”, a showcase of visual arts from the Columbus LGBT community. The event also includes a variety of performance art, food vendors, and proceeds that will benefit the… [Read More]
Not all gay musicians market themselves as such, which is precisely why singer-songwriter Kara Sherman is emphatic about it. “Being ‘out’ is not a choice for me,” she said. “I never want to hide who I am to anyone.” As… [Read More]
Several local LGBT groups including Equality Ohio and Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio have started a campaign to push for the cancellation of the upcoming Buju Banton show scheduled to take place at The LC on October 3rd. Messages from… [Read More]
From Ohio.com: The state barring discrimination based on sexual orientation would be smart economically – and the just thing to do In upholding a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage, the California Supreme Court stressed the narrow scope of its ruling…. [Read More]
From OutInColumbus.com: Columbus Being Considered for Possible CNN Documentary by: SWC Center on High, OIA Newswire Stonewall Columbus is pleased to announce that Columbus, Ohio is being considered for a possible future CNN documentary on gays in America. “It would… [Read More]
The HRC Foundation will award three non-renewable $2,000 scholarships to LGBT and allied students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the fight for queer equality. At HRC, the goal of the Youth & Campus Outreach Program is to provide tools,… [Read More]
Next week, the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus will perform the popular Andrew Lloyd Webber music theater production “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” in conjunction with the Columbus Children’s Choir. We caught up with Matthew Arnold, the Executive Director of… [Read More]
I was just forwarded some information from a typically accurate source who claims that the Liquid Cafe & Lounge in the Short North has gone up for sale. I tried to call them to confirm, but got no answer. Has… [Read More]
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