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late-stage gay, severely vegan, chemically dependent on cleveland summers. 🔗 out.fitness

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Destination Cleveland @thisiscle.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
What happens when a Clevelander plans the perfect first trip to The Land for a friend? Local Sunda Tan welcomes her longtime pen pal, Lucy, to Cleveland for her first fall weekend. Click the link for the full adventure: bit.ly/4xvikUy #thelandforlife #cleveland #fall #travel
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jj @jjf.fyi · 24/08/2026
Since my love of strength training is endless, I’ve launched this “Strong Stuff” newsletter. I’m writing about my studio Out Fitness and interviewing friends about their strengths! 💌: www.out.fitness/newsletters #Cleveland #lgbtq
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Out Fitness Collective
Where you fit in. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress @clevelandnp.org · 25/03/2026
To love Cleveland is to love its neighborhoods. How do we show that love? We empower, build, and invest across the city. See our latest Annual Report: clevelandnp.org/wp-content/u...
CNP's Annual Report in a white folder. When the cover page comes out, a yellow heart turns into a green arrow.
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Casey Johnston @caseyjohnston.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
The amount of top-down hostility toward us eating or going anywhere is out of control, the dietary guidelines fail at basic math, and we are getting lapped by Brazil www.shesabeast.co/the-plot-to-...
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the plot to strangle the American of life, liberty, and happiness
AND get us to blame ourselves. Plus: ground beef cereal; alpine divorce; EVERYTHING'S FINE :) by W.B. Yeats. This is Link Letter 195!
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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress @clevelandnp.org · 19/03/2026
We represented Cleveland's neighborhoods in the St. Patrick's Day parade, likely for the first time ever! THANK YOU to our community development colleagues for coming together – despite the cold – for our "Love Cleveland Neighborhoods" campaign. 🩷 LoveClevelandNeighborhoods.com
Our huge group with colorful banners walking through a snowstormPeople smiling and waving while walking with flags in the coldMore people smiling and holding flags while walking down the street
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jj @jjf.fyi · 11/03/2026
I wrote about my realizations from 10 years of weightlifting, a passion I never expected to find.
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10 years of lifting: a love letter
A funny thing happened on the way to my thirties. I fell in love, against the odds, with weightlifting. Last week I reached 10 years of strength training (and with seven years as a vegan). Unlike the...
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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress @clevelandnp.org · 22/01/2026
Find a special event for your loved ones at LoveClevelandNeighborhoods.com! Each month, the neighborhoods have 100+ welcoming events that we're promoting through this campaign. To submit an event, use this form, thanks to our partner @thisiscle.bsky.social: www.thisiscleveland.com/events/submi...
Love Cleveland Neighborhoods
EVENTS IN CLEVELAND

EARLYBIRDS CLUB
January 31, 2026 8:00 pm - January 31, 2026 11:00 pm
Beachland Ballroom &
Tavern - 15711 Waterloo Rd.

YOU SHOULD BE MAKING ART
February 5, 2026 6:00 pm - February 5, 2026 8:00 pm
Pop Life Cleveland - 15619
Waterloo Rd.

QUEENS GIRL
February 12, 2026 7:30 pm - March 8, 2026 5:00 pm
Karamu House and Theatre
- 2355 E. 89th St

VALENTINE'S SWING
DANCE
February 13, 2026 7:00 pm - February 13, 2026 10:30 pm
The Brownhoist - 4403 St.
Clair Ave
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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress @clevelandnp.org · 08/01/2026
When winter returns next week, here are 14 cozy spots to try! ❄️ We're gathering these local recommendations from our CDC partners and promoting them in our "Love Cleveland Neighborhoods" campaign and @clevelandmag.bsky.social 🩷
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14 cozy spots we love - Love Cleveland Neighborhoods
by Josh Jones Forbes Josh (he/him) is marketing director at Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, and he believes strong neighborhood pride gives residents the power to own their futures. Josh is founder o...
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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress @clevelandnp.org · 21/11/2025
We celebrated our Neighborhood Marketing Working Group's accomplishments together with local food and drinks at the amazing MidTown Collaboration Center! Plus we made BIG plans to promote all the neighborhoods in 2026. 🩷 Follow along at LoveClevelandNeighborhoods.com.
A selfie of a group of people around a table at Sixty6 Lounge, smiling and holding "Love Cleveland Neighborhoods" signs
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Kagi HQ @kagi.com · 13/11/2025
Today, we're launching SlopStop: Community-driven AI slop detection in Kagi Search. Join our collective defense against AI-generated spam and content farms: blog.kagi.com/slopstop
Kagi logo with 'Join SlopStop!' text beside an illustration of Kagi's dog mascot wielding a net to catch floating robot faces representing AI-generated slop content
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Lyle Landry @lyletheacadian.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
The ending of tonight’s episode of The Chair Company
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a man in a maroon sweater and tie sits on a couch
ALT: a man in a maroon sweater and tie sits on a couch
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jj @jjf.fyi · 25/10/2025
I’m heartbroken that my alma mater Kent State shut down its LGBTQ+ Center, Women’s Center, and Multicultural Center. Ohio GOP is to blame, of course. KSU was top-rated for student inclusion and support – changed my whole life. Read students’ experiences now:
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A Campus Stripped of Color
Deep in the lowest level of Kent State’s student center lies a hollow suite of offices — doors locked, rooms emptied and lights off.  Mere months ago, the LGBTQ+ Center offered support and company wit...
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jj @jjf.fyi · 09/10/2025
In my small hometown of Lancaster, Ohio, two husbands have revived an industrialist woman’s legacy of midcentury glassware! And her perfectly anachronistic name, “Gay Fad.”
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Reviving Gay Fad Studios: How an LGBTQ+ couple created a midcentury glass destination in central Ohio
In 2022, husbands Dave and Jason Annecy re-opened Gay Fad Studios in the spirit of the Ohio glass company’s innovative founder, Fran Taylor.
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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress @clevelandnp.org · 26/09/2025
We've upgraded this map for our loveclevelandneighborhoods.com campaign, check out the gorgeous new design! It's the best place to explore all 29 neighborhoods in the city and their upcoming events.
Map with neighborhood names and transit lines across the city of Cleveland along Lake Erie
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jj @jjf.fyi · 02/09/2025
Our LGBTQ+ fitness studio got a lovely story by our local NPR station, Ideastream (WKSU)! I’m very grateful to all our community members who make this possible. www.ideastream.org/community/20...
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This Cleveland personal trainer offers a private, safe gym for the LGBTQ+ community
When it comes to working out at the gym, the fear of discrimination and harassment can create a big fitness obstacle for people in the LGBTQ+ community. One gym owner in Cleveland is hoping to change ...
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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress @clevelandnp.org · 04/08/2025
Our marketing campaign Love Cleveland Neighborhoods is now 1 year old! 🥳 We've worked with our CDC partners and @thisiscle.bsky.social to achieve: 🩷 100,000+ impressions per month on socials 🩷 New website with 16 neighborhood profiles and events calendar 🩷 In-person activations in 5 neighborhoods
Our CEO, Tania Menesse, presenting about Love Cleveland Neighborhoods onstage with a large digital backdrop of neighborhood photos
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Ken Schneck @kenschneck.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
This News is So Gay: More Assaults on Queer History & the LGBTQ+ Art Exhibit You Won’t See Featuring: Ben Jodway (The Buckeye Flame), Zackory Kirk (Three Plus One Media) and Diane Anderson-Minshall (GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics) thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/07/30/t...
thebuckeyeflame.com
This News is So Gay: More Assaults on Queer History & the LGBTQ+ Art Exhibit You Won’t See
Featuring: Ben Jodway (The Buckeye Flame), Zackory Kirk (Three Plus One Media) and Diane Anderson-Minshall (GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics)
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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress @clevelandnp.org · 18/07/2025
Do you know and love Broadway-Slavic Village for its great summer spots?? Ice cream, trails, and waterfalls in our newest profile for "Love Cleveland Neighborhoods." And mark your calendar for Rooms To Let, Sept. 6-7!
loveclevelandneighborhoods.com
Broadway-Slavic Village - Love Cleveland Neighborhoods
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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress @clevelandnp.org · 25/06/2025
Beginning July 1, we're investing another $2 million in 17 CDCs! And these grants include year-round support for their neighborhood-driven work in community engagement, marketing, real estate, economic development, and more.
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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress distributes $2M in grants across 17 CDCs
Cleveland Neighborhood Progress (CNP) announced Monday, June 23, that it is making $2 million in grants across 17 community development corporations (CDCs). The funding will begin on July 1 for fiscal...
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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress @clevelandnp.org · 20/06/2025
Do you know and love Clark-Fulton? Have you visited CentroVilla25 or the Pivot Center yet? Check out this new guide from our "Love Cleveland Neighborhoods" campaign:
loveclevelandneighborhoods.com
Clark-Fulton - Love Cleveland Neighborhoods
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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress @clevelandnp.org · 17/06/2025
St. Clair Superior Development is coordinating a HUGE summer of new murals in their neighborhood with lots of partners! Learn more: fox8.com/news/clevela... 🎨 ARTIST CREDITS: 1️⃣ Dayz Whun 2️⃣ Lisa Quine 3️⃣ Louise Jones (Ouizi)
Dayz Whun with his mural of a koi pond"St. Clair Superior: Where good things are happening" in neon colorsFloral mural by Louise Jones (Ouizi)
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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress @clevelandnp.org · 16/06/2025
Maybe you've eaten at the Red Chimney (time to plan your next visit!) without realizing how many projects Slavic Village Development has underway for its neighborhood! @clevelandmag.bsky.social shares the scoop on new trails, unique businesses, and more:
clevelandmagazine.com
Slavic Village Makes History with EcoDistricts Win and Bold Community Vision
Inclusion, ecological amenities, culture and creating connective pathways are at the core of Broadway-Slavic Village. By Kristen Hampshire — Partnership Content
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Downtown Cleveland @downtowncle.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
🚧 Progress is being made on downtown’s FIRST EVER protected bike lanes on Huron and Prospect, along with expanded sidewalk + patio space, safer pedestrian crossings, a streamlined traffic flow, and reconfigured intersection! (1/4)
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jj @jjf.fyi · 13/06/2025
sold-out premiere of a local gay director’s gay horror film in our gayborhood cinema full of gay people. 🔪❤️
Line of people outside the Capitol TheatreMEAT title on movie screenCrowd giving standing ovation inside the theaterMEAT movie poster
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jj @jjf.fyi · 10/06/2025
A 60-year-old’s love letter on learning to deadlift with a trainer!
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The deadlift difference: is this the exercise you need for an active and pain-free future?
Life is easier with a strong, flexible body – and this weightlifting move will help with everything from rearranging the furniture to picking up your groceries. You might even learn to love the barbel...
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jj @jjf.fyi · 05/06/2025
I felt lucky to have one of the first porch beers of this home’s new phase 🍻
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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress @clevelandnp.org · 03/06/2025
DID YOU KNOW: Cleveland's network of CDCs engaged ✨470 entrepreneurs✨ to grow their businesses during July 2023-June 2024. We've seen a 35% increase in this work over the previous year, too!
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jj @jjf.fyi · 03/06/2025
Great post by a search engine you pay for (not sarcastic!)
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jj @jjf.fyi · 31/05/2025
When I want some hope for the future, I just check Cleveland’s latest Complete & Green Streets newsletter 🌳 mailchi.mp/clevelandohi... Props as always to the tireless @philtkidd.bsky.social!
Happy cyclists in AsiaTown during Slow RollRendering of two-way bike lanes coming to Huron and Prospect Avenues this summer
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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress @clevelandnp.org · 29/05/2025
Business owners, Shaker Square is ready for you! We're seeking restaurants, shops, and experiences to join the Square. Be part of a new era for this Cleveland classic: shakersquare.com/shaker-squar... More info in this story by Crain's Cleveland Business:
crainscleveland.com
Shaker Square launches RFP for new tenants
Shaker Square has released a Request for Proposals in hopes of gaining new tenants.
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The Land @thelandcle.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
The W Sports Bar wants to celebrate women's sports in Cleveland. Here's how they're doing it. #CLEsports #clevelandsports thelandcle.org/stories/the-...
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The W Sports Bar wants to change the game in Cleveland – The Land
The W founders describe the concept as “both hands,” meaning the bar champions women’s sports while recognizing that sports culture is best experienced inclusively
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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress @clevelandnp.org · 16/05/2025
Tree planting is a year-round effort by many neighborhood nonprofits and their volunteers. It's important to celebrate these investments in a greener future! 🌳 Thank you all! 📸: Slavic Village Development and partners, Jefferson-Puritas West Park CDC and partners
Young trees and orange buckets being handled by volunteers across a lotA huge group of people poses with their planting tools
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Jason O. Gilbert @gilbertjasono.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
ME: Give it to me straight doc. Is the tumor malignant? MY ONCOLOGIST WHO THE INSURANCE COMPANY REPLACED WITH AI: Regarding White genocide,
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jj @jjf.fyi · 15/05/2025
Cleveland vegans keep winning
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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
We have released our second annual report analyzing traffic crashes involving people walking and biking in Cleveland. A safer Cleveland is possible, but only if we choose to prioritize people over speed and invest in the kind of streets that work for everyone. www.bikecleveland.org/bike-cle/new...
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jj @jjf.fyi · 12/05/2025
Feeling grateful that: 10 years ago I moved to Cleveland 9 years ago I started weightlifting 8 years ago I chose atheism 7 years ago I proposed 6 years ago l went vegan 5 years ago we bought a house 4 years ago we got married 3 years ago I started as a personal trainer
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Gabe Wasylko @gabewasylko.com · 11/05/2025
Sunday Skylines from Heritage Park in Cleveland, Ohio
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Cleveland Scene @clevelandscene.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Cleveland artist to cover Hough building with plastic to raise environmental awareness www.clevescene.com/news/clevela...
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Cleveland Artist to Cover Hough Building With Plastic to Raise Environmental Awareness
"Even though people know the harm of plastic, this reminds us how ubiquitous plastic is in our society and how closely it is related to climate change and our health," Ron Shelton said
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The Onion @theonion.com · 08/05/2025
Conclave Selects First Chicago-Style Pope
Conclave Selects First Chicago-Style Pope
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bobby @bobbylewis.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
“chicago pope” is one of the shows jack donaghy greenlit when he was tanking nbc
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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 05/05/2025
JUST IN: Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost certified the title and summary language for a referendum that would repeal Senate Bill 1, set to take effect at the end of June.
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Signature collecting can start to get referendum to repeal higher education law on Ohio's ballot • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost certified the title and summary language for a referendum that would repeal Senate Bill 1, which is set to take effect at the end of June.
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mankrik's wife guy @byelacey.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
you don't need chatGPT i am perfectly capable of drinking a bottle of water and lying to you
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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress @clevelandnp.org · 01/05/2025
Our "Love Cleveland Neighborhoods" campaign is promoting fabulous events all across the city! If you're not following on Instagram yet, you're missing out: www.instagram.com/lovecleneigh... #Cleveland
CLEVELAND IS NOT BORING (in pink with Terminal Tower in the background)what to do this week:

THU May 1:
ENJOY REAL ITALIAN SHAVED ICE. SI Scoops! @ Mount Granita
WATCH PEOPLE DANCE. Danceworks @ CPT
LIVE THEATRE, STILL A THING. Fiddler on the Roof @ Playhouse
SEE CLE'S NEXT SUPERSTARS. Nemo Jr. @ Near West Theatre

FRI May 2:
EAT, DRINK, DANCE! MIX: Amplify @ CMOA
HAVE A NICE CHUCKLE. Spokes & Jokes @ Sixth City
SEE ANOTHER SHOW! Choir Boy @ Karamu House
BE BOLD WITH YOUR FRIENDS. Open Mic @ Two Friends

SAT May 3:
GRAB A DOG & A BREWSKI. FrankieLynn Dogs @ Bookhouse
PARTY FOR PRE-CINCO DE MAYO. Tacos & Tequila Bar Crawl (21+)

MON May 5:
LISTEN TO SOME LIVE MUSIC. Jazz Jam @ Treelawn
VISIT CLE'S LA VILLA HISPANA! Cinco de Mayo @ CentroVilla25
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Cuyahoga County @cuyahogacounty.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Make plans to Rediscover Veterans Memorial Bridge! The historic bridge will be open to the public on Saturday, June 21, for self-guided tours. There will also be guided Take a Hike Tours on Fridays, starting in June. Learn more -> bit.ly/4jWU9b2 #RediscoverVMB #History
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jj @jjf.fyi · 01/05/2025
Pride this year has become year-long wrath for me. LGBTQ+ Ohioans are living through: • state colleges closing LGBTQ centers • bans on health care for minors • schools forced to out and shame kids But it’s not enough that students are suicidal, legislators are still trying to criminalize drag, too
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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 30/04/2025
Ohio University will close the Pride Center, the Women’s Center and the Multicultural Center in response to a new higher education law banning diversity efforts that takes effect this summer, the university president announced Tuesday.
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Ohio University to close Pride Center, Women's Center and Multicultural Center due to new law • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio University will close the Pride Center, the Women’s Center, and the Multicultural Center in response to a new higher education law banning diversity efforts.
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Andrew Tobias @andrewjtobias.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Cuyahoga County asks Ohio Senate for $350 million to renovate Browns stadium
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Cuyahoga County asks Ohio for $350 million for Browns stadium
Chris Ronayne says the money is a better deal for the state and is on par with what Hamilton County wants for Bengals stadium.
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The Onion @theonion.com · 25/04/2025
Federal Regulators Hold Celebratory Seatbelt-Cutting Ceremony
Federal Regulators Hold Celebratory Seatbelt-Cutting Ceremony
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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 21/04/2025
ACT UP Cleveland recently met for the first time in over 20 years amid threats to HIV/AIDS funding. The next ACT UP meeting is scheduled to take place at the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland from 6 to 7:30pm on Thursday, April 24. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/04/17/a...
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Political action group ACT UP Cleveland meets for the first time in over 20 years amid threats to AIDS funding
‘We have lived this nightmare before.’
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