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The author discusses the implication of the concept of double minorities, the racial or gender-identity minorities within the preexisting sexual orientation minority of the LGBT community. It notes that the LGBT community already deals with enough discrimination from the larger heterosexual community. It further stresses that some people face discrimination for their skin color or the gender they express and some of those come from within the LGBT community itself.

The article looks into the kind of atmosphere provided by colleges and universities in Ohio for LGBT college athletes. It notes the treatment experienced by Pennsylvanian football player Brian Sims from his teammates, as well as the study conducted by Emily Roper and Erin Halloran which finds that the most negative reactions against LGBT athletes come from straight men. It also features statements by sports executive Dan Wallenburg of Ohio State University on the school's approach on the issue.

An interview with two organization leaders Lynne Bowman and Susan Doerfer is presented. When asked about their greatest accomplishment in their respective organization, Bowman refers to the preservation of the group's values while Doerfer cites the availability of the center to all people who need it. They mentions the great learning opportunity that they achieved as leaders and their past experiences. They also notes the policies which they conceived to have a slow progress in 2010.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience being a gay college student in Ohio.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of being a participant in Pelotonia 2010 which is a bike tour that aims to raise funds for cancer research.

The article discusses what makes the Short North in Columbus, Ohio an art district. It notes that the Short North was urban, progressive, popular, and pricey in the early 21st century as it has art galleries, numerous watering holes and restaurants lined High Street and the LGBT population moved in for the makeover. It cites that the recession in 2008 saw an end to luxury living of all sorts for varying income classes, and priceless pieces of art were among the lists of expenditures.

An interview with Level Dining Lounge LGBT owners Uwe Scharfy, Brent Clevidence, and Andre Previn Wyatt is presented. When asked about their expectations on the Level's opening night, the proprietors state that the opening night received positive reception from the community which exceeds from their expectations. They claim that they are looking for opportunities to expand the existing business in the future. They also share their outlook on the future of the Short North and gayborhood.

The article presents questions and answers related to Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) policy that bans gay people in the military service in the U.S., including how did the unjust policy been passed during a Democratic administration, why President Barack Obama cannot put an end to the policy, and how DADT can be stopped.

The article presents the author's views regarding social change in many religious institutions. The author is critical of the sign placed in the King Avenue United Methodist Church whether they now invoke equality or to gain wealth and money from LGBT citizens. It cites that great changes will take place as churches are struggling to ride on the issues of religious acceptance.

The article focuses on the importance of getting an anal pap smear for the prevention of genital warts and penile cancer among sexually active gay men in the U.S. The author states that the anal pap smear is intended to detect the formation of human papillomavirus (HPV). He notes an anal pap smear study from Harvard University which cites that screening for anal cancer in gay men could provide life saving benefits.

The article reports on the belief of artist Mac Worthington, one of the few who had witnessed the development of Arts District in Columbus, Ohio, that art is business. Worthington explains that an art gallery is similar to a restaurant and a clothing store. Moreover, a personalized system has been developed by Worthington to determine things that are going to happen.

An interview with reality television (TV) star and producer Andrew Hyde is presented. When asked on the adventures he had encountered when he entered the reality TV world as a contestant on the TV program "The Amazing Race," he states that he had traveled outside the U.S. and competed with his Southern Baptist father. He explains that the show strengthened their relationship and helped them learn to communicate and understand each other. He also discusses the TV program "The Rainbow Challenge."

The article offers opinion of Carrie Prejean, a gay member of the Republican party of the U.S., on issues surrounding the legalization of same-sex marriages in the country. She claims that she is a super-minority in the U.S. She also talks about several initiatives taken by her party to raise support for the issue. She informs that the Republican Party banded together and formed the Log Cabin Republicans which works for discrimination against gays in workplace, military services etc.