LGBT Caucus proves influential at Dem Convention
Candidates vie for endorsements from gay liberal group
By Jan Stevenson
DETROIT - "Michigan does not need a CEO - a Chief Executive Outsourcer," intoned Democratic gubernatorial candidate Virg Benero at the Michigan Democratic Convention's opening press conference Aug. 28 at Cobo Hall. Bernero's feisty style was echoed by his running mate, Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence, who said to the packed room of reporters and supporters, "We will lead with Main Street in mind, not Wall Street." Read More
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For two decades, hometown hero Barbara Payton never let anything in the way of her career - not even cancer
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People can't believe that Barbara Payton hasn't carried her dreams out of Detroit. But the Motown mainstay says there's good reason for that: Music here rocks. Read More
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S/he said: Xenophobia, homophobia and Glenn Beck
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LGBT Caucus proves influential at Dem Convention
Michigan Supreme Court shifts left days before party conventions
17 charged in medical marijuana raids
Covey to leave Michigan AIDS Coalition
Pride Source Votes
LGBT Caucus proves influential at Dem Convention
Bernero picks fellow mayor as running mate
GOP sec. of state candidate takes hard right turn on LGBT issues
Speak Out: Republican takeover push happening in Michigan, too
Bernero takes the primaries in landslide vote
Primary a winner for Michigan LGBT voters
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A Couple of Guys: Trysts and Turns
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Out of Town: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
