As the world continues to learn more about coronavirus and its spread, it's vital to stay up-to-date on the latest developments. However, it's also important to make sure that the information being distributed is from credible sources. To that end, Between The Lines has compiled, [...]
The Truth About Pink’s Tour: It’s Amazing
All you pop stars out there, go home. You've been served by Pink, who raised the bar for arena spectacles during her second show this year at the Palace of Auburn Hills, where, back in [...]
Panic! Frontman On Being A Little Gay, Bisexual Anthem & Getting Naked
UPDATE: What does Brendon Urie have to say about the Westboro Baptist Church protest? Click here for our latest interview with the frontman. After years of speculation, Brendon Urie is coming out as ... "a [...]
Emotional Testimony By Legislators Cites Bible
By Lisa Keen Keen News Service The Illinois House of Representatives passed a marriage equality bill Tuesday afternoon, by a vote of 61 to 54, 2 present, following a prolonged debate that centered frequently on [...]
Illinois Marriage Bill Passes House, Awaits Gov. Signature
By Lisa Keen Keen News Service The Illinois House of Representatives passed a marriage equality bill Tuesday afternoon, by a vote of 61 to 54, 2 present, following a prolonged debate that centered frequently on [...]
Royal Oak Human Rights Ordinance Passes
"I cannot stress too much how important tonight is to the City of Royal Oak," said Mayor Jim Ellison as he addressed the crowd at the victory party for several local campaigns including the proposal [...]
ENDA Reaches 60 Vote Senate Threshold
Lisa Keen With one sentence, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid promised, during his http://democrats.senate.gov/2013/10/28/reid-remarks-on-upcoming-work-period/ remarks on the floor Monday, that he will bring the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to the Senate floor during the current [...]
Senate To Consider Passage Of ENDA
By Lisa Keen Keen News Service The U.S. Senate invoked a motion for cloture Monday afternoon, 61 to 30, just one vote more than the 60 it needed to force the chamber to take up [...]
Gloria Estefan Talks Broadway Musical, J. Lo Rumors & Being ‘Saved’ By Gays
You'd be lucky to see Gloria Estefan busting out the conga these days, but that doesn't mean she's not keeping on her toes. A spot on "Glee" last year, a new album, an upcoming Broadway [...]
Hear Me Out: Miley Cyrus, Haim
Miley Cyrus, 'Bangerz' Goodbye, Hannah Montana; hello tongue-wagging, midriff-baring Miley Cyrus. Slipping out of her child-star skin, the infamous twerker leads a band of misfits to independence and self-empowerment on "Bangerz," a fully realized breakout [...]
Queens Of Diamonds
Across 1 "Ed Wood" role 5 Infection fighter 10 James VI, e.g. 14 Bard's river 15 More shifty 16 Island of Diamond Head Beach 17 "___ diamonds" (Elizabeth) 20 Sexual favors obtained while surfing? 21 [...]
Provocative ‘Big Love’ Has Big Ideas, But Only Half-Satisfies
By Jenn McKee If you go to Hilberry Theatre's production of Charles L. Mee's "Big Love," you'll spot flustered brides in the lobby before the show; and an usher, wearing a white tuxedo jacket, will [...]
Prime Ribbin’ Well Done
By John Quinn The headline suggests gastronomic blasphemy, but, although this original sketch comedy is entitled "Medium RARRR," there's nothing medium about it. The comedy quartet RARRR, 2013 Colony Fest winners, is bringing some sizzle [...]
Sherlock Classic Comes To Broadway
By Dana Casadei Within the last few years, Sherlock Holmes has been played by numerous actors on both big and little screens, some giving the detective a contemporary twist, such as "Elementary" on CBS. Broadway [...]
Ann Arbor VA Offers Dignity To Those Who Served
VA employee Andrew Hunter Veterans Affairs hospitals across the country have made strides in the service they offer to LGBT veterans thanks to Federal mandates pushed by the Obama administration. But over and above [...]
Gadgets, Apps Lead the Way In The World Of Fitness
Compiled by Shelby Clark Nike FuelBand Gone are the days of food diaries in notebooks and point-assigned food. With increasing technology comes more convenience for those looking to lose weight, improve fitness, or both. [...]
G.R. Prime Timers Chapter Continues To Grow
By Carol Tanis Organize it and they will come. That's what happened with the Grand Rapids chapter of Prime Timers. November marks the third anniversary of this social group for gay and bisexual men. The [...]
The Classes Continue: Clinical Issues And Sexual Orientation Therapist Trainings at Affirmations
Knowledge is power, and a series of continuing education classes being offered at Affirmations Community Center is working to empower psychologists, social workers and therapists on how to better care for their LGBT and questioning [...]
Local Fitness Center Uses New Machine To Slow Effects of Aging
By Shelby Clark Health benefits from exercise don't stop at a young age. More gyms and recreation centers are catering classes, programs and even equipment towards seniors. Casey Czuj of Vital Performance Fitness in Southfield [...]
Laugh Harder, Smile Brighter
By Dr. W.K. Dobracki, DDS Everyone likes to get noticed. Looking sexy makes us feel better and more confident. We all spend great amounts of time and effort on bettering ourselves. Whether it's mastering new [...]
Get Your Volleyball On
Metro Detroit Vollyball League plays every Wednesday in Warren. Ready to get your volleyball on? Metro Detroit Volleyball League, organized through Stay and Play Social Club (SPSC), is currently looking for teams, players and [...]
My Journey To Sobriety
By Raymond Shepherd My journey to a happy satisfying sober life has been slow, but I am now doing things I never expected. I found the man I never expected to find and would not [...]
Wining And Dining To Stop Diabetes
By Shelby Clark Metro Detroiters can expect wine, food and more in Birmingham during the annual "Stomp Out Diabetes" - a benefit for the American Diabetes Association - at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the [...]
Election Round Up: WIN IN ROYAL OAK
Angelo Berlasi and Caitlyn Stephenson working the polls today in Royal Oak. Photo John Hardwick. One Royal Oak Wins: Human Right Ordinance Affirmed Royal Oak has affirmed its Human Rights Ordinance tonight with 54% [...]
Widespread Support For One Royal Oak
Hundreds of business leaders, politicians, religious organizations and individuals have endorsed One Royal Oak and the campaign for equality. Here are just some of them: Hon. Mark Schauer, former U.S. Congressman and 2014 gubernatorial candidate [...]
UPDATED: Troy’s Janice Daniels Loses Bid For Council Seat
Update: Janice Daniels lost her bid for a seat on the Troy City Council Nov. 5. Former Troy Mayor Janice Daniels said "I'm not going to go away, and I'm not going to move out [...]
Lansing: LAHR PAC Nov. 5 Ratings
The Lansing Association for Human Rights Political Action Committee (LAHR PAC) is an independent political organization registered with the Secretary of State. LAHR PAC mailed questionnaires to candidates running for office in the Lansing and [...]
Jim Rasor Exits Royal Oak City Commission
In March Royal Oak City Commissioner Jim Rasor spoke out against opposition to a recently passed human rights ordinance. Enough signatures were collected to put the issue before Royal Oak voters Nov. 5. Rasor is [...]
Join BTL In Royal Oak Get Out The Vote
Between The Lines staff is signing up to help the One Royal Oak campaign in the critical days remaining leading up to Nov. 5. Here is the One Royal Oak Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OneRoyalOak?ref=br_tf, the website [...]
Author Of Historic Goodridge Decision Honored
By Chuck Colbert GLADs civil rights project director, Mary Bonauto right, who argued, on March 4, 2003, before the SJC on behalf of seven Goodridge plaintiffs, introduced the Honorable Margaret Marshall and presented the award [...]
HHS Awards $1.9 Billion In Grants For HIV/AIDS
WASHINGTON -- More than $1.9 billion dollars in grants have been awarded to cities, states and local community-based organizations the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today. This funding will ensure that [...]
Bryan Fischer
Creep Of The Week It's a dark day for gay and bi-curious men. Well, at least for all the gay and bi-curious men who were hoping to do the gay sex with the American Family [...]
To Botox Or Not To Botox
Parting Glances You're never too old to cross dress. At 70 something-or-other I'm tempted, if only I could find an outfit that won't make me look too matronly or a tad too senile, sandals-and-mascara fashionista. [...]
Older, Better, Stronger: Living For My Tomorrow
Viewpoint I am getting older. It was not my plan but, as my aunt would say, it beats the heck out of the alternative. But seriously, most of us have not really made plans for [...]
Opponents Of Equality In Royal Oak Sink To HIV-Fear Mongering
I suppose it should be expected. When a group of people hates another group of people, and sees that the hated group is gaining basic respect as human beings, the lies and distortions are not [...]