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, [...]
Landmark LGBT-Friendly Restaurant to Clean Up Its Act
BY BTL STAFF Although Como's restaurant in downtown Ferndale was temporarily closed on Sept. 21 by the Oakland County Health Division, they will be working hard to make changes. Owner George Grego told The Detroit [...]
Debate 1: Are LGBT Voters Mixed on Clinton?
By Lisa Keen Most political observers seemed to score Monday night's first presidential debate for Democrat Hillary Clinton, noting that she seemed to "get under the skin" of Republican Donald Trump. And a national poll [...]
The Frivolist: How to Throw a Big Gay Football Party
You know it's football season when on Sundays your News Feed is filled with a wide range of emotional comments about your friends' favorite teams. As someone who doesn't even know how to throw a [...]
Appropriate Bible Verse
Across 1 Lorca's lower 5 Kind of sheet 9 Come quickly 13 Rupert Everett's " ___ Life" 14 2012 Ben Affleck movie 15 Penetrating reed 16 Verdi slave girl 17 One with a long tongue [...]
Detroit Animal Welfare Group Needs Community Support
Animals are not disposable. They are not something people can throw away when they are done with them. Yet, it continues to happen every single day, according to Sharon May, a volunteer with Detroit Animal [...]
Why Your Feline Friend Needs Medical Care
Our animal companions are really good at hiding their health problems from us, especially our sneaky cats. But seeing your veterinarian on a regular basis will help you pick up on these problems, sometimes preventing [...]
Michigan Senate Approves Bill to Allow Dogs on Restaurant Patios
BY BTL STAFF New legislation, Senate Bill 727, would offer Michigan restaurants the option to permit dogs in their outdoor dining areas. Sens. Margaret O'Brien (R-Portage), Tonya Schuitmaker (R-Lawton), and Wayne Schmidt (R-Traverse City) said [...]
Birds as Best Friends
BY EMELL DERRA ADOLPHUS Dr. William J. Kupsky at home with his birds. BTL Photos: Emell Derra Adolphus Feathers can be just as fun as fur. They shine when groomed. They ruffle when excited. [...]
Join the MHS Mega March to Help Animals
BY BTL STAFF For those who need a reason to participate in the Michigan Humane Society's annual Mega March for Animals, meet Indy. She came into the care of MHS as an emaciated puppy, just [...]
HB 4478 Protects Pets from Domestic Violence
BY BTL STAFF "Ensuring victims are aware they can include their companion animals in a personal protection order not only can save the animal from further abuse, it can save the human victims, both adults [...]
Detroit Animal Care and Control Transforming Under New Leadership
BY BTL STAFF In August, the city of Detroit reported a 29 percent reduction in the number of dog bites in Detroit and an increase in the live release rate by nearly three times under [...]
Montgomery Remembered as a ‘Pioneer’ at Memorial Service
Jeffrey Montgomery's older brother James led the service on Saturday. BTL photo: Jason A. Michael DETROIT - He was not only an activist and advocate for LGBT rights, he was a larger-than-life personality and [...]
Faith Community Offers Hope to Transgender People
Members of the Inclusive Justice board Jim Toy, Rev. Mike Cooper, Linda Haywood, Rev. Joseph Summers, Rev. Beth Rakestraw and Rev. Peg Faulmann host the "Faith Allies for Trans Live: Stand Up for Justice" event [...]
Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown Fundraiser Honors Commitment to Marriage Equality
BY BTL STAFF Paul Kittinger and his partner, Brian Vargo were married at Planterra this year. Planterra will host the Lisa Brown fundraiser Sept. 28. Photo credit: Marek Dziekonski As the Oakland County Clerk, [...]
Brides Celebrate a Perfect ‘Just Us’ Wedding
Christina and Alicia Wilk of Clinton Township got married June 21. Photos courtesy of couple. When it comes to planning your wedding, follow your heart, don't listen to those around you and do what is [...]
National Gay Media Association Announces Inaugural Ad POP Awardees
B. Ella Bridal in Plymouth won a prestigious Ad Pop Award for their stunning 2 page spread that appeared in the 2016 edition of the Pride Source Magazine. Brittany Blase, owner, and ad designer Zvezda [...]
Marketing and Social Media Strategies Focus at DRLBGTCC Mixer
FERNDALE - Farmington Hills-based Marx Layne & Company will host the next Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce Membership Mixer from 6:30-8 p.m. on Sept. 29 at Affirmations in Ferndale. The event, which is open [...]
Ruth Ellis Center Hosts Family Support Training
BY BTL STAFF DEARBORN - Compelling research on LGBTQ youth, young adults and families from the Family Acceptance Project has found that family acceptance helps promote well-being and protects against risk, while family rejection is [...]
First Annual Bullying Prevention Conference Comes to Michigan
BY BTL STAFF Bullying is not a "childhood rite of passage" as it was once viewed historically. Nor does bullying "make kids tougher." In today's society, the reality is that bullying has devastating effects on [...]
Affirmations To Host Fall Fling
BY BTL STAFF FERNDALE - As Affirmations gears up to host its 2016 autumn fundraiser, the organization looks back on all that has changed since the first Fall Fling last year. Affirmations, one of the [...]
LGBT Supporters Stand with Clinton on ‘Deplorables’ Remark
By CHRIS JOHNSON Hillary Clinton's controversial remark that half of Donald Trump's supporters belong in a "basket of deplorables" for espousing bigotry have contributed to a tulmultuous week for the Democratic presidential nominee, but her [...]
Trump sparks concern, suspicion among LGBT Russians
By MICHAEL K. LAVERS Donald Trumps praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin has sparked criticism. Washington Blade photo by Michael Key Donald Trump's praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin has sparked concern and suspicion [...]
Creep Of The Week: N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory
Hey, remember that anti-gay law in North Carolina, HB2 (which stands for "hate & bullshit")? Well gosh darn, the whole thing just doesn't seem to be going very well for them. Just in case you're [...]
Parting Glances: Five Arfs & a Who Cares? Purr
A federally funded study by People & Friends of Cats and Dogs (P-FCD) reports that "persons of rainbow personality make the best dog owners, but have little influence on cats, although this should not be [...]
What an Alt-Right Government Would Look Like, Just Check Out Michigan
Want to know what the U.S. would look like under a Donald Trump presidency informed by the Alt-Right movement? You don't have to go much further than the Michigan legislature to get a taste of [...]