Dynamic Ceramic
Across 1 Bas reliefs of Lincoln 6 Verdi slave girl 10 “Macbeth” segments 14 Words before once 15 Barneys, e.g. 17 Cobblers put the tongue here 18 Start of a quote by ceramic artist Colin [...]
Lee Chatfield Supports Amending Michigan Law to Add LGBTQ Protections, EQMI Executive Director Comments
KALAMAZOO — Equality Michigan Executive Director and Kalamazoo City Commissioner, Erin Knott, made the following statement regarding the announcement of Ex-House Speaker Lee Chatfield's support of Elliott-Larsen amendment. “It’s encouraging to learn Mr. Chatfield intends [...]
Fair and Equal Michigan Raises $3 Million, Urges Action by Legislature
LANSING — Fair and Equal Michigan, the campaign to pass Michigan’s first LGBTQ equal rights law through a citizen initiative, filed its annual campaign finance report today showing $2,932,837 raised from 1,407 individual grassroots donors despite [...]
Gov. Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Recognize Black History Month
LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II released a joint video today to kick off Black History Month and reflect upon the contributions of Black Americans who have shaped history. The governor [...]
Michigan Ranks Among Lowest Category in HRC Annual State Equality Index
WASHINGTON — This week the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute released their 7th annual State Equality Index. The SEI is a comprehensive report that details statewide laws and policies that affect LGBTQ+ [...]
Thousands of COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Booked at Suburban Collection Showplace
PONTIAC — More than 100 Oakland County Health Division employees will provide the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines by appointment only to about 3,000 residents from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, at the [...]
Eddie Izzard’s Wardrobe
Across 1 Lance once of 'N Sync 5 "Put roses on the piano and tulips on the ___" 10 Milk-colored stone 14 In midvoyage, maybe 15 Dorothy, to Em 16 Lesbian porn star Hartley 17 [...]
Flint Institute of Arts Celebrates MLK Day With Free Museum Admission, Virtual Celebration Options
While the novel coronavirus pandemic has made it much harder to celebrate and acknowledge holidays, this year the Flint Institute of Arts is making the socially distanced observance of Martin Luther King Day much easier [...]
Gov. Whitmer Announces Special Election Dates to Fill Seat in 8th and 28th Senate Districts
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the dates for special elections to fill vacancies in the 8th and 28th Districts of the Michigan Senate. The 8th District covers regions in Macomb County, while the 28th [...]
Clear as a Bella
Across 1 Moist mounds 5 _A Delicate Balance_ author 10 Cowhand's chow 14 James of _The African Queen_ fame 15 A queen rules it, perhaps 16 Sultry Horne 17 Rednour, who wrote a femme's guide [...]
Mike Flores of Corktown Health Center Recognized for Contributions to LGBTQ Community
Openly gay VP of Finance & Strategy at Corktown Health Center Mike Flores has been recognized by Business Equality Pride Magazine for his contributions to the LGBTQ community. He was featured on the 40 LGBTQ [...]
New Publisher Takes Over BTL Newspaper and PrideSource.com, Jan Stevenson and Susan Horowitz to Retire
FARMINGTON HILLS – As of Jan. 1, 2021, Between The Lines and all associated publishing media products have a new publisher. Benjamin Jenkins of Ann Arbor has assumed ownership of the 28-year old LGBTQ publishing [...]
VIDEOS: Trump Supporters Lay Siege to Capitol
Washington Blade Staff Report Thousands of President Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday as lawmakers certified the Electoral College results that confirmed the election of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris. The siege [...]
Washtenaw County Adopts Equity and Inclusion Statement, Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
Ann Arbor — At its Nov. 4 meeting, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners adopted a county-wide equity and inclusion statement along with updated non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies. The Board also agreed to modifications to [...]
Jim Toy Community Center Announces Closure of its Physical Office Space, Launches GoFundMe Campaign
ANN ARBOR — Today the Jim Toy Community Center announced plans to close its physical office space, located at 319 Braun Court, at the end of the month. The organization, which will continue to operate [...]
BTL’s Look Back on 2020’s LGBTQ Headlines
With only days until the long, hard haul that was 2020 is over, it's hard to remember a time that the novel coronavirus pandemic and challenges to the legitimacy of the presidential election weren't the [...]
The Queen’s Gambit
Across 1 "All's Well That ___ Well" 5 Bitch 9 Cut leaves of grass by the sidewalk 14 Draw a cross over 15 Shape of an office that will soon lose a homophobe 16 Island [...]
HOPE Fund Committee Members Howard Israel, Henry Grix Honored for Fundraising Work
Longtime community philanthropists Howard Israel and Henry Grix were honored this month by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Detroit Chapter for their work with the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, The HOPE Fund and [...]
COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives in Oakland County EMS Vaccinations Begin Tomorrow
PONTIAC — The first 1,950 doses of the novel coronavirus vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech arrived today at Oakland County Health Division. Initial vaccinations will begin by appointment only on Friday, Dec. 18, in Waterford for emergency [...]
SAGE Metro Detroit Offers $50 Gift Card for Participation in Survey, Focus Group on LGBTQ Housing, Service Needs
LGBTQ-focused organizations in Southeast Michigan want to hear housing and service needs for same-gender-loving and LGBTQ older adults in Southeast Michigan, and SAGE Metro Detroit is seeking 50 individuals to give feedback on an 80-question, [...]
Eat, Pray, Love, Direct
Across 1 Klinger portrayer on "M*A*S*H" 5 Roman deity related to Diana 9 Watts in King Kong's hand 14 R.E.M.'s "The ___ Love" 15 Genesis man 16 Conversation filler 17 Relief of Lincoln 18 Pt. [...]
2021 Kresge Artist Fellowship Application is Open to Metro Detroit Artists
DETROIT — Beginning today, Metro Detroit artists are invited to apply for a 2021 Kresge Artist Fellowship. Fellowships are funded by The Kresge Foundation and administered by Kresge Arts in Detroit at the College for [...]
Detroit LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce to Hold Dec. 10 Virtual Wine Tasting
The Detroit Regional LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce and Wines for Humanity is calling all wine lovers for a tasting event. On Thursday, Dec. 10, everyone from fully fledged sommeliers and wine aficionados to the casual [...]
First-Annual LGBTQ Pop-Up Shop to Debut Dec. 19 in Detroit
While the holiday season brings with it an air of wintertime cheer for most, many in the LGBTQ community know that the holidays can sometimes be associated with strained familial relationships. However, on Saturday, Dec. [...]
BTL Publishers Urge Republican Sen. Mike Shirkey and Rep. Lee Chatfield not to Attend the White House
As national election results continue to come in President-Elect Joe Biden's favor, Republicans across the U.S. have continued to dispute electoral votes in Biden's favor. Recently in Michigan, Republican leaders of Michigan's House and Senate [...]
SAGE Hosts Coming Out Culture Virtual Event Nov. 21
On Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. SAGE Metro Detroit — a nonprofit focusing on LGBTQ elder care and issues — will be hosting its Coming Out Culture Then and Now event. [...]
Michigan Data Shows 22 Percent Increase in Gonorrhea Cases, Limited Testing Capacity
LANSING — Recent analyses of new reports of sexually transmitted diseases by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services STD Epidemiology program has detected a significant increase in the number of reported gonorrhea infections [...]
Supreme Court Hears Case that Could Undermine Protections for LGBTQ, Minority Faith Communities
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court today held arguments in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a case involving a taxpayer-funded agency seeking a ruling that could allow private agencies that receive taxpayer-funding to provide government services — [...]
Question for a Dear
Across 1 Drivers get off on it 5 Guitarist Eddie Van ___ 10 Like sex with protection 14 Nevada neighbor 15 Manhandle 16 Opposed to, to Jethrene Bodine 17 Walk-way connector 18 Flashy Chevy, for [...]
GLAAD, Victory Fund Condemn False, Transphobic Ads Against Biden in Swing States
LGBTQ advocacy organizations GLAAD and Victory Fund, have jointly condemned false, homophobic and transphobic campaign text messages and ads against Vice President Joe Biden's presidential campaign. The messages themselves are on behalf of the American [...]
Equality Michigan Reaches Over 500,000 Pro-Equality Voters Across Michigan
Together in partnership, Equality Michigan Education Fund and Equality Michigan Action Network, the two organizations that comprise Equality Michigan, have reached over 500,000 voters across Michigan. In the next week, Equality Michigan plans on reaching [...]
LGBT Detroit to Host GOTV Voter’s Ball, Deadline for Submissions Closes Oct. 26
LGBT Detroit, the city’s premier black LGBTQ service provider is hosting a series of events in the week leading up to Election Day to help increase voter turnout and educate voters on the candidates running [...]
Oakland County Launches At-Home Flu Shots for Older Adults
Oakland County Health Division is launching a new program to vaccinate homebound residents 65 years and older for influenza in their homes beginning Tuesday, Oct. 27. Appointments are required. The Health Division’s Nurse on Call [...]
Pope Francis’ Support of Civil Unions Makes LGBTQ Catholics ‘Cautiously Optimistic’
This morning, a number of media outlets reported that during a documentary interview Pope Francis expressed support for civil union laws for same-sex couples to ensure that they are “legally covered.” DignityUSA, the organization of [...]
I Am Nobody!
Across 1 "Come Back, Little ___ " 6 Enchanted Disney character 10 Sherman Hemsley religious sitcom 14 Try to bite, doggy-style 15 Electronic synthesizer 16 "Rag and Bone" author 17 "Sands ___ Jima" 18 Lambda [...]