BTL Staff
Out2Enroll Launches LGBT Coalition to Promote Obamacare Under Trump
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Out2Enroll has launched a new coalition to encourage LGBT enrollment in Obamacare. With President Trump taking action seen to undermine Obamacare — such as shortening the window of time for new insurance [...]
A Valentine's Day gift: same-sex marriage ban ruled unconstitutional
Jay Kaplan, LGBT Project staff attorney Viewpoint Just in time for Valentine's Day, a historic gift to all who value equality, dignity and love. Better than a box of chocolates or a dozen roses! On Feb. 8 a federal appeals court in California [...]
Glitter bombs and discrimination
Compiled by Howard Israel S/he Said “Our first Poll Position topic is the glitter bomb. The tactic has divided the LGBT community with some celebrating the flamboyant, performative nature of the activism and others arguing the act is silly [...]
Marriage Equality and Proposition 8
Compiled by Howard Israel S/he Said "Although the Constitution permits communities to enact most laws they believe to be desirable, it requires that there be at least a legitimate reason for the passage of a law that treats different people [...]
Christie sees future; Santorum wears George Wallace drag
by Mark Segal Viewpoint This columnist has been preaching for over a year now, but particularly during this primary season, that America is changing – in favor of LGBT rights and equality. That change was never so true as in last month's [...]
First training held for LGBT healthcare competency
By Crystal Proxmire Training has begun in southeast Michigan for healthcare professionals who work with the elderly and want to offer LGBT inclusive and welcoming services. Natalie Pearce is the program manager at Social Services for the Area [...]
Playing with fear
By Eric W. Rader This year, the chasm between Democratic and Republican ideals is as large as it has ever been. In the race for president, the Republicans have put forward a field of candidates who are at the far right edge of the political [...]
Washington gov signs law; NJ Senate passes bill
By Lisa Keen In a sometimes emotional ceremony Monday morning, Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire signed the freshly passed marriage equality bill, telling a crowded gathering at the State House that same-sex couples "will no longer be separate but [...]
A video of Washington Rep. Maureen Walsh (R) giving an argument for why gay marriage should be legal went viral last week. Do her words give you any hope that more Republicans will become pro-gay marriage?
Heard on Facebook Her speech was very beautiful. I'm sure her republican colleagues will have her head on a platter unfortunatly. -Tom Sapp It'd be amazing if more people could vote with their conscience and heart and not just act as a puppet. [...]
Foundation to host annual 'Taste of Ferndale'
FERNDALE – On Feb. 21 the Ferndale Community Foundation will host its annual "Taste of Ferndale" at Boogie Fever, from 6 – 9 p.m. 22901 Woodward Ave. More than fifteen restaurants will participate in the city's strolling dinner event held annually [...]
WSU'S LGBT scholarship celebrates 20 Years
By BTL Staff DETROIT – The year 2012 marks the 20th anniversary of the Michael P. LaGatella Memorial Scholarship at Wayne State University. Established in 1992, the scholarship honors the memory of Michael LaGatella who committed suicide as a [...]