BTL Staff
White House Silent After Revelation Nominee Called Trans Kids 'Satan's Plan'
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Jeff Mateer called trans kids "Satan's plan." (Screen capture courtesy YouTube) The White House is remaining silent in the aftermath of an explosive media report that President Trump's pick for a federal judgeship [...]
Animal Shelters Seek Help in Hurricane Aftermath
BTL STAFF Michigan rescue groups have made room for hundreds of cats and dogs displaced by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Many of the animals were up for adoption before the storms struck and are available for adoption now at the following locations. [...]
Before You Take That Next Bite: Can We Love Our Pets But Ignore Other Animal Rights?
BY MICHELLE E. BROWN We love our pets – the dogs, cats and other critter babies that bring so much joy to our homes. We watch them on videos, take them to work or daycare and according to the American Pet Products Association in 2015, spend an [...]
Beyond Great
Across 1 "Mommie Dearest" star Dunaway 5 U. of San Francisco, e.g. 8 Second fruit eater 12 Julia of "Kiss of the Spider Woman" 13 Deep throat problem 15 Manger, to Mary 16 Potatoes high in sugar 17 "___ Family" 18 CrEme-crEme filling 19 Start of a [...]
Deep Inside Hollywood
By Romeo San Vicente Cara Delevingne Cara Delevingne lines up 'Carnival Row' She's still less known as an actress than as a model – we just saw her in the pages of the new September issue of "Vogue" over our morning tea, honestly – but really [...]
DLECTRICITY, a Festival of Art and Light in Midtown Detroit
1234567ÔÑÑÔÑÖThe stunning nighttime outdoor festival of art and light, DLECTRICITY, returns to Midtown Detroit Sept. 22-23 from 7 p.m. to midnight. The event, sponsored by DTE Energy Foundation, will showcase the work of 35 international, [...]
Dog Training from the Inside Out
BY CJ BENTLEY Lead Trainer at Canine College in Farmington Hills, Debbi Boynton, with Monkey, a 4 1/2-month-old mix breed dog who is currently participating in the Puppy Development Program. photo: S2_PET_CanineCollege_2538.jpg If you share your [...]
Emerge Michigan Seeks 2018 Class of Aspiring Women Political Leaders
BY BTL STAFF DETROIT – Emerge Michigan, the state's premier organization for recruiting and training Democratic women to run for political office, has begun its recruiting process for the class of 2018. The organization seeks bright, [...]
Guide Helps Parents Recognize 'Conversion Therapy'
WASHINGTON – On Sept. 11, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation's largest LGBTQ civil rights organization, and the National Center for Lesbian Rights, a national legal organization committed to advancing LGBTQ [...]
Five Signs Your Cat Isn't Happy and Healthy
September is Happy Healthy Cat Month which begs the question, "Is your cat really happy and healthy?" Ask.Vet, a "virtual urgent care" service, has compiled five signs to figure out if your cat is happy and healthy. 1. Using the bathroom in [...]
Fortunate Families Detroit Hosts Dana Nessel
BY BTL STAFF On Sept. 24 Fortunate Families Detroit welcomes Dana Nessel, president of Fair Michigan and one of the premier litigators of LGBTQ issues in the state who has recently announced her candidacy for Attorney General of Michigan. Fortunate [...]
