BTL Staff
Rhode Island Becomes 10th State to Ban 'Ex-Gay' Therapy
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Gov. Gina Raimondo (D-R.I.) signed a ban on "ex-gay" therapy for youth. Photo public domain The governor of Rhode Island signed into law Wednesday a measure that bans widely discredited "ex-gay" conversion therapy [...]
Progressive Groups Hold Health Care Town Halls
BY BTL STAFF Congressman Dan Kildee (D-Flint) engaged the community in Plymouth on July 16 during the first in a series of health care town halls. BTL Photos: Kate Opalewski Michigan citizens have the opportunity to have their questions answered and [...]
The Tradition of Connectedness
BY CURTIS LIPSCOMB It is that time again, and after months of strategic planning and securing partnerships, Detroit comes alive. The summer heat, the creative energy, and the festivities are highlighted accomplishments and challenges of same gender [...]
Transmissions; Uniformly Bad
BY GWENDOLYN ANN SMITH Since prior to the last election, many have warned of the precarious position transgender law was on the federal level. While great strides were made during the Obama years on behalf of our community, a lot of those wins were [...]
Trumpcare Appears Defeated, But LGBT Opponents Remain Wary
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE President Trump poses in cab of firetruck on day GOP support for Trumpcare crumbles. Image courtesy of C-SPAN After Republican support crumbled for Trumpcare, LGBT advocacy groups that sought to preserve the [...]
Time for Kids
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U-M Announces LGBTQ Alumni Group
The University of Michigan Alumni Association has announced the formation of a new LGBTQ alumni group. A former group did exist, but it became inactive, so a new organizing committee came together to form U-M LGBTQ Alumni. The primary purpose of [...]
Volunteer to Protect and Restore Ann Arbor's Natural Areas
There will be several opportunities in August for volunteers to help protect and restore Ann Arbor's natural areas and to foster an environmental ethic among its citizens. During stewardship workdays, volunteers will conduct plant and animal [...]
States Urged to Ensure Bathroom Access for Trans Kids Under Title IX
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE A coalition of groups is urging states to ensure transgender students like Gavin Grimm have access to school restrooms consistent with their gender identity. Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for GLAAD With the [...]
LGBTQ People of Color's Experiences with Law Enforcement Explored
BY BTL STAFF In 2011, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a report on law enforcement in New Orleans that focused primarily on racial bias and discriminatory practices. Nestled in the report, Brandi Blessett noticed an easily overlooked [...]
Celebrating Jeff Montgomery's Legacy One Year After His Death
BY BTL STAFF Equality Michigan issued a statement today to remember and honor the legacy of Jeff Montgomery who died one year ago. "As the founder of the Triangle Foundation, our movement is incredibly lucky to have benefited from his leadership [...]
Stonewall for Revolution to Host Gubernatorial Forum
Shri Thanedar, Abdul El-Sayed and Bill Cobbs Democratic candidates running for governor will have a chance to speak directly to voters during a forum on LGBT and women's rights on July 24 in Lansing. They'll take questions from over 15 statewide [...]