BTL Staff
DOJ Withdraws Lawsuit Against N.C. Anti-trans Bathroom Law
by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade The Justice Department under Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) has withdrawn its lawsuit over North Carolina's HB2. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key) Although North Carolina replaced anti-LGBT House Bill 2 with a law [...]
Gay Men Sent to 'Concentration Camps' in Chechnya
by Michael K. Lavers, Washington Blade The city of Grozny in the Russian republic of Chechnya. Authorities have sent gay men in the semi-autonomous Russian republic to secret prisons that have been described as "concentration camps. Photo by [...]
Texas to Consider Anti-LGBT Legislation Based on HB2 Deal
by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade Texas State Capitol building by Daniel Mayer via Wikimedia_Commons In a sign the new law in North Carolina that replaced House Bill 2 may be exported to other states, the Texas legislature is set on Wednesday to [...]
Washington State Reinstitutes N.C. Travel Ban After HB2 Deal
by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade Gov. Jay Inslee. Courtesy of Flicker Washington State has reinstated its ban on state-sponsored travel to North Carolina — first enacted over anti-LGBT House Bill 2 — in the aftermath of the imposition of a new [...]
4th Circuit Denies Request to Expedite Gavin Grimm Case
by Michael K. Lavers, Washington Blade A federal appeals court on Friday denied a motion to expedite the case of a transgender student who is challenging his Virginia school district's bathroom policy. Gavin Grimm in 2015 filed a lawsuit against [...]
7th Circuit Decision: 'Ultimate Case'
BY JAY KAPLAN Two very important and significant court decisions impacting LGBT rights were issued last week. The first, Hively v. Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, is a 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that "discrimination on the basis of [...]
AHIMA Practice Brief Stresses Importance of Inclusive Healthcare Practices
BY BTL STAFF Healthcare professional and health information management professionals can help create a healthcare environment that is non-judgmental and welcoming to patients of all backgrounds. The American Health Information Management [...]
Brunch Gets Super Sized in Royal Oak
It has become the biggest social phenomenon – brunch – the ever playful combination of breakfast and lunch. And there is no shame in indulging in delicious food and drink on the weekend. Join 12 of the top brunch destinations of downtown Royal Oak [...]
Court Rules for Same-sex Couple Denied Housing by Colo. Landlord
by Chris Johnson, Washington BLade Tonya and Rachel Smith were denied housing in Colorado, but a judge found that violated the Fair Housing Act. Photo courtesy of Lambda Legal A federal judge has ruled for a same-sex couple who alleged [...]
Earth Day Helps Royal Oak Residents Live Green
Looking for expert advice about green living? If so, stop by the Royal Oak Farmers Market on April 22 to meet with representatives of the Clinton River Watershed Council, Humane Voters of Michigan/Mercy for Animals, Royal Oak Nature Society, [...]
Kenan Thompson's Comedy Competition Starts in Metro Detroit
The best comedians in Michigan will showcase their talent for an opportunity of a lifetime – to hang out with NBC's "Saturday Night Live" cast member Kenan Thompson, attend a live taping of "SNL," a booked performance at a premier comedy club in [...]