BTL Staff
New Mexico Latest State to Ban Discredited 'Ex-gay' Therapy
by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade New Mexico Gov. Susanna Martinez signed into law on Friday a measure against widely discredited "ex-gay" conversion therapy, making the Land of Enchantment the seventh state to prohibit ban the practice for [...]
Thirty-Mile Zone and More
Across 1 Like gay porn, to some 5 Sondheim's Sweeney 9 Place for a G-string 14 Carmela of "The Sopranos" 15 Switch ending 16 Prepare to get plucked 17 They poke around in leather 18 Take another tour 19 Rob of "Melrose Place" 20 Anchor of ABC's [...]
National LGBTQ Task Force Urges Congress to Stop Trumpcare
BY BTL STAFF The National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund is celebrating the seventh anniversary of the enactment of Obamacare with a call to action urging members of Congress to stop Trumpcare, the so-called American Health Care Act, a bill that if [...]
NBC Out to Launch Inaugural #Pride30 List
BY BTL STAFF The LGBTQ community has so much to be proud of, and Pride Month gives LGBTQ people and their allies an opportunity to celebrate their successes and the people who are making positive contributions to society. This is why NBC Out has [...]
Orchid Technology Helping LGBTQ People Feel More Welcome In Hospitals
BY BTL STAFF It is estimated that 1.4 million U.S. adults identify as transgender, according to an analysis based on new federal and state data. With such an empowering increase of LGBTQ inclusion, CipherHealth has made it their mission to help [...]
Ozone House Creates Zen Room for Young People
The Ozone House Drop-In Center in Ypsilanti is excited to announce the addition of their new Zen Room. The space provides an opportunity for young people to take a moment to themselves to explore new ways of dealing with stress, practice coping [...]
Playground Detroit to Launch Artist Space in Eastern Market
After a handful of years without a permanent home, Playground Detroit is finally leasing an "amazing" 1,500 square foot, street-level space located in a historic building on the outer edge of Eastern Market, and they're going to "bring it to [...]
Progress Michigan Names Jeremy Moss 'Legislator of the Month'
House Democratic Whip, Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) was awarded 'Legislator of the Month' in March by Progress Michigan for his leadership in the fight to bring more transparency and accountability to state government by making the governor's office [...]
Walk 50 Miles in 50 Days
There are a number of ways the American Heart Association says walking at least 30 minutes a day can help people – from reducing their risk of coronary heart disease and stroke to enhancing their mental well-being. That's why Royal Oak Mayor [...]
Victory for LGBTQ Rights in Jackson
BY BTL STAFF Jackson Circuit Court Judge Thomas Wilson ruled this morning to accept a consent order between Jackson Together and the City of Jackson that finally allows the city's non-discrimination order to take affect. As of April 11, anti-LGBTQ [...]
Jackson Together Files Suit Against Clerk Wrozek and City of Jackson
BY BTL STAFF Jackson Together has filed suit against Jackson City Clerk Andrew Wrozek and the City of Jackson. The lawsuit outlines numerous violations of the both the Jackson City Charter and state law related to a deficient referendum petition [...]