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Michigan State Rep. Jon Hoadley to Run for Congress
This week openly gay State Rep. Jon Hoadley of Kalamazoo announced that he will run for Congress via press release. His message stated that he is running because he believes "that we should put people at the center of our decision-making [...]
With His Passion for Social Justice, Noble is Thrilled to Head ACLU of Michigan
DETROIT — Following a nationwide search, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is excited to welcome new Executive Director Dave Noble, who has been fighting for peoples' rights for nearly two decades. Noble has experience building and [...]
Michigan Supreme Court to Consider Issuing Opinion on Constitutionality of Gutted Fair Wage Proposal in Lame Duck
LANSING – The Michigan Supreme Court announced this month that it will consider issuing an opinion about the constitutionality of a lame duck period proposal for higher minimum wage that was struck down during that transition period. Dr. Alicia [...]
Whitmer Declares April Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Soft background LANSING – Raising public awareness about sexual assault and educating communities about how to prevent it are the center of the national campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed April as [...]
Michigan-Based Children's Author to Publish Trans-Centred Children's Book
BY KINSEY CLARKE It isn't every day that a children's story centering and celebrating trans children is published, but that's exactly what Michigan-based children's author Jordan J. Scavone plans to do with his new book, "A Girl Named Adam." A [...]
Passion Pit Celebrates Decade Anniversary Tour, to Visit Royal Oak May 16
Having released their debut record "Manners" in 2009, Passion Pit will now commemorate its decade as a touring act with a spring tour across North America that will hit Royal Oak on May 16. Famous for hits liked "Lifted Up (1985)," the group has [...]
Five15 Hosts Broadway Brunch
Fans of Broadway can enjoy a little taste of it in Royal Oak with a singalong-style brunch on Sunday, April 28. The show's comedians will bring to life iconic showtunes. "Join in with Eric and Gerianne, aka the Dynamic Duo, as they sing your [...]
Flint Couple Tackles Kidney Disease, Highlights Story for April, National Donate Life Month
It was 2004 and Deb Gustafson and her wife, Sue Weston, were planning on having a great time. The Flint couple was about to go on long-planned vacation when Gustafson started to feel unwell. Her family had a history of urinary tract and bladder [...]
Support Group for Trans and Non-Binary Clients
Corktown Health Center is offering a six-session weekly support group for trans and non-binary clients to come together and process their experiences relating to gender identity. The group meets every Wednesday now through May 8 at Corktown Health [...]
Benefit for Community Health Awareness Group
The Community Health Awareness Group, the largest minority AIDS service organization in Michigan, has been providing prevention and care services for some of Detroit's most vulnerable citizens for many years. To support the agency's mission and [...]
