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Clerk: Williamston Campaign Crosses State Law
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in City Pulse. A board member at Williamston Community Schools could face fines from the Michigan Bureau of Elections after she was anonymously exposed for a string of alleged campaign finance [...]
"What's Up?" Documentary
Across 1 Samurai's libation 5 Sites for three women in a tub 9 Benjamin Britten's Peter 14 Wasn't straight 15 Sushi ingredient 16 Stan's sidekick 17 Potent opening 18 Paintings and such, to da Vinci 19 "Cats" was based on his kitty lit 20 [...]
LGBTQ Resources in Detroit
Andy Garcia, the director of Creating Change, said he wants members of the community to leave the National LGBTQ Task Force's Creating Change conference "feeling like they understand what makes Detroit special." And part of what makes Detroit [...]
Things to Do in Detroit
As the National LGBTQ Task Force's annual Creating Change conference moves into Detroit this week, more than 3,500 participants will have the opportunity to explore the Motor City. Detroit is booming with activity and change, including [...]
Protests Planned for Drag Queen Story Time in Huntington Woods
The debate over Drag Queen Story Time at the Huntington Woods Library continues to rage on as both a demonstration and a counter-demonstration have been planned for this Saturday's session. The response was immediate when news of the demonstration, [...]
First African-American Women to Serve on Oakland County Parks Board
Last week the Oakland County Parks & Recreation Commission held its first meeting of the year and introduced its newest members, Oakland County Commissioner Nancy Quarles Nancy Quarles (D-Southfield) and . Quarles and Bagley are the first [...]
Pocan Introduces 21st Century President Act to Clarify Women, LGBTQ Americans Can Be President
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan introduced the 21st Century President Act last week, which would change outdated legal definitions in the U.S. code to clarify that Presidents do not have to be men and their spouses do not have to be wives. "In [...]
Bombshell Bridal Boutique Celebrates the Bridesmaid
Alysse Dalessandro and her bridesmaids trekked from three different states by plane, train and automobile on Saturday, Jan. 19 to Bombshell Bridal Boutique in St. Clair Shores during Michigan's worst snowstorm of the year. But it was all worth it, [...]
Lovepop Cards for LGBTQ People
As much as everyone loves Valentine's Day, let's face it – trying to find the perfect gift for your loved one after the holidays can be tough. Whether it's for a new partner, a long-term Valentine, or even a friend, Lovepop's Valentine's Day cards [...]
David's Bridal Says 'I Do' to Same-Sex Couples in New Ad
For the first time ever, David's Bridal has featured a same-sex couple in a new ad. The Pennsylvania-based company is taking a more diverse marketing approach after filing bankruptcy late last year, according to Ad Age. "We wanted to make sure this [...]
Inclusive Bridal Shop Puts Disability on Display
The White Collection Bridal Boutique in Portishead, England, has taken some much-needed steps toward inclusivity. The boutique put up a window display featuring a mannequin in a wheelchair wearing a wedding gown, which isn't seen every day, and [...]
Michigan's Food Safety Efforts Continue During Federal Shutdown
LANSING – Since Dec. 22, the federal government has been partially shut down, affecting some services and duties of federal agencies, including the U.S Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. During this time, food [...]