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Deep Inside Hollywood: 10 Best Queer Pop Culture Moments
By Romeo San Vicente Is it because we're all swimming together in the toxic Trump pool that makes every new addition to the LGBTQ cultural canon feel like an act of rebellion? Probably. But even if we were living in a queer-friendly political era, [...]
File Discrimination Complaints with the MDCR During Federal Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown moves into its third week, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights is reminding members of the community that they don't have to wait to file a complaint about discrimination. Michiganders who believe they have [...]
Tuesday the Rabbi Saw Pink
Across 1 "The Lion King" villain 5 They pick up strangers 9 Places for tats, perhaps 13 Choice for Hamlet 14 Discharge 15 Nuts 16 Jessica of "Little Folkers" 17 Like a nimble old goat 18 Acronym for bears 19 Author of the novel version of [...]
Removal of Marriage From New Cuba Constitution Divides LGBTI Community
LAURA RODRIGUEZ FUENTES Editor's note: Tremenda Nota is the Washington Blade's media partner in Cuba. This article was originally published on Tremenda Nota's website on Jan. 2. SANTA CLARA, Cuba — The LGBTI+ community remains divided after the [...]
Gov. Whitmer Acts on Line 5, Requests Attorney General Legal Review
LANSING – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has requested a legal opinion from Attorney General Dana Nessel regarding the constitutionality of the recent Enbridge Line 5 pipeline legislation and the new Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority created by outgoing [...]
SheHive New Year Open House
SheHive is a women's collective dedicated to empowering its members via classes, coaching and social clubs. On Sunday, Jan. 13, it's offering an open house event from 1 to 4 p.m. to introduce prospective new patrons. "Join us for a fun afternoon of [...]
Affirmations XTL Youth Workforce to Re-Open Recess Cafe
Part of the Affirmations LGBTQ community center's Cross the Line Youth Empowerment Program, patrons of the center will be welcome to attend the opening shift of its Recess Cafe on Friday, Jan. 11, from 4 to 8 p.m. "Stop by and grab a snack in [...]
Overview of Holiday Self-Care Tips for LGBTQ Youth
The article below originally appeared as an online post for The Trevor Project, an organization created by the 1998 Academy Award-winning short film "Trevor." Today it is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide [...]
Community Housing Needed for Creating Change Attendees
People from all over the country will visit Detroit Jan. 23-27 for the 2019 Creating Change conference. In an effort to make the conference financially accessible for everyone, the National LGBTQ Task Force is offering community housing to as many [...]
Michigan's MI Bridges Website Wins National Honor for Digital Innovation, Streamlining Service
LANSING — Michigan's improved MI Bridges portal is a self-service website where residents apply for public assistance benefits, manage their cases and explore community resources. Because of its streamlined offerings, it has been named a recipient [...]