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BTL Publishers Urge Republican Sen. Mike Shirkey and Rep. Lee Chatfield not to Attend the White House
As national election results continue to come in President-Elect Joe Biden's favor, Republicans across the U.S. have continued to dispute electoral votes in Biden's favor. Recently in Michigan, Republican leaders of Michigan's House and Senate have [...]
SAGE Hosts Coming Out Culture Virtual Event Nov. 21
On Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. SAGE Metro Detroit — a nonprofit focusing on LGBTQ elder care and issues — will be hosting its Coming Out Culture Then and Now event. "Break bread with SAGE Metro Detroit as we discuss the evolution of [...]
Michigan Data Shows 22 Percent Increase in Gonorrhea Cases, Limited Testing Capacity
LANSING — Recent analyses of new reports of sexually transmitted diseases by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services STD Epidemiology program has detected a significant increase in the number of reported gonorrhea infections across the [...]
Supreme Court Hears Case that Could Undermine Protections for LGBTQ, Minority Faith Communities
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court today held arguments in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a case involving a taxpayer-funded agency seeking a ruling that could allow private agencies that receive taxpayer-funding to provide government services — [...]
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GLAAD, Victory Fund Condemn False, Transphobic Ads Against Biden in Swing States
LGBTQ advocacy organizations GLAAD and Victory Fund, have jointly condemned false, homophobic and transphobic campaign text messages and ads against Vice President Joe Biden's presidential campaign. The messages themselves are on behalf of the [...]
Equality Michigan Reaches Over 500,000 Pro-Equality Voters Across Michigan
Together in partnership, Equality Michigan Education Fund and Equality Michigan Action Network, the two organizations that comprise Equality Michigan, have reached over 500,000 voters across Michigan. In the next week, Equality Michigan plans on [...]
LGBT Detroit to Host GOTV Voter's Ball, Deadline for Submissions Closes Oct. 26
LGBT Detroit, the city's premier black LGBTQ service provider is hosting a series of events in the week leading up to Election Day to help increase voter turnout and educate voters on the candidates running for office this election cycle. This final [...]
Oakland County Launches At-Home Flu Shots for Older Adults
Oakland County Health Division is launching a new program to vaccinate homebound residents 65 years and older for influenza in their homes beginning Tuesday, Oct. 27. Appointments are required. The Health Division's Nurse on Call at 800-848-5533 [...]
Pope Francis' Support of Civil Unions Makes LGBTQ Catholics 'Cautiously Optimistic'
This morning, a number of media outlets reported that during a documentary interview Pope Francis expressed support for civil union laws for same-sex couples to ensure that they are "legally covered." DignityUSA, the organization of Catholics [...]