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Foster's spinoff delivers a dose of 'Good Trouble' We told you a while back that "Good Trouble" was coming. It's the spinoff from "The Fosters" that follows Callie (Maia Mitchell) and Mariana (Cierra Ramirez) as they move to Los Angeles and [...]
2018 Michigan Midterm LGBTQ Analysis: Executive Officers, State House, State Senate
The ballots are counted and the final votes will soon be certified. The outcomes up and down the state ballot will have an impact on LGBTQ Michiganders and allies in the coming two years and here's how: Top Executive Officers Democrats swept all [...]
LGBTQ Candidates Make History in Michigan
A record number of openly LGBTQ candidates won races in Michigan Nov. 6. Leading that list is Dana Nessel who won a tight race for attorney general. That historic win makes her the first openly LGBTQ person to win a statewide election in [...]
3 of 4 Williamston School Board Members Overcome Recalls
WILLIAMSTON — Voters in this small bedroom community about 15 miles east of downtown Lansing threw out one school board member, but retained three others who were involved in casting controversial votes to protect transgender students. The outcome [...]
Going Either Way
Across 1 Lickety-split 5 Places where the salami isn't hidden 10 Fruit of the ___ 14 Magazine magnate Henry 15 Like Emma Donoghue 16 Dave Pallone and others 17 Up to snuff 18 With 61-Across, she plays Annalise Keating on "How to Get Away With [...]
Jair Bolsonaro Elected Brazil's next President
BY FELIPE ALFACE S√ÉO PAULO — Jair Bolsonaro will become Brazil's next president after he won the second round of the country's presidential election on Sunday. Bolsonaro defeated former S√£o Paulo Mayor Fernando Haddad of former President Luiz [...]
Affirmations Hosts Foster Parent Orientation Nov. 5
For many in the LGBTQ community who desire to be parents, caring for foster children is a popular way to both become a guardian and help children in need. However, familiarizing onesself with the process can be lengthy and confusing, especially for [...]
Otus Supply to Launch Signature Brunch Nov. 3
Ferndale, Mich. — Otus Supply, a Ferndale-based restaurant and music venue known as The Parliament Room, has announced that it will launch brunch at their Ferndale restaurant in early November. "The eatery intends to introduce a very Otus-centric [...]
6 LGBTQ-Friendly Wedding Planning Apps to Try
Planning a wedding can be difficult and it's a cause of significant stress for many couples, and perhaps even more so for same-sex partnerships because of the potential for discrimination. However, the following apps can help LGBTQ couples get [...]
Salus Center UCC Worship Nov. 6
The United Church of Christ and the Lansing-based Salus Center have joined together to provide an LGBTQ-friendly, multi-faith worship event every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. "If you've never participated before, this is a weekly [...]
Wharton Center Presents Nontombi Naomi Tutu Nov. 5
Nontombi Naomi Tutu's life has been spent as a South African activist for human rights, as well as a consultant and educator against oppression. She is the daughter of the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nomalizo Leah Tutu. [...]
Potter Park Zoo Wonderland of Lights Nov. 22 to Dec. 30
It's known by many in Lansing that Potter Park Zoo annually decorates its zoo grounds with a collection of holiday lights. Recurring every week starting Nov. 33 through Dec. 30, every Thursday through Sunday, visitors can walk through the [...]