Eve Kucharski
DHS Public Charge Proposal Could Affect LGBTQ Community
On Wednesday, Oct. 10, the Department of Homeland Security published a new regulatory proposal that will make it much more difficult for immigrants with documented status residing in the U.S. to remain in the country if they are using or likely to [...]
Comedian Fortune Feimster to Perform in Royal Oak Oct. 18-20
Even if it's the first time you're listening to Fortune Feimster's comedy, chances are it's going to feel like a chance meeting with a great friend; immediately comfortable. The kind of natural slide into a conversation where both people pick up [...]
Seeking Equality Voters
Currently working as Human Rights Campaign's Michigan State Director, Amritha Venkataraman's interest in all things politics started young. She said that as early as in high school she "was always that person talking about politics," and her [...]
Pending Recall
When Ingham County voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 6, they'll find a usual list of candidates on their ballot everywhere except where it concerns the Williamston school board. In that election, voters will find that four of the seven [...]
5 Coming Out Tips
Founded 30 years ago by Dr. Robert Eichberg and LGBTQ activist Jean O'Leary, the first official National Coming Out Day was celebrated exactly one year after the anniversary of the 1987 March on Washington. Its goal was simple: become visible. And, [...]
EQMI 2018 Fall Reception Recap
On Friday, Oct. 5, Equality Michigan hosted its annual Fall Reception with hundreds in attendance. The event featured not only notable speakers like the night's keynote, Olympic bronze medalist Adam Rippon, but brand-new awards in recognition of [...]
Siena Liggins Will Steal Your Girlfriend and Give Her Body Confidence, Too
Only a few months after the success of her pop song "Flowerbomb," Siena Liggins is back with the release of her second single, "Naked," out today — with a tailor-made campaign to promote body confidence, too. Liggins said she got the inspiration for [...]
PRRI Study: America's Views on LGBTQ Issues Divided, Rapidly Changing
Especially since the issues were brought to the the fore like in cases Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission and Obergefell v. Hodges, Americans have started to consider the rights of the LGBTQ community in the mainstream. [...]
EQMI Hosts 2018 Fall Reception Oct. 5
Following with tradition, LGBTQ advocacy group Equality Michigan is slated to host their annual 2018 Fall Reception event on Friday, Oct. 5. It will feature not only a new Bridge Builder Award but 2018 Olympic bronze medalist Adam Rippon as its [...]
WSU, GNA Hosts Transgender Day of Empowerment Sept. 30
It is known as a celebration of self and understanding, the Transgender Day of Empowerment is a day dedicated to encouraging members of the transgender community to both feel confident in who they are, and to connect more deeply with themselves. On [...]
ACLU Executive Director Kary Moss to Leave ACLU of Michigan for New York HQ
After two decades serving as the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, Kary L. Moss has headed many notable campaigns for the organization. Like her work against warrantless wiretapping by the National Security [...]
Michigan ACLU Same-Sex Adoption Services, Foster Care Case Moves Forward
Last week, a federal district court ruled that a challenge by the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan against the state of Michigan could go forward. The challenge addressed the state's allowance of governmentally-contracted faith-based [...]