Eve Kucharski
Gubernatorial Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Talks LGBTQ Issues
By this time next week, Michiganders will have already voted in the Aug. 7 primaries. However, in anticipation of that vote, Between The Lines reached out to each of the three Democratic gubernatorial candidates — Gretchen Whitmer, Abdul [...]
Gubernatorial Candidate Shri Thanedar Talks LGBTQ Issues
By this time next week, Michiganders will have already voted in the Aug. 7 primaries. However, in anticipation of that vote, Between The Lines reached out to each of the three Democratic gubernatorial candidates — Gretchen Whitmer, Abdul [...]
Hotter Than July Fine Arts Exhibition 2018 Photo Gallery
A collection of some of Detroit's most prominent LGBTQ artists' work, the Hotter Than July Fine Arts Exhibition was held on Thursday, July 26. Curated by self-taught artist Geno Harris, its chosen art will stay on display at Detroit's Carr Center [...]
Detroit Artist Siena Liggins Debuts Single 'Flowerbomb'
Dress off. Hair down. "Flowerbomb." Like many sexual experiences, there's a slow but powerful build, and it takes Siena Liggins' brand-new song a full minute to drop. But at that point, it's still far from over. As an openly lesbian [...]
Victoria Sanchez Claims 10th Annual Miss Woodward Title
On Monday, July 23, contestants dressed in their fairy princess best to compete for the crown in the 10th annual Miss Woodward Pageant at the Woodward Bar & Grill in Detroit. Photo Credit: Andrew Potter. The competition was fierce as [...]
George Takei 'Lampoons' Trump Administration in New House of Cats App
Pair a signature red tie, distinct blond coif and unmistakable orange hue and you get Trumpy Cat. That's the main character of actor and activist George Takei's newest creation: House of Cats. In partnership with Montreal-based company BMAD, Takei [...]
Flint Eastwood's 'Real Love' Defies Religious Homophobia
A recurring theme in Jax Anderson's life has been religion. Specifically, it's been the church. And from a very young age, it was where she found solace, hope, family and discovered her musical ability. Today, Anderson is better known as Flint [...]
Planned Parenthood of Michigan Takes Stand Against Title X Gag Rule
On Friday, June 15, Birmingham residents likely heard the chant, "Hey, hey, ho, ho, Schuette, Pence have got to go!" That was just one of many rallying calls that protestors shouted as they marched up Henrietta Street outside of the Townsend Hotel — [...]
Back Lot Bash Co-Founder Moves to Metro Detroit Area
Amie Klujian and Christina Wiesmore-Roberts When friends Amie Klujian and Christina Wiesmore-Roberts met up for drinks at a Chicago bar in 2003 they had the same thought, 'Wow, all the boys around here have all the parties.' That's when the [...]
Regular WIG Drag Shows Take Midtown
Thomas McCarter knows how to throw a party. In fact, he's become something of a local legend when it comes to his gatherings and it's not unusual to see his home filled with dozens of party-goers. But, don't expect to go looking for McCarter while [...]
Pence Visit in Support of Schuette Prompts Protest in Downtown Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM — On Friday, June 15, protestors from a variety of organizations gathered in protest of Vice President Mike Pence's Michigan visit in support of Attorney General Bill Schuette. Among some of the attendees were representatives from Planned [...]
Michigan and Grand Rapids Pride Takes Middle and West Side of Michigan
For those in the center and west sides of the state who missed the pride gatherings in Metro Detroit, they're in luck. This weekend, both Lansing and Grand Rapids will be hosting their own versions of pride. Here is BTL's breakdown of events for the [...]