Eve Kucharski
It's Not Who We Are': Livonia Mayor Condemns Anti-LGBTQ Signs in Resident's Yard
As the November election gets closer, it's not uncommon to see lawn signs announcing support for preferred political candidates across the state, but when a longtime Livonia resident was taking a drive through his neighborhood earlier this month, he [...]
Inclusive Instruction: Michigan Trans Man Named Teacher of the Year
After a months-long application process, Oak Park English language arts teacher Owen Bondono was pleasantly surprised to learn that he became Michigan's Region 9 Teacher of the Year in May. But after meeting the other nine candidates in the running [...]
Platonic' Web Series Explores Queer Dating World and the Friendships that Last Through it All
When the topic of relationships comes around, particularly in film and TV, it's common for the focus to turn romantic. But in writer and director Erin C. Buckley's brand-new web series "Platonic," that tendency is shifted on its head. Told in brief, [...]
Photographer, Director Mark Leibowitz Challenges Stereotypes with Virtual Exhibit
As Yale psychology professor Paul Bloom puts it, stereotypes are a part of our daily experience. We make split-second decisions not to trust a child to give accurate directions or an elderly person to carry a heavy object, but the trouble begins [...]
54-Bill Package Aims to Remove Outdated Anti-LGBTQ Language from State Law
While LGBTQ marriage equality was passed by the Supreme Court in 2015, outdated language on Michigan's lawbooks hasn't been amended. In fact, many bills still refer to marriage as an act between one man and one woman, like Michigan's 2004 same-sex [...]
Michigan Opera Theatre Reconfigures Seating, Gears Up to Host Live Shows
As novel coronavirus pandemic restrictions are becoming something of a new normal around the state, venues like Michigan Opera Theatre are having to make do with virtual performances and online outreach to fans. But due to a recent reconfiguration [...]
Conservative Think Tank to Run Anti-Trans Ads Against Biden Campaign in Michigan
Politico reports that President Donald Trump's advisors are conflicted over whether to run anti-transgender advertisements as part of his reelection campaign. According to the piece, next week, conservative think tank American Principles Project [...]
Jon Hoadley Declares Victory in Congressional Primary Race
District 6 U.S. Congressional candidate Jon Hoadley (D) declared victory on Wednesday, Aug. 4, after earning 52.3% of the vote against primary challenger Jen Richardson. A screenshot of the Detroit Free Press' reported Congressional District 6 [...]
Flagstar Bank Holds its First-Ever Virtual Pride Awareness Month, Commits to Ongoing Inclusion
Now more than ever, creating a diverse and inclusive environment is the goal of many employers across the U.S., but staying accountable to that commitment requires constant internal maintenance. It seems one of the tricks to doing that work [...]
LGBTQ Candidate Aug. 4 Primary Results
While most of the results from the Aug. 4 primary election have been submitted, an increase in mail-in absentee ballots due to the novel coronavirus pandemic has slightly delayed precinct reporting across the state. As of Thursday morning at 10 [...]
Study Finds that Trans Women at Highest Risk for HIV/AIDS are Least Likely to Use PrEP
Since its approval by the Food and Drug Administration in 2012, pre-exposure prophylaxis, more commonly known as PrEP, has been proven to be an effective method of HIV/AIDS prevention. And when taken consistently, the Centers for Disease Control and [...]
Five15 Owners to Expand Operations With Purchase of Pronto!
Five15 has long been Metro Detroit's hub for Drag Queen Bingo entertainment, but its operations are set to expand with the purchase of the neighboring Pronto! Restaurant and Video Bar. Co-owner Gary Baglio said that this deal has been in the works [...]