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Mother of Ryan White to speak on his AIDS battle
FERNDALE – When Barbara Murray heard Ryan White's mother tell the story of her beloved son's fight against the AIDS virus and his eventual death, Murray was reduced to tears. "I've been in AIDS work over 20 years and it takes a lot to make me cry. [...]
Giving the gift of style
BIRMINGHAM – Many workers have been forced to "take a haircut" on pay and benefits in these tough times. But last weekend, unemployed workers were thrilled to get a haircut and lots more at Azenza Salon and Spa in Birmingham. On Sunday, the [...]
Getting covered: health insurance in trying times
It's not poor diet, lack of exercise or even a bad smoking habit. The single, biggest risk to American's health? A lack of health insurance – and the situation is becoming worse as unemployment levels rise. The vast majority of Americans get their [...]
Working like a dog
Pumpkin grabs the strap in her mouth and pulls hard, a little growl escaping out the side of her lips as she yanks down and pulls back. Most dog owners would immediately recognize this classic tug-o-war behavior. But Pumpkin is not playing. She is a [...]
Passion fish
A fantastic splash of paisley, green and bright purple, swirling so quickly it is first a blur of wild color. Then just as quickly it stops, the sharp color delineations so stark to look almost unreal. The latest from Paris' Fashion week? No. It is [...]
Karibu House welcomes home Kwanzaa
DETROIT – Celebration and excitement permeated the annual Pre-Kwanzaa Brunch celebration on Dec. 13, starting with a heartfelt cheer for the "Year of Obama" and continuing with joyous congratulations to new racially-diverse leaders at The Triangle [...]
K'zoo steps closer to ordinance protecting LGBT
KALAMAZOO – The city commission of Kalamazoo took a giant step towards passing a civil rights ordinance that protects LGBT people from discrimination in housing employment and public accommodations. On Monday evening, the commission voted to [...]
BTL-endorsed candidates fare well
Michigan's LGBT community was a big winner in Tuesday's election, seating LGBT-supportive candidates at every level of government. Between The Lines made endorsements in the vast majority of contested elections, and many of the candidates that we [...]
Key race could go to Dems
OAKLAND COUNTY – One could hardly attend any LGBT event this past year without running into Gary Peters – at events hosted by Triangle Foundation, Affirmations, the HOPE Fund, Pride – he was everywhere, and always listening to LGBT people. He [...]
Obama supporters rally at new Ferndale office
FERNDALE – It was all cheers, smiles, dignitaries giving speeches, and the promise of hard work ahead at the grand opening of Barack Obama's newest campaign office, located in downtown Ferndale. About 150 enthusiastic supporters and volunteers [...]
Detroit welcomes gays with first-ever LGBT Home Tour
DETROIT – Detroit is rolling out the welcome mat for potential LGBT home buyers by hosting the city's first LGBT & Friends Home Tour Event on Sept. 28 in the Seven Mile and Livernois section of the city. The LGBT & Friends Home Tour, [...]
Mich. gays organize for Obama
Between The Lines Newspaper, Sept. 11, 2008 FERNDALE – Dave Noble is on a mission. He is driven to get LGBT voters to come out strong for Barack Obama, and he is concentrating his efforts in Michigan. Noble, the National LGBT Vote Director at the [...]