Kate Opalewski
LGBTQ History: Dana Nessel Becomes Michigan's First Openly Gay Attorney General
Michigan voters made history election night by choosing Dana Nessel to become the state's first openly gay attorney general. She tweeted early Nov. 7 that her opponent, Republican state Rep. Tom Leonard called to concede. Nessel will succeed [...]
Nov. 6 Opportunity to Amplify Voices of Trans, Gender Non-Conforming People
With the midterm elections coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 6, millions of LGBTQ people are preparing to cast their ballots for politicians who are prepared to fight for their rights. However, for some who identify as transgender and gender [...]
Dana Nessel Holds Press Conference in Lieu of Debate with Tom Leonard
Update on Thursday, Oct. 25: A new poll, commissioned by the Free Press and its media partners from Oct. 18 through Oct. 23, shows both attorney general candidates having name recognition problems, with about 73 percent of those surveyed not [...]
Freedom House Detroit Celebrates 35 Years
. On Friday, Oct. 19, Freedom House Detroit hosted its annual Voices of Freedom event at the MotorCity Casino Hotel with hundreds in attendance, including some Freedom House residents. To help celebrate 35 years of welcoming those "yearning to [...]
Meet GM Worker Steven Del Gaizo
Work and identity are often strongly intertwined. For Steven Del Gaizo, he gets to be his authentic self while working on what he loves. In his current position at General Motors, he focuses on developing new autonomous technology that has the [...]
LGBTQ Ally Sam Bagenstos Vies for Seat on Mich. Supreme Court
Also, see our interview with other Michigan Supreme Court candidate Megan Cavanagh. Considered by some to be the most important race for the people, the campaign for justice of the Michigan Supreme Court can often be overlooked when the public is [...]
Gay Corrections Officer Files Lawsuit Over Employment Discrimination
A gay corrections officer has sued the State of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Corrections for employment discrimination. The case was filed in federal court on March 16 by Rasor Law Firm attorneys Jim Rasor and Andrew Laurila on behalf of [...]
Schuette Endorsement in Grand Rapids Causes Backlash
LGBTQ-Friendly Businesses Protest the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Updated Monday, Oct. 1: The Detroit News reported that Founders Brewing Co. is not leaving the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce over their endorsement of Bill [...]
Life in the Doghouse'
Ron Danta says that to "truly do rescue really well, you cannot at all be selfish." And, to show how selfless they are, he and his partner Danny Robertshaw have opened their 4,400-square-foot home to over 80 dogs in need of adoption. The couple has [...]
Michigan Bill Would Criminalize Leaving Pets in Car in Dangerous Conditions
As the end of September nears, winter draws closer and with it comes cold weather. That's why animal welfare organizations are reminding pet lovers early that hot cars aren't the only culprits for unwanted pet death; cold cars are guilty, too. "It [...]
Pros and Cons of Canine Influenza Vaccination
Over the past few months, news outlets, veterinarians and vaccine manufacturers have all been warning the public about the canine influenza epidemic that has hit nearly 100 dogs in New York City and elsewhere. However, Dr. Glynes D. Graham — owner [...]
Meet Eric Swanson
What is it like being the executive director of the Detroit Actor's Theatre Company? Well, it is a lot of work, but it is work I am very passionate about. My job is to foster growth and sustainability of the company of course, but the real purpose [...]