Sarah Bricker Hunt
5 Michigan Moments from the 2024 DNC We’re Still Talking About
The 2024 Democratic National Convention, held Aug. 19-22 in Chicago, was one for the history books. Not only was the event a national introduction to a presidential ticket that had only been created a few weeks prior, but it was a record-breaking [...]
Michigan LGBTQ+ Leaders Push Back After Former State GOP Chair Uses Gay Slur
When out gay Rep. Jason Morgan, vice chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, read what former co-chair of the Michigan GOP Meshawn Maddock posted about him on X, he was shocked, to a point. But then again, Maddock’s language seems par for the [...]
Meet 3 Artists Creating Queer-Influenced Work for ArtPrize in Grand Rapids
Ahead of ArtPrize, the annual international art competition that takes over much of downtown Grand Rapids each year, hundreds of artists are finalizing details for exhibits featuring every imaginable medium, subject matter and scale. From massive [...]
Journalist Nico Lang Wields the Power of Storytelling with ‘American Teenager’
Los Angeles-based writer Nico Lang is fiercely protective of the families they portray in their upcoming book “American Teenager,” and for good reason. As of the beginning of August, 624 bills have been proposed across 43 states that [...]
Murder Suspect Desmond Burks Arraigned in Devon Hoover Case
After months of meticulous investigation, a man has been charged with the murder of Dr. Devon Hoover, a renowned neurosurgeon from Detroit. The arrest marks a significant development in a case that has spanned multiple states and countries, drawing [...]
Meet Sander Jennings, the Influencer Helping Stand with Trans Go Viral
A new partnership between Stand with Trans and a digital marketing strategist with a penchant for social media is off to a promising start, including a viral TikTok sure to help the Michigan-based organization establish a larger national footprint. [...]
7 Times Vice President Candidate Tim Walz Has Stood Up for the Queer Community
If it couldn’t be Michigan’s favorite gay dad Pete Buttigieg, it's still a relief that it's Minnesota’s governor, Tim Walz. Time and again, Gov. Walz has unabashedly supported the LGBTQ+ community in Minnesota, proving that [...]
Vice President Pete? Buttigieg Makes His Case to Become Kamala’s Running Mate
Kamala Harris’s whirlwind campaign is in full whirl, with excitement building around who will become the candidate’s pick for vice president. While Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has made it clear she is not interested in the role, another [...]
The Mothers and Fathers of Braun Court Say Goodbye to a Space That Belonged to All of Us
In many ways, recent news about the future of Ann Arbor’s storied Braun Court was expected. At some point in the not-so-distant future, the seven residential-turned-commercial buildings lining Braun’s Kerrytown courtyard will likely be [...]
Black Trans Women Leaders Share Love, Strength at Detroit Conference
The 28 women who gathered in Detroit from across the country for Black Trans Circles (BTC) came to the leadership conference in early July for education — wisdom gleaned from experts and from listening to one another’s stories. But [...]
Whitmer Signs Law Banning Gay, Trans ‘Panic’ Defenses
On July 23, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a bill prohibiting LGBTQ+ “panic” legal defenses in Michigan. The law, which will go into effect later this year, will end the practice of judges or juries acquitting defendants facing [...]
Detroit Is Ready to Invest in You
Detroit for Life: The City that has your back. Did you know there are funds available for City residents who want to return to school, embark on a new career or to help fund their child’s higher education? Need help funding a neighborhood [...]