Sarah Bricker Hunt
Jeremy Moss, Michigan’s First Openly Gay State Senator, Defends Trans Rights as He Launches Congressional Campaign
Michigan State Sen. Jeremy Moss announced his candidacy May 8 for Michigan's 11th Congressional District, promising to bring the same bold advocacy that has defined his career in state politics to Washington.Moss, who made history as Michigan's first [...]
Michigan GOP Lawmakers Introduce Three-Bill Attack on Trans Healthcare
Michigan Republicans launched a coordinated legislative assault on transgender healthcare today with a three-bill package that would prohibit gender-affirming care for transgender youth, penalize medical providers and force insurers to cover [...]
Supreme Court Allows Trump's Trans Military Ban to Take Effect
In the latest federal blow to transgender rights, the Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to implement its ban on transgender military service while legal challenges continue.The ban, which brands transgender individuals as [...]
Miss Trans Michigan Baddie Brooks Is Taking Over Pride Season
We’re past the point where we can say Baddie Brooks is having “a moment.” In truth, Brooks is having several moments, and she’s been having them for a while now — somehow, it’s been two years since she first [...]
Stitching Liberation: Michigan Artist Weaves Trans Joy Into National Quilt Monument
With each careful stitch, Theo Randall threads defiance through fabric. Their needlework speaks volumes in a nation where transgender existence has become increasingly politicized, with over 80 anti-trans laws passed in the U.S. since 2020. The [...]
Finding Your People: An Insider’s Guide to Queer Community in Washtenaw County
When Maria Skrzynski moved to Ypsilanti in 2014, she knew almost no one. Today, as a content strategist for Destination Ann Arbor and a deeply connected member of the local LGBTQ+ community, she's become an expert on how to build meaningful [...]
As Universities Cancel Lavender Graduations, Reflecting on Michigan Pioneer Ronni Sanlo's Founding of Beloved Tradition
In recent weeks, several universities across the United States have abruptly canceled their Lavender Graduation ceremonies, leaving LGBTQ+ students without these meaningful celebrations of their achievements. The cancellations come amid a sweeping [...]
Where to Watch 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Season 10 in Michigan
With Season 17 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" now in the history books and Cleveland's Onya Nurve crowned as America's Next Drag Superstar, fans are eagerly turning their attention to the upcoming milestone "All Stars" Season 10. Premiering May 9 on [...]
Federal Actions Threaten Gender-Affirming Care Access in Michigan
Equality Michigan released a news release on April 23 warning that while gender-affirming care is still accessible in Michigan, recent federal actions threaten that access."Let me start by saying that gender affirming care is essential, safe, and [...]
Between Mercy and Doctrine: Pope Francis's Unfinished LGBTQ+ Story
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, at 88, leaving behind a polarizing legacy on LGBTQ+ engagement. His approach to queer rights oscillated between moments of apparent empathy and deeply rooted institutional resistance.In 2013, his famous [...]
A New Chapter of Love at Detroit's Historic Harmonie Club
In the heart of Detroit, where the city's past and future converge, stands the magnificent Harmonie Club — a testament to the Motor City's rich cultural tapestry and resilient spirit. The stunning Beaux Arts building, with its distinctive [...]
Michigan Trans Community Stockpiles Meds, Faces Uncertain Future as Federal Anti-Trans Pressure Mounts
For Michigan's trans community, access to life-sustaining healthcare is growing increasingly precarious as Planned Parenthood of Michigan prepares to shutter four health centers amid what advocates describe as an unprecedented assault on transgender [...]