Free to Be: Michigan’s Dismissal of Gender Reassignment Requirement Is a Long Time Coming
“To hold that piece of paper brought tears to my eyes.” That is how my friend and former ACLU of Michigan colleague Amy Hunter says it felt to finally obtain...
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson Opens Mouth, Spews Filth
Dear Readers, I am not filth. And neither are you. This isn’t something that I should have to declare. But readers of this column know that there are people who...
When Halloween in Detroit Was a Drag Queen Celebration
As the Allies began to beat the Axis in World War II, a mood of cautious celebration took hold in Detroit’s gay bar clubs. Downtown side streets Farmer and Bates,...
Three Days to Consider
Monday, Oct. 11 offers three choices: LGBTQ+ celebration, Native American reconsideration, and some conflict of interest to Chris Columbus 1492 believers. As everyone knows, this date marks National Coming Out...
Some Say 2021. Others Say 5782.
Tuesday, September 7, marked the observance of Rosh Hashanah, the first day of the Jewish New Year, 5782. Shanah Tovah! (Good Year!). Kenahorah! (Keep the evil eye away!) Last year,...
