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We Spoke to 8 Trans Inmates. They Say the Bureau of Prisons Is Illegally Denying Them Care.
This article was originally published by Uncloseted Media.On his first day back in office, President Trump signed Executive Order 14168, which contains several [...]Read more about We Spoke to 8 Trans Inmates. They Say the Bureau of Prisons Is Illegally Denying Them Care.
GOP Lawmakers Urge Michigan High School Athletic Association to Ban Trans Girls From Female Teams
Republican lawmakers in Michigan this week called on the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) to adopt policies that comply with President Donald [...]Read more about GOP Lawmakers Urge Michigan High School Athletic Association to Ban Trans Girls From Female Teams
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Transgender Care Ban: What Michigan Families Need to Know
Michigan families seeking gender-affirming care for transgender youth received promising news as a federal judge blocked President Donald Trump's executive [...]Read more about Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Transgender Care Ban: What Michigan Families Need to Know
Challenge to Trump’s Passport Gender Marker Ban Filed in Federal Court
Washington Blade, Courtesy of the National LGBT Media AssociationSeven transgender and nonbinary people on Feb. 7 filed a federal lawsuit against President [...]Read more about Challenge to Trump’s Passport Gender Marker Ban Filed in Federal Court
Supreme Court to Consider Challenge to Tenn. Law Challenging Gender-Affirming Case for Minors
Washington Blade, Courtesy of the National LGBT Media AssociationThe U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider a challenge to a Tennessee law that bans [...]Read more about Supreme Court to Consider Challenge to Tenn. Law Challenging Gender-Affirming Case for Minors
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Throws Transgender Students to the Wolves
Who trashed it best?
Idaho Legislators Continue to Flex Their Muscles, Use Those Muscles Against Trans Youth
The national political and legal landscape for transgender youth in Idaho is… not great!While it should be absolutely appalling that elected leaders in Idaho [...]Read more about Idaho Legislators Continue to Flex Their Muscles, Use Those Muscles Against Trans Youth
White House, National Groups Respond to Nonbinary Okla. Teenager’s Death
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and national advocacy groups issued statements on Wednesday about the death of nonbinary Oklahoma teenager Nex
Michigan AG Dana Nessel Speaks Out Against Anti-Trans Laws in Kentucky, Tennessee
Dana Nessel, Michigan’s brave, bold and ultra out attorney general, recently joined Attorneys General from 20 other states to oppose the horrific anti-trans [...]Read more about Michigan AG Dana Nessel Speaks Out Against Anti-Trans Laws in Kentucky, Tennessee
Michigan Communities Push Back on Pride Celebrations, Recognition
While Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared, “Michigan is standing up for the LGBTQ+ community,” several Michigan communities are sending the opposite message.In [...]Read more about Michigan Communities Push Back on Pride Celebrations, Recognition
Performing Her Original Music at Pride Is a Dream Come True for This Trans Michigan Artist
Playing the Tin Man in an elementary school production of “The Wizard of Oz” was just the beginning of Detroit-born artist Baddie Brooks’ performance career, [...]Read more about Performing Her Original Music at Pride Is a Dream Come True for This Trans Michigan Artist
State Legislatures Move Ahead with Anti-Trans Bills in the Shadow of a Trans Teen’s Murder
I just read an article about the murder of Brianna Ghey, a transgender teenager found stabbed to death in a park in England. As NBC reports, Ghey had “visible [...]Read more about State Legislatures Move Ahead with Anti-Trans Bills in the Shadow of a Trans Teen’s Murder
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Saves Arkansas Children From Racism, Equips Them to Thrive in a Racist Future
Following in her father’s footsteps, Sarah Huckabee Sanders is the new governor of Arkansas. Which really sucks for the people of Arkansas and isn’t good for [...]Read more about Sarah Huckabee Sanders Saves Arkansas Children From Racism, Equips Them to Thrive in a Racist Future
Letter to the Editor: Laws Protecting LGBTQ+ Students Guide Mental Health Providers, But Support Is Key
Dear Editor,As mental health providers who practice in both clinical and school-based settings, we wanted to further elaborate on a recent op-ed relating to [...]Read more about Letter to the Editor: Laws Protecting LGBTQ+ Students Guide Mental Health Providers, But Support Is Key
Michigan GOP House Candidate Vows to Introduce ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Legislation If Elected
By Andrew Roth, Michigan Advance.A Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives announced that, if elected, he would introduce legislation [...]Read more about Michigan GOP House Candidate Vows to Introduce ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Legislation If Elected
Former Lt. Gov. of NY, Betsy McCaughey, Shares Regressive Views on 'Transgender Militants,' Explains All the 'Cool' Kids in School Are LGBTQ+
I discovered a really cool book over the weekend called "Bodies Are Cool" by Tyler Feder. My sister bought a copy for her daughter, who is almost 2. It is one [...]Read more about Former Lt. Gov. of NY, Betsy McCaughey, Shares Regressive Views on 'Transgender Militants,' Explains All the 'Cool' Kids in School Are LGBTQ+
Michigan LGBTQ+ Orgs on Voter Suppression: Across the Country Anti-Voter Initiatives Are Attacking the LGBTQ+ Community
We are organizations across the State of Michigan that serve members of the LGBTQ+ community and we write this statement in opposition to the so-called "Secure [...]Read more about Michigan LGBTQ+ Orgs on Voter Suppression: Across the Country Anti-Voter Initiatives Are Attacking the LGBTQ+ Community
8 Local and National Inspirational Transgender Leaders (Who Aren't Caitlyn Jenner)
With Caitlyn Jenner busy upholding the bashing of trans folk by comedian Dave Chappelle, Pride Source thought it would take a look at some kinder, gentler but [...]Read more about 8 Local and National Inspirational Transgender Leaders (Who Aren't Caitlyn Jenner)
An Incredible LGBTQ+ Victory: Trans Youth Gavin Grimm Wins Bathroom Case After SCOTUS Refuses Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear the case of a former high school student who challenged his Virginia school district's bathroom policy. Gavin [...]Read more about An Incredible LGBTQ+ Victory: Trans Youth Gavin Grimm Wins Bathroom Case After SCOTUS Refuses Appeal
Supreme Court Rules For Religious Agency Seeking to Reject LGBTQ Families
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in favor of a religious-affiliated foster care agency seeking to refuse child placement into LGBTQ homes, determining [...]Read more about Supreme Court Rules For Religious Agency Seeking to Reject LGBTQ Families
Study Finds High LGBQ Police Interactions, but Trainings, Community Relationships Could Help
The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law has found that LGBQ people have more interactions with the police than the general public according to their new [...]Read more about Study Finds High LGBQ Police Interactions, but Trainings, Community Relationships Could Help
Biden Names Civil Rights Veteran to US Education Dept.
The White House announced Thursday that President Joe Biden has nominated Catherine Lhamon to serve as the Assistant Secretary of the Office for Civil Rights [...]Read more about Biden Names Civil Rights Veteran to US Education Dept.
NCAA Says States With Anti-Trans Laws, Like Michigan, Might Lose Out on Championship Games
The National Collegiate Athletics Association made its position clear. The Association does not support legislative attempts to disenfranchise trans [...]Read more about NCAA Says States With Anti-Trans Laws, Like Michigan, Might Lose Out on Championship Games
DOJ Memo Contradicts Michigan's Proposed Anti-Trans School Sports Legislation
Last Month Michigan Sen. Lana Theis, along with 12 Senate Republicans, introduced Senate Bill 218 that would bar transgender students from being able to [...]Read more about DOJ Memo Contradicts Michigan's Proposed Anti-Trans School Sports Legislation
Mississippi Governor Signs First Anti-Transgender Bill of 2021
By Phillip Van Slooten Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed into law on Wednesday a bill banning the state's transgender student-athletes from participating in [...]Read more about Mississippi Governor Signs First Anti-Transgender Bill of 2021
Michigan Trans Woman Forced to Bunk With Male Cellmate Says She Was Raped
An incarcerated trans woman has filed a lawsuit alleging the Michigan Department of Corrections failed to keep her safe and, in fact, put her in a position to [...]Read more about Michigan Trans Woman Forced to Bunk With Male Cellmate Says She Was Raped
Creep of the Week: Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves
Thousands of people in Jackson, Mississippi, were without water for weeks following winter storms that also wreaked havoc in Texas, revealing huge [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves
Pushing Forward: Roland Leggett Reelected MDP LGBT&A Caucus Chair, Talks Term Goals
For many Americans, 2021 likely feels like a welcome political reset as the nation starts to settle in to the next four years under the Biden/Harris [...]Read more about Pushing Forward: Roland Leggett Reelected MDP LGBT&A Caucus Chair, Talks Term Goals
Michigan's Openly Gay ACLU Executive Director Dave Noble Accepts New Role as Peace Corps Chief of Staff
In 2019 Dave Noble took over as executive director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan succeeding Kary L. Moss who held the position for two [...]Read more about Michigan's Openly Gay ACLU Executive Director Dave Noble Accepts New Role as Peace Corps Chief of Staff
Michigan Attorney General Nessel to Appeal LGBTQ Discrimination Lawsuit
Earlier this month Michigan Court of Claims Judge Christopher M. Murray heard two cases regarding the denial of services to LGBTQ patrons in light of held [...]Read more about Michigan Attorney General Nessel to Appeal LGBTQ Discrimination Lawsuit
HOPE Fund Committee Members Howard Israel, Henry Grix Honored for Fundraising Work
Longtime community philanthropists Howard Israel and Henry Grix were honored this month by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Detroit Chapter [...]Read more about HOPE Fund Committee Members Howard Israel, Henry Grix Honored for Fundraising Work
Supreme Court Hears Case that Could Undermine Protections for LGBTQ, Minority Faith Communities
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court today held arguments in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a case involving a taxpayer-funded agency seeking a ruling that could [...]Read more about Supreme Court Hears Case that Could Undermine Protections for LGBTQ, Minority Faith Communities
Races to Watch: LGBTQ Issues on the Line in Competitive 2020 Showdowns
All eyes on election night will be on the results of the presidential race, but a number of races throughout the country have major LGBTQ implications. Here's [...]Read more about Races to Watch: LGBTQ Issues on the Line in Competitive 2020 Showdowns
Puerto Rican LGBTQ Activist Blocked From Facebook Accounts for 2 Months
An LGBTQ activist in Puerto Rico regained access to his verified and personal Facebook pages on Wednesday after being banned for more than two months. Pedro [...]Read more about Puerto Rican LGBTQ Activist Blocked From Facebook Accounts for 2 Months
Thomas, Alito Declare War on Same-Sex Marriage in Unexpected Supreme Court Statement
A fiery and unexpected statement from U.S. Associate Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito Monday signaling their intent to undermine the Obergefell [...]Read more about Thomas, Alito Declare War on Same-Sex Marriage in Unexpected Supreme Court Statement
First We Grieve, Then We Vote: Jay Kaplan Reflects on the Legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Editor's note: This interview was conducted before the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett As staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan's [...]Read more about First We Grieve, Then We Vote: Jay Kaplan Reflects on the Legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
LGBT Detroit Co-Hosts Voting Event with Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, BTL Publisher Jan Stevenson
Voting in any election is an important display of civic duty, but in regard to LGBTQ equality, the upcoming presidential election in November could have [...]Read more about LGBT Detroit Co-Hosts Voting Event with Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, BTL Publisher Jan Stevenson
Michigan Secretary of State, ACLU, MichiganVoting.Org Coalition Host 40-Day Early Voting Campaign Kickoff
On Thursday, Sept. 24, outside of a "Vote" mural by artist Ndubisi Okoye on the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan headquarters in Detroit, the [...]Read more about Michigan Secretary of State, ACLU, MichiganVoting.Org Coalition Host 40-Day Early Voting Campaign Kickoff
How the Trump Administration is Getting Around Bostock to Allow Anti-Trans Discrimination
Faced with having to enforce the law to prohibit anti-transgender discrimination in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision for LGBTQ [...]Read more about How the Trump Administration is Getting Around Bostock to Allow Anti-Trans Discrimination
Federal Appeals Court Again Rules in Favor of Gavin Grimm
A federal appeals court on Wednesday once again ruled in favor of a transgender man who challenged his Virginia school district's bathroom policy. The American [...]Read more about Federal Appeals Court Again Rules in Favor of Gavin Grimm
It's Not Who We Are': Livonia Mayor Condemns Anti-LGBTQ Signs in Resident's Yard
As the November election gets closer, it's not uncommon to see lawn signs announcing support for preferred political candidates across the state, but when a [...]Read more about It's Not Who We Are': Livonia Mayor Condemns Anti-LGBTQ Signs in Resident's Yard
Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Hosts Zoom Town Hall, Urges Community to Flip Ballots Over
A virtual town hall meeting hosted by Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack, who is running for reelection, and Supreme Court candidate [...]Read more about Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Hosts Zoom Town Hall, Urges Community to Flip Ballots Over
Black LGBT Group Wins Award to Combat Voter Suppression
LGBT Detroit, the city's Black LGBTQ+ service provider, has been awarded new grant funding by the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan to help eliminate [...]Read more about Black LGBT Group Wins Award to Combat Voter Suppression
The EARN IT Act Could Affect the Online Safety of LGBTQ People, Sex Workers and Free Speech
Audio Player/archive/uploads/2020/07/EARN-IT.wav00:0000:0000:00Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. Sex workers continue to be a regular [...]Read more about The EARN IT Act Could Affect the Online Safety of LGBTQ People, Sex Workers and Free Speech
HUD Appears to Defy Bostock Ruling with Anti-Trans Rule for Homeless Shelters
In apparent defiance of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling against anti-LGBTQ discrimination, the Trump administration has announced plans to change [...]Read more about HUD Appears to Defy Bostock Ruling with Anti-Trans Rule for Homeless Shelters
LGBTQ Athletes Urge NCAA to Nix Events in Idaho Over Anti-Trans Sports Law
Lesbian athletes Billie Jean King and Megan Rapinoe are calling on the National Collegiate Athletics Association to move a major basketball competition from [...]Read more about LGBTQ Athletes Urge NCAA to Nix Events in Idaho Over Anti-Trans Sports Law
LGBTQ Groups Call to Bring Into Movement Anti-Racism, End to White Supremacy
Amid the national horror following the police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, LGBTQ and civil rights groups have issued a joint statement declaring [...]Read more about LGBTQ Groups Call to Bring Into Movement Anti-Racism, End to White Supremacy
