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Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary as LGBTQ+ Candidates Make Historic Gains
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate Democratic primary Tuesday with 49% of the vote, narrowly edging out moderate U.S. Rep. Haley [...]Read more about Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary as LGBTQ+ Candidates Make Historic Gains
22 Pride Source Stories from 2025 We Can't Stop Thinking About
From a biochemist-turned-activist organizing rallies in nine state capitals to a rural Upper Peninsula salon owner facing vandalism for welcoming trans youth, [...]Read more about 22 Pride Source Stories from 2025 We Can't Stop Thinking About
Navigating Trauma Caused by Healthcare — and Why LGBTQ+ Folks Are Impacted More Often
I was a nurse with more than 20 years of clinical experience when I developed a raging infection after a knee replacement. Let's just say the words [...]Read more about Navigating Trauma Caused by Healthcare — and Why LGBTQ+ Folks Are Impacted More Often
When Major Media Fails Trans People, We All Lose
As I write this from Michigan, where Planned Parenthood just announced the closure of four clinics that provide gender-affirming care, I find myself furious at [...]Read more about When Major Media Fails Trans People, We All Lose
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 [...]Read more about Federal Actions Threaten Gender-Affirming Care Access in Michigan
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 [...]Read more about Michigan Trans Community Stockpiles Meds, Faces Uncertain Future as Federal Anti-Trans Pressure Mounts
Hundreds Gather In Lansing to Protest Trump Actions Against Reproductive Rights and Trans Women
Several hundred people gathered Saturday outside the Michigan Capitol in Lansing as they protested a myriad of actions and policies by the Trump administration, [...]Read more about Hundreds Gather In Lansing to Protest Trump Actions Against Reproductive Rights and Trans Women
Phil Skaggs, Running for Michigan State House of Representatives, District 80
The 2024 Pride Source Media Voters Guide Candidate Survey sought the responses from Michigan candidates running for office in the Nov. 5 election. We asked [...]Read more about Phil Skaggs, Running for Michigan State House of Representatives, District 80
Karene Moore, Running for Michigan 15th District Court Judge
The 2024 Pride Source Media Voters Guide Candidate Survey sought the responses from Michigan candidates running for office in the Nov. 5 election. We asked [...]Read more about Karene Moore, Running for Michigan 15th District Court Judge
Dave Coulter, Running for Oakland County Executive
The 2024 Pride Source Media Voters Guide Candidate Survey sought the responses from Michigan candidates running for office in the Nov. 5 election. We asked [...]Read more about Dave Coulter, Running for Oakland County Executive
Leslie Blackburn, Running for Lodi Township Trustee
The 2024 Pride Source Media Voters Guide Candidate Survey sought the responses from Michigan candidates running for office in the Nov. 5 election. We asked [...]Read more about Leslie Blackburn, Running for Lodi Township Trustee
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
Stand with Trans and Other Michigan Orgs React to Trans Teen Nex Benedict's Death
Even as conservative members of the U.S. Congress threaten to shut down the federal government unless new anti-trans measures are adopted, organizations across [...]Read more about Stand with Trans and Other Michigan Orgs React to Trans Teen Nex Benedict's Death
'What Now?' How Michigan Is Stepping Up for Patients Left Behind as Ohio Bans Gender-Affirming Healthcare
In what feels like a scene from a horrifying Orwellian nightmare, thousands of transgender Americans lost their lifelines in January when a bill banning [...]Read more about 'What Now?' How Michigan Is Stepping Up for Patients Left Behind as Ohio Bans Gender-Affirming Healthcare
He Won Lots of Netflix Money. He Used It To Make a Very Queer Movie in Detroit.
When filmmaker Sam Meier won a cool 100 grand on the Netflix gameshow “Bullshit” in 2021, it didn’t take long for him to choose what he’d do with all that [...]Read more about He Won Lots of Netflix Money. He Used It To Make a Very Queer Movie in Detroit.
The Data on Funding for LGBTQ+ Causes Is Seriously Incomplete. Here’s Why.
When my colleague Philip Rojc mused in August about numerous claims of underfunding in the nonprofit world versus the comparative lack of data about the amount [...]Read more about The Data on Funding for LGBTQ+ Causes Is Seriously Incomplete. Here’s Why.
Cultural Strides Over Cruelty: Incoming HRC President Kelley Robinson Visits Detroit with Important Message
She hasn’t even taken office yet as the new president of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and already Kelley Robinson, who’ll take the big chair Nov. 26, is on [...]Read more about Cultural Strides Over Cruelty: Incoming HRC President Kelley Robinson Visits Detroit with Important Message
A Particular Type of Courage': Glen Johnson, Dead at 61, Was Openly Gay During Precarious Era For LGBTQ+ Corporate Workers
In a 1997 profile in the Affirmations newsletter, Glen Johnson pledged to contribute “time, money, and enthusiasm” to the Ferndale community center. Over three [...]Read more about A Particular Type of Courage': Glen Johnson, Dead at 61, Was Openly Gay During Precarious Era For LGBTQ+ Corporate Workers
Is The Debate Around Abortion Rights Transphobic?
Although the draft was leaked, many have said when Roe v. Wade and 50 years of precedent were unceremoniously thrown out the window, they weren’t quite ready [...]Read more about Is The Debate Around Abortion Rights Transphobic?
This Michigan State Rep. Candidate Could Be the First Transgender Woman of Color Elected to the State House
On April 22, Toni Mua tweeted, “Hi I’m Toni Mua & I believe I just broke history as the first trans person to run for state legislature in Michigan! I’m [...]Read more about This Michigan State Rep. Candidate Could Be the First Transgender Woman of Color Elected to the State House
Vote Like Your Life Depends On It': Nessel, Whitmer On SCOTUS Decision Overturning Federal Right To Abortion
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel swiftly issued a statement following the news that the Supreme Court had overturned Roe v. Wade, which granted women in [...]Read more about Vote Like Your Life Depends On It': Nessel, Whitmer On SCOTUS Decision Overturning Federal Right To Abortion
Roe v. Wade Was Just Overturned. Now What?
It is an all-hands-on-deck moment in Michigan and our nation. Today’s opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade should be a siren blaring in [...]Read more about Roe v. Wade Was Just Overturned. Now What?
For Photographer Quinn Kirby, This Assignment Was Personal
When Ashlea Phenicie, communications director for Planned Parenthood of Michigan (PPMI), needed a professional photographer to join a new campaign focused on [...]Read more about For Photographer Quinn Kirby, This Assignment Was Personal
Planned Parenthood Rolls Out Gender-Affirming Care at Michigan Health Centers
Known for delivering vital health care, sex education and sexual health information to people of all ages, gender identities, national origins, races and sexual [...]Read more about Planned Parenthood Rolls Out Gender-Affirming Care at Michigan Health Centers
A Juicy Emergence: Sofi Tukker Talks Inclusive Values, Dancing Together Again and Erotic Fruit
For Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern, better known as Sofi Tukker, it doesn’t need to be Pride for it to feel like a Pride show. The duo has been promoting [...]Read more about A Juicy Emergence: Sofi Tukker Talks Inclusive Values, Dancing Together Again and Erotic Fruit
Should You 'Rush $5 Now!' to Your Favorite Political Candidate? Read This First.
Without looking at the date on the calendar, it wouldn’t be hard to know it’s election season from the number of solicitations from candidates and related [...]Read more about Should You 'Rush $5 Now!' to Your Favorite Political Candidate? Read This First.
Michigan Women Leaders on the Women Leaders Who Inspire Them
In honor of Women's History Month 2021, Between The Lines is featuring some of Michigan's most prominent LGBTQ+ women leaders. Though our state is full of [...]Read more about Michigan Women Leaders on the Women Leaders Who Inspire Them
Biden Administration Rescinds Global Gag Rule
President Biden on Jan. 28 axed the so-called global gag rule, a Reagan-era order that restricts U.S. funding and assistance to overseas organizations that [...]Read more about Biden Administration Rescinds Global Gag Rule
Activist Nicole Denson on Creating Brave, Safe Spaces
Nicole Denson is the kind of person who would rather talk policy with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer than have her picture taken with Michigan's semi-celebrity chief [...]Read more about Activist Nicole Denson on Creating Brave, Safe Spaces
Church Militant, Other Anti-LGBTQ Groups Receive Millions in Pandemic Relief Funds
Millions in Loans Seven hate groups with explicitly anti-LGBTQ ideologies were awarded nearly $2.5 million combined in Paycheck Protection Program loans, [...]Read more about Church Militant, Other Anti-LGBTQ Groups Receive Millions in Pandemic Relief Funds
Planned Parenthood of Michigan Ad Shows John James Calling ACA a 'Monstrosity'
Planned Parenthood's nonpartisan political arm has sponsored a political ad that showcases Senate hopeful John James calling the Affordable Care Act a [...]Read more about Planned Parenthood of Michigan Ad Shows John James Calling ACA a 'Monstrosity'
Gov. Whitmer to Be Guest at Planned Parenthood Virtual Office Opening
In operation for over a century, Planned Parenthood has created a legacy of providing contraceptive care, sexual education and fought for the reproductive [...]Read more about Gov. Whitmer to Be Guest at Planned Parenthood Virtual Office Opening
Creep of the Week: National Straight Pride Coalition
Well, well, well, if it isn't another week in Horror Town, USA. That's just about any town in the country right now, but it's definitely all of the towns in [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: National Straight Pride Coalition
Planned Parenthood: 'Care. No Matter What' — Even During a Global Pandemic
Tried and True It's more than a slogan. "Care. No Matter What" is Planned Parenthood's guiding principle and a mandate now more than ever as the organization [...]Read more about Planned Parenthood: 'Care. No Matter What' — Even During a Global Pandemic
Affirmations LGBTQ Center Writes Letter to the Community
Dear Aff Family, I hope as you are reading this that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. The past couple of weeks have been immensely challenging for [...]Read more about Affirmations LGBTQ Center Writes Letter to the Community
Oakland County Grants Planned Parenthood $500,000 in Absence of Title X Funds
Investment Partnership On Dec. 12, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment that grants $500,000 to Planned Parenthood in the [...]Read more about Oakland County Grants Planned Parenthood $500,000 in Absence of Title X Funds
Planned Parenthood's 103rd Roller Skating Birthday Bash Oct. 23
Planned Parenthood is a national nonprofit that as been delivering reproductive care and family planning services across the nation for a century, and as [...]Read more about Planned Parenthood's 103rd Roller Skating Birthday Bash Oct. 23
Trump Administration Gag Rule Forces Planned Parenthood of Michigan out of Title X, National Program for Birth Control
ANN ARBOR — Yesterday Planned Parenthood of Michigan announced that the Trump-Pence administration has forced PPMI out of Title X, the nation's decades-old [...]Read more about Trump Administration Gag Rule Forces Planned Parenthood of Michigan out of Title X, National Program for Birth Control
Creep of the Week: Don Grundmann
Don Grundmann is not having the best month. He is very much not at all racist, and yet the people of Modesto, California, have the nerve to think otherwise. [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Don Grundmann
Transgender Pride in the Park in Ferndale
Celebrated since 1997, Transgender Pride is a method for the transgender community of Southeast Michigan and its allies to come together to both celebrate [...]Read more about Transgender Pride in the Park in Ferndale
NextGen: Take Pride in Your Vote
After registering young people to vote in unprecedented numbers prior to the 2018 midterms and contributing to the massive youth turnout for that election, [...]Read more about NextGen: Take Pride in Your Vote
Ford GLOBE 25th Anniversary Dinner Makes History, Connects Southeast Mich. LGBTQ and Allied Business Professionals
Making History Thursday, June 6, marked a historic moment not only for the local Michigan LGBTQ community but for the business community, too, as hundreds of [...]Read more about Ford GLOBE 25th Anniversary Dinner Makes History, Connects Southeast Mich. LGBTQ and Allied Business Professionals
Progress Michigan Welcomes Two New Hires to its Team
MICHIGAN — To expand both coverage of the Great Lakes Beacon, and Progress Michigan's presence on the west side of the state, Progress Michigan announced today [...]Read more about Progress Michigan Welcomes Two New Hires to its Team
DNC Announces CEO Of 2020 Democratic National Convention
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez announced the appointment of Joe Solmonese to be Chief Executive Officer of the 2020 [...]Read more about DNC Announces CEO Of 2020 Democratic National Convention
Planned Parenthood of Michigan Fights Back Against Title X Gag Rule
More than 40 years old, Title X has long been the nation's only federal grant program that provides family planning and preventative health services to roughly [...]Read more about Planned Parenthood of Michigan Fights Back Against Title X Gag Rule
WSU Student Hosts Event to Combat Youth HIV/AIDS Stigma, Miseducation
Receiving an HIV diagnosis is unquestionably life-altering, and not always only because of the direct effects of the virus itself. Cara Mitrano is an [...]Read more about WSU Student Hosts Event to Combat Youth HIV/AIDS Stigma, Miseducation
Creating Change Co-Chair Highlights
Every year, the Creating Change LGBTQ conference selects a different city in which to hold its conference. As it moves from city to city, officials select a [...]Read more about Creating Change Co-Chair Highlights
