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Presidential Election Results Still Too Close to Call
The results of the presidential election as of Wednesday afternoon remained up in the air. The New York Times reports Joe Biden as of 11:30 a.m. was ahead of [...]Read more about Presidential Election Results Still Too Close to Call
Jon Hoadley Loses Michigan Congressional Race
Jon Hoadley on Tuesday lost to U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.). The Associated Press declared Upton the winner early Wednesday morning. Hoadley, the former [...]Read more about Jon Hoadley Loses Michigan Congressional Race
Noble Takes Helm at ACLU
Every Michigander above the age of 6 or so should know of Lansing, and if they don't it's guaranteed that the decisions made in the state's capital have at [...]Read more about Noble Takes Helm at ACLU
On Nov. 6 Ballot Firsts Abound
What to say to get you to vote that isn't already in a meme? That's my task and conundrum. So let's start with this: LGBTQ Michiganders, when sufficiently [...]Read more about On Nov. 6 Ballot Firsts Abound
LGBT groups unite to support Employee Free Choice Act
BTL staff WASHINGTON, D.C. – A broad coalition of national LGBT organizations is gearing up to push for passage of the Employee Free Choice Act, which would [...]Read more about LGBT groups unite to support Employee Free Choice Act
Gay news from the presidential campaign trail...
By Lisa Keen Keen on the trail SCORE ONE FOR THE STIGMA: The question to Democratic candidates last Thursday night, June 28, was "What is the plan to stop [...]Read more about Gay news from the presidential campaign trail...
Top General calls gays Immoral
by Bob Roehr CHICAGO – "I believe that homosexual acts between individuals are immoral and that we should not condone immoral acts…I do not believe the [...]Read more about Top General calls gays Immoral
November 2006 highlights
She/he Said "We're all God's children and if you're a real minister, and a real child of God, you're going to accept anybody … . I try to stay away from [...]Read more about November 2006 highlights
January 2006 Highlights
She/He Said "I know as actors our job is usually to shed our skins, but I think as people our job is to become who we really are and so I would like to salute [...]Read more about January 2006 Highlights
Creep of the Year:George W. Bush
If there's one thing George W. Bush appreciates it's hard work. At least he claims to on television. I mean, sure the majority of his policies benefit those [...]Read more about Creep of the Year:George W. Bush
Kerry pans same-sex marriage
By Bob Roehr BOSTON- The Massachusetts Democratic Party is expected to adopt a party platform that includes a provision supporting marriage equality when it [...]Read more about Kerry pans same-sex marriage
Creep of the Week: Vice President Dick Cheney
Vice President Dick Cheney Let's hear it for this week's Creep, Vice President Dick Cheney for yet again demonstrating that Bush administration politics trump [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Vice President Dick Cheney
Bush Administration backs down on request to edit "LGBT" out of suicide conference workshop title
The Bush Administration has apparently backed down from a controversial call that a federally funded conference on suicide prevention could not use the words [...]Read more about Bush Administration backs down on request to edit "LGBT" out of suicide conference workshop title
Robert Clark: The next chapter
In our past three Black History Month profiles, we've looked at local leaders past and present. In this final installment, we look toward the future and [...]Read more about Robert Clark: The next chapter
July 2006 highlights
She/he Said “You weasel your way out of it while trying not to be offensive. If that had been my inclination, I could’ve been a great trophy boyfriend. A kept [...]Read more about July 2006 highlights
National News Briefs
Compiled by Dawn Wolfe Business National survey shows gay-specific marketing practices may influence LGB purchases ROCHESTER, N.Y. – According to a recent [...]Read more about National News Briefs
Recap: Super Tuesday Primary
By Lisa Keen In the wake of the biggest week so far in the 2016 presidential contest, anecdotal evidence suggests that LGBT Democrats are coalescing behind [...]Read more about Recap: Super Tuesday Primary
Triplett Joins Equality Michigan Senior Staff
BY BTL STAFF DETROIT – Equality Michigan, the statewide LGBT anti-violence and advocacy organization, appointed former East Lansing mayor Nathan Triplett, [...]Read more about Triplett Joins Equality Michigan Senior Staff
BTL Endorsed: Jon Hoadley, State Rep 60th District
As the President of Badlands Strategies, a public affairs strategy firm specializing in coalition management, Hoadley is no stranger to making plans and [...]Read more about BTL Endorsed: Jon Hoadley, State Rep 60th District
Four Seek To Bring LGBT Representation To Michigan
By Chris Johnson Four openly gay Michigan canidates visited the Victory Fund in Washington, D.C. last week. From left Attorney Rudy Serra running for the [...]Read more about Four Seek To Bring LGBT Representation To Michigan
Hoadley To Seek LGBT Support At May 3 Detroit Fundraiser
DETROIT – Jon Hoadley is one of the most effective LGBT activists in Michigan. Now he is running for a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives, and he [...]Read more about Hoadley To Seek LGBT Support At May 3 Detroit Fundraiser
KGLRC Announces 2013 REACH Award Winners
Kelloggs K-Pride Affinity Group members who received the Retail Award. Photography by Terry Johnston Photography. Visit his facebook page for event photos. [...]Read more about KGLRC Announces 2013 REACH Award Winners
Obama Victory Bodes Well for LGBT Community
By Lisa Keen In the Nov. 6 race with the greatest impact on the LGBT community, President Obama secured re-election Tuesday night, winning both the popular and [...]Read more about Obama Victory Bodes Well for LGBT Community
LGBT Organizations Help Dreamers Apply for New 'Deferred Action' Program
SAN FRANCISCO – More than $75,000 has been raised by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender organizations and LGBT movement leaders to help young LGBT [...]Read more about LGBT Organizations Help Dreamers Apply for New 'Deferred Action' Program
Obama, Gay Democrats Pitch Four More Years For The President
By Chuck Colbert The role of government and that of change top priorities, come Election Day Nov. 6., for LGBT voters trekking the road to full gay equality. [...]Read more about Obama, Gay Democrats Pitch Four More Years For The President
Democrats Adopt Sweeping, LGBT-Inclusive Platform
By Chuck Colbert If gay Americans had a rendezvous with destiny in American politics, that moment occurred this week as the Democrats approved, on a voice [...]Read more about Democrats Adopt Sweeping, LGBT-Inclusive Platform
Romney Speech Exempts Gays from Tomorrow's 'Better Future'
By Chuck Colbert Mitt Romney received a rousing reception as he accepted the Republican Party's presidential nomination on Thursday, Aug. 30, making his way [...]Read more about Romney Speech Exempts Gays from Tomorrow's 'Better Future'
LGBT reactions to Ryan Pick
BY Chuck Colbert T he dog days of summer brought the 2012 presidential race into sharper focus, when on Aug. 11, presumptive Republican Party nominee Mitt [...]Read more about LGBT reactions to Ryan Pick
Veep Biden OK with gay marriage
By Lisa Keen WASHINGTON D.C. – Responding earnestly to a question, Vice President Joe Biden has hoisted personal and legal support for same-sex marriages [...]Read more about Veep Biden OK with gay marriage
National LGBT groups issue joint open letter on Trayvon Martin killing
WASHINGTON – A coalition of national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights organizations issued an open letter Monday that described the killing of [...]Read more about National LGBT groups issue joint open letter on Trayvon Martin killing
Phillip Hinkle
Creep of the Week If I close my eyes and try really hard, I can almost transport myself back to a time when gay sex scandals involving anti-gay Republicans [...]Read more about Phillip Hinkle
State Senator, Howell teacher speak about bullying
ANN ARBOR- Stonewall Democrats, the LGBT issues branch of the University of Michigan's College Democrats, is holding a discussion called "Challenging [...]Read more about State Senator, Howell teacher speak about bullying
Supremes refuse to block DADT
By Rex Wockner The Supremes are keeping Don't Ask, Don't Tell in force. The U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 12 refused to vacate an order from the 9th U.S. Circuit [...]Read more about Supremes refuse to block DADT
Rally to counter-protest Westboro Church
A rally and counter-protest in support of the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre's production of "The Laramie Project" at the Arthur Miller Theater on the North Campus of [...]Read more about Rally to counter-protest Westboro Church
An unlikely activist
by Jessica Carreras Eric Alva didn't know he was a hero. Sure, the retired Marine had spent 13 years serving his country. He had lost his leg in battle as the [...]Read more about An unlikely activist
Busch's gets bashed
Caitlin M. Foyt Some 30 protesters gathered outside of Busch's grocery store on Saturday, Sept. 12 to lambast the firing of gay employee Marc Roark. BTL [...]Read more about Busch's gets bashed
Kalamazoo ordinance to go to ballot
by Jessica Carreras KALAMAZOO – The non-discrimination ordinance set to protect LGBT citizens from prejudice in the areas of housing, employment and public [...]Read more about Kalamazoo ordinance to go to ballot
Kzoo re-approves ordinance - but fight is far from over
by Jessica Carreras The Kalamazoo ordinance set to protect LGBT people from discrimination within the city was once again approved unanimously by the City [...]Read more about Kzoo re-approves ordinance - but fight is far from over
Spectrum Center Schedule
March 13 Breast Cancer Awareness 12-1 p.m., UH B11 C111 This event, in celebration of LGBT Health Awareness Week, will feature speaker Dr. Lisa Newman. [...]Read more about Spectrum Center Schedule
Obama nominates Kansas Governor for high-ranking health position, denounces conscience clause
By Lisa Keen On March 2, President Obama announced his selection of Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius as his new nominee for Secretary of Health and Human [...]Read more about Obama nominates Kansas Governor for high-ranking health position, denounces conscience clause
LGBT Caucus passes resolutions in state Democratic Party, demands no compromise on Safe Schools
by Jessica Carreras With a new name and a new leader, the Michigan Democratic LGBT and Allies Caucus, borne out of the Michigan Democratic Party, is taking [...]Read more about LGBT Caucus passes resolutions in state Democratic Party, demands no compromise on Safe Schools
I've Been Had!
Q Puzzle Across 1 It arouses you in bed 6 "Mamma Mia!" band 10 Shows appreciation for 6-Across 15 Island of Mead's research 16 Have sex, with "around" 17 [...]Read more about I've Been Had!
Psych!
Q Puzzle December 15, 2008 Across 1 Pansy supporter 5 Prevents from scoring, with "out" 10 Steven Greenberg, for one 15 Byron poem 16 "God loves everybody," [...]Read more about Psych!
365 open LGBTs at Democratic Convention
by Rex Wockner DENVER – Some 365 openly LGBT delegates and other participants attended the Democratic National Convention in Denver – up from 275 at the 2004 [...]Read more about 365 open LGBTs at Democratic Convention
Gay news from the presidential campaign trail...
By Lisa Keen Keen on the trail Keen News Service GAY MAYOR SNUBBED: Openly gay super delegate and Democratic gay mayor David Cicilline of Providence, Rhode [...]Read more about Gay news from the presidential campaign trail...
Correction
Due to incorrect information provided in a press release from National Stonewall Democrats and from information provided by DNC-LGBT Caucus Chair Rick [...]Read more about Correction
