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Trevis Harrold, Running for Michigan State House of Representatives, District 55
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 Trevis Harrold, Running for Michigan State House of Representatives, District 55
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
Jennifer Conlin, Running for Michigan State House of Representatives, District 48
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 Jennifer Conlin, Running for Michigan State House of Representatives, District 48
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
Carrie Rheingans, Running for Michigan State House of Representatives, District 47
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 Carrie Rheingans, Running for Michigan State House of Representatives, District 47
Eli Savit, Running for Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney
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 Eli Savit, Running for Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney
Meet Detroit Opera Artistic Director Yuval Sharon, Learn About LGBTQ+ Sports, Go to a Queer Live Show
With all eyes on the election (and the associated politically driven stress slated to drag on for the next few weeks), it can be a relief to turn to [...]Read more about Meet Detroit Opera Artistic Director Yuval Sharon, Learn About LGBTQ+ Sports, Go to a Queer Live Show
How Late Tony Winner and U-M Grad Gavin Creel Showed Midwesterners They Can Dream Big
It’s not every day that a Broadway star takes an aspiring college student under their wing. A dream? Maybe. But Dominic Dorset from Saline, a 2022 graduate of [...]Read more about How Late Tony Winner and U-M Grad Gavin Creel Showed Midwesterners They Can Dream Big
How ‘The Queer Arab Glossary’ Challenges Stereotypes About Arab Homophobia
With Lebanon experiencing its deadliest day in nearly 20 years this month — not to mention the ongoing conflict in Gaza that has left more than 40,000 [...]Read more about How ‘The Queer Arab Glossary’ Challenges Stereotypes About Arab Homophobia
How This Nonbinary Michigan Artist’s Feel-Good Sculpture Reflects a Life in Bloom
A super bloom is a phenomenon where an abundance of wildflowers blossom in the desert simultaneously. These events are rare and often symbolize [...]Read more about How This Nonbinary Michigan Artist’s Feel-Good Sculpture Reflects a Life in Bloom
LGBTQ+ Studies at Michigan Universities Shine Light on Overlooked Queer History
In an election year where LGBTQ+ identity is politicized and often at the center of debate, education on LGBTQ+ issues is critical. Many Michigan universities [...]Read more about LGBTQ+ Studies at Michigan Universities Shine Light on Overlooked Queer History
Longtime University of Michigan Friends Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Just Became EGOT Winners
Two musical-theater composers are putting Michigan on the map in a major way, thanks to a recent impressive achievement — earning EGOT status. Last night, [...]Read more about Longtime University of Michigan Friends Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Just Became EGOT Winners
Walk in the (Fabulous) Shoes of Local Queer Trailblazers
Fun, meaningful — and free — fall travel doesn’t have to mean trekking far from home. The Ann Arbor District Library invites you to walk in the shoes of the [...]Read more about Walk in the (Fabulous) Shoes of Local Queer Trailblazers
These Parents — One of Whom Came Out as Trans — Remain Committed to Putting Family First
It’s a love story that starts as many do: in middle school, where sweethearts Judy and Julianna Wilson first met. It’s also a love story that has dramatically [...]Read more about These Parents — One of Whom Came Out as Trans — Remain Committed to Putting Family First
Meet Your Gaming Neighbor: Angela Washko Joins University of Michigan Arts Scene
Somewhere, a track coach is barking something — maybe motivational, definitely deafening — into the ear of a college freshman. If she listens carefully, she [...]Read more about Meet Your Gaming Neighbor: Angela Washko Joins University of Michigan Arts Scene
The Humble Hippopotamus: Michigan’s Next Pride Symbol?
The animals that represent American political parties are quite the menagerie. Most people know about the Democratic donkey and the Republican elephant, but [...]Read more about The Humble Hippopotamus: Michigan’s Next Pride Symbol?
Meet 10 LGBTQ+ Candidates Running for Office in Michigan
The old adage “representation matters” may not be more important anywhere than it is in government. People elected to state, local and federal positions hold a [...]Read more about Meet 10 LGBTQ+ Candidates Running for Office in Michigan
How Machine Dazzle Is Transforming Our Collective Michigan Garbage Into Queer Joy
The dildo sitting upright on the tabletop next to me looks like if it attacked me, I wouldn’t stand a chance. I don’t necessarily feel like I have to keep an [...]Read more about How Machine Dazzle Is Transforming Our Collective Michigan Garbage Into Queer Joy
Add These Wholesomely Fabulous Ann Arbor Library Pride Events to Your Calendar
You could fill up every moment of free time from now until the end of June with a Pride fest somewhere in Michigan, but that kind of nonstop socializing and [...]Read more about Add These Wholesomely Fabulous Ann Arbor Library Pride Events to Your Calendar
How Michigan Graphic Novelist Meggie Ramm Draws Strength from Nature
Batcat is pink and round, and maybe you guessed it: part bat and cat. They love a good fish taco, their video games, being alone and they hate when people [...]Read more about How Michigan Graphic Novelist Meggie Ramm Draws Strength from Nature
Who Should Grace Detroit's Motor City Pride Stage?
A lot goes into selecting Motor City Pride performers — including the all-important money consideration. And so you won’t find Mariah Carey (if only), who [...]Read more about Who Should Grace Detroit's Motor City Pride Stage?
Why Two Friends From Ann Arbor Created a Podcast About Asexuality
Options for compelling, thought-provoking media on asexuality are sparse. As an asexual person myself, I know it can be hard to know where to turn. But podcast [...]Read more about Why Two Friends From Ann Arbor Created a Podcast About Asexuality
The Dark Side of Advocacy, According to This Leading Michigan Trans Advocate
On July 31, 2021, I woke up feeling so grateful for another day, but this day was an especially important one. That night, I would be acknowledged with a [...]Read more about The Dark Side of Advocacy, According to This Leading Michigan Trans Advocate
House Panel Considers Bills Making It Easier for Transgender Michiganders to Change Their Names
Members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies spoke about the additional costs and indignities a person goes through to change their name in Michigan during [...]Read more about House Panel Considers Bills Making It Easier for Transgender Michiganders to Change Their Names
Go to a ‘Drag Race’ Party, See ‘Wicked,’ View a Gender-Focused Art Exhibit
January and February can be a slog, but it’s not all bad when there are good reasons to brave the frigid Michigan winter. Go on, get out of the house just long [...]Read more about Go to a ‘Drag Race’ Party, See ‘Wicked,’ View a Gender-Focused Art Exhibit
How a Conductor from Michigan Is Creating Safe Spaces for the Queer Musician Community in Deep Red Florida
Chances are, if you were to close your eyes and picture an orchestra conductor, you’d likely conjure up a stereotypical image: “old, white man in a tuxedo with [...]Read more about How a Conductor from Michigan Is Creating Safe Spaces for the Queer Musician Community in Deep Red Florida
Meet the Appointees to the First-Ever Statewide LGBTQ+ Commission
Gov. Whitmer announces diverse group of 13 Michigan community members to lead the advisory board.
An Unexpected Pastor: How the Rev. Dr. Darcy Crain Ushered in an Era of Inclusivity at an Ann Arbor Church
Sometimes a spiritual journey begins in an unlikely place. For the Rev. Dr. Darcy Crain, head minister of the First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor, that [...]Read more about An Unexpected Pastor: How the Rev. Dr. Darcy Crain Ushered in an Era of Inclusivity at an Ann Arbor Church
Detroit’s Chinatown Has Vanished, But This Queer Writer Keeps the Memories Alive in New Memoir
In “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant,” author Curtis Chin describes coming of age in Detroit’s Cass Corridor Chinatown neighborhood. In [...]Read more about Detroit’s Chinatown Has Vanished, But This Queer Writer Keeps the Memories Alive in New Memoir
Queer Things to Do: See ‘Company,' Let Loose at Dance Church, Spend Time with David Sedaris
It’s time to whip out that planner and pencil in some unique, queer-charged local events for the coming weeks. From a Broadway show (“Company” at the Fisher) to [...]Read more about Queer Things to Do: See ‘Company,' Let Loose at Dance Church, Spend Time with David Sedaris
Michigan Trailblazer Kathy Kozachenko, First Out Elected Official in U.S., to Be Honored with Statue in Ann Arbor
Statue to be unveiled during the city’s bicentennial celebration in 2024.
June 1995: Summer Fashions
We wanted a queer, feminist revolution. We understood that a newspaper would be a fulcrum for that radical vision. And it was.
Internalized Homophobia? Just Not Gay Enough? Why This Downtown Detroit Queer Club Flamed Out So Quickly
Those planning to dance the night away at downtown Detroit’s newest queer bar and nightclub, Flaming Embers, have already missed the opportunity. Back in April, [...]Read more about Internalized Homophobia? Just Not Gay Enough? Why This Downtown Detroit Queer Club Flamed Out So Quickly
When They Go Low, We Go Sideways: Finding Queer Light in Dark Times
Pride Month means endless ear-bashing about history, community and being a "key voter" — so join me in front of the TV and we'll zone out for a [...]Read more about When They Go Low, We Go Sideways: Finding Queer Light in Dark Times
As Motor City Pride Turns 20, Remembering Pride Fest
OK, so the title is slightly misleading. Pride in Metro Detroit goes back farther than 20 years. It’s more like 34. But, if you’ll kindly continue reading, I’ll [...]Read more about As Motor City Pride Turns 20, Remembering Pride Fest
LGBTQ+ Books Are Being Attacked, But Many Are Still Being Published. Here Are 15 New Queer Titles.
In an era when books by or about LGBTQ+ people are being taken off library shelves and banned in grade schools, there’s never been a more important time to [...]Read more about LGBTQ+ Books Are Being Attacked, But Many Are Still Being Published. Here Are 15 New Queer Titles.
