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1776-2026: The Moments That Defined Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Rights in America
This story was originally published by Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ focused investigative news outlet.Editor's Note: This is the first of a two-part series [...]Read more about 1776-2026: The Moments That Defined Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Rights in America
Abdul El-Sayed Vows to Be a ‘Lion’ for LGBTQ+ Rights in Senate
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed isn't running a typical Senate campaign, and at this point it's hard to miss. The physician and former health director for both the [...]Read more about Abdul El-Sayed Vows to Be a ‘Lion’ for LGBTQ+ Rights in Senate
Hey UFC Fighter Guy, Leave Michelle Obama Out of This
In 2004, the band Modest Mouse released an album called “Good News for People Who Love Bad News.” I think of this album title every time I get any news about [...]Read more about Hey UFC Fighter Guy, Leave Michelle Obama Out of This
Trump Declares Dec. 1st World Maids Day, 'But Only If They Wear That Sexy Outfit'
Happy World AIDS Day to everyone except the United States. Actually, I don’t think that Happy World AIDS Day is the appropriate greeting, but currently in this [...]Read more about Trump Declares Dec. 1st World Maids Day, 'But Only If They Wear That Sexy Outfit'
Hollywood Rallied to Save Jimmy Kimmel, But the Trans Community Faces Federal Erasure in Silence
Good for Jimmy Kimmel.He got his show back and with it, his bully pulpit from which he can continue battling Trump and his MAGA minions.Kimmel's triumphant [...]Read more about Hollywood Rallied to Save Jimmy Kimmel, But the Trans Community Faces Federal Erasure in Silence
Even in Trans-Friendlier Michigan, Democratic Allies Are Failing Us
It is exhausting trying to keep up with the anti-transgender news, particularly when it's not just coming from the usual suspects. Living in Michigan, [...]Read more about Even in Trans-Friendlier Michigan, Democratic Allies Are Failing Us
AG Dana Nessel Calls Out Michigan GOP Lawmaker Who Wants to Ban Same-Sex Marriage
There are few elected officials more staunch in their defense of LGBTQ+ rights than Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.On Monday, recently re-elected state [...]Read more about AG Dana Nessel Calls Out Michigan GOP Lawmaker Who Wants to Ban Same-Sex Marriage
'Brat Summer' Turns to Election Fall as Unique Political Tactics Target Gen Z Voters
A presidential campaign using Charli XCX and Chappell Roan to appeal to young voters might not have been on your 2024 bingo card. But then again, Vice President [...]Read more about 'Brat Summer' Turns to Election Fall as Unique Political Tactics Target Gen Z Voters
Trans Rights, Stonewall and More: President Joe Biden's First Interview with LGBTQ+ Press
Washington Blade, Courtesy of the National LGBT Media AssociationWriting about President Joe Biden’s legacy is difficult without the distance and time required [...]Read more about Trans Rights, Stonewall and More: President Joe Biden's First Interview with LGBTQ+ Press
Judy Shepard to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Christopher Kane | Washington Blade, Courtesy of the National LGBT Media AssociationBeloved LGBTQ+ advocate Judy Shepard is among the 19 honorees who will [...]Read more about Judy Shepard to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Tim Walberg: Michigan’s Worst Congressman?
Congressman Tim Walberg, a man with the name and look of a substitute teacher, is an unlikely candidate to grab headlines. Yet after his latest blowup over [...]Read more about Tim Walberg: Michigan’s Worst Congressman?
Trump Is Old And Tired, But That’s Not What Makes Him Objectively Terrible
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but old people get tired. Which is why disgraced former president Donald Trump fell asleep during day one of his criminal [...]Read more about Trump Is Old And Tired, But That’s Not What Makes Him Objectively Terrible
So About Christian Conservative 'Rapper' Bryson Gray’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Diss Track: I Don’t Know Her
They say you learn something new every day, and today I learned about Bryson Gray, a rapper (I’m using that word loosely) and social commentator (using these [...]Read more about So About Christian Conservative 'Rapper' Bryson Gray’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Diss Track: I Don’t Know Her
Still Blazing Trails for Queer People, Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit Turns 50
In April of 2000, I traveled to our nation’s capital as a cub reporter for this publication to cover the Millennium March on Washington. I had been on the job [...]Read more about Still Blazing Trails for Queer People, Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit Turns 50
Michigan US Sen. Gary Peters Introduces Federal Legislation Aimed at Updating Legal Definition of Marriage
Bipartisan legislation is being announced today by Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) that will require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to update the [...]Read more about Michigan US Sen. Gary Peters Introduces Federal Legislation Aimed at Updating Legal Definition of Marriage
Biden Announces Karine Jean-Pierre as First Black, Lesbian White House Press Secretary
The White House announced Thursday that Karine Jean-Pierre has been promoted to be Assistant to the President and White House Press Secretary. Jean-Pierre will [...]Read more about Biden Announces Karine Jean-Pierre as First Black, Lesbian White House Press Secretary
LGBTQ+ Content Bans Offer Shelter for Fragile Conservatives
Remember when Donald Trump won the 2016 election and his supporters called Hillary Clinton voters sore losers for their outrage and disgust? And then, when [...]Read more about LGBTQ+ Content Bans Offer Shelter for Fragile Conservatives
Kal Penn Comes Out at 44: Here Are 7 Other Celebrities Who Came Out Later in Life
"Harold & Kumar" actor Kal Penn, also a former White House staff member during the Obama administration, came out as gay this week, and we're more than [...]Read more about Kal Penn Comes Out at 44: Here Are 7 Other Celebrities Who Came Out Later in Life
Liz Cheney Makes Brave Public Declaration: Her Sister Is Human and Deserves Human Rights
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) is not going to save us. I know it's all the rage to point to her as the one reasonably sane Republican in a sea of seditious [...]Read more about Liz Cheney Makes Brave Public Declaration: Her Sister Is Human and Deserves Human Rights
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.
How Lil Nas X Is Leading Black Queerness Out of Purgatory
If it feels like Lil Nas X releases a new video for "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)" every day, it is because the Twitterverse and Lil Nas himself haven't had [...]Read more about How Lil Nas X Is Leading Black Queerness Out of Purgatory
Biden, Harris Inauguration Events Mostly Virtual
The Presidential Inaugural Committee for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is calling on the LGBTQ community to participate in [...]Read more about Biden, Harris Inauguration Events Mostly Virtual
In 2020 Election Donald Trump Doubled his LGBTQ Vote
Early data from exit polls conducted with voters on Nov. 3 indicate that 2/3 of the LGBTQ vote went to Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, who appears [...]Read more about In 2020 Election Donald Trump Doubled his LGBTQ Vote
Creep of the Week: Donald Trump
On Monday, Oct. 27, Donald Trump swore in his third Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett under the cloak of night. And like many things that necessitate [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Donald Trump
For Joe Biden, Push Relentlessly Until Nov. 3
By The National LGBT Newspaper Guild, BTL Member Among the many compelling reasons to make sure that Donald Trump and Mike Pence are not reelected on Nov. 3, [...]Read more about For Joe Biden, Push Relentlessly Until Nov. 3
Rep. Dan Kildee, Flint LeadersHighlight Support for Flint Registry
FLINT — U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee (MI-05), chief deputy whip of the House Democratic Caucus, today applauded recent action in the U.S. House of Representatives to [...]Read more about Rep. Dan Kildee, Flint LeadersHighlight Support for Flint Registry
A Preview and Schedule of the 2020 Democratic National Convention
There will be a lot of history made at this week's Democratic National Convention. Some of it will be highly visible – like prime-time closing night speeches [...]Read more about A Preview and Schedule of the 2020 Democratic National Convention
LGBTQ Rights Supporters Remember Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
LGBTQ rights supporters are mourning the less of Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), a civil rights icon who worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and died late Friday [...]Read more about LGBTQ Rights Supporters Remember Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
Michigan 'Hamilton' Star Sydney James Harcourt Talks Broadway and Loving his Home State
Sydney James Harcourt is a Detroit success story. Many young actors from Michigan move to New York City hoping to make it in theater, with Broadway, of course, [...]Read more about Michigan 'Hamilton' Star Sydney James Harcourt Talks Broadway and Loving his Home State
HRC Rolls Out Support for Biden on Anniversary of Marriage Endorsement
The nation's leading LGBTQ group has officially thrown its support behind Joseph Biden in the presidential election, drawing on the anniversary of his famous [...]Read more about HRC Rolls Out Support for Biden on Anniversary of Marriage Endorsement
Warren Mayor Says 'Yes' to Nondiscrimination Ordinance
"Everybody is Welcome in Warren" During an impromptu interview with the leader of Michigan's third-largest city, Warren Mayor Jim Fouts said that if presented [...]Read more about Warren Mayor Says 'Yes' to Nondiscrimination Ordinance
Debate 3 Shows Buttigieg Has Staying Power
No LGBTQ-specific issues came up during the third national Democratic presidential debate Sept. 12. That, and the fact that LGBTQ issues have been barely [...]Read more about Debate 3 Shows Buttigieg Has Staying Power
Trump Admin to Supreme Court: It's OK to Fire Workers for Being Gay
With the U.S. Supreme Court poised to issue a major ruling on whether firing workers for being gay, lesbian and bisexual is legal under federal civil rights [...]Read more about Trump Admin to Supreme Court: It's OK to Fire Workers for Being Gay
Oak Park Approves Rainbow Flag, Sets Policy for Future Requests
This story originally appeared in Oakland County Times Oak Park – With Council members Carolyn Burns and Ken Rich voting no, Oak Park City Council adopted a [...]Read more about Oak Park Approves Rainbow Flag, Sets Policy for Future Requests
An Apparent Trump Win is Really a Huge Trans Victory
On first reading, the Reuters headline seemed like dismal news for transgender military servicemembers and advocates fighting the Trump trans ban. "U.S. Court [...]Read more about An Apparent Trump Win is Really a Huge Trans Victory
Let's Win the Election First
If you are like me, your position on the 2020 presidential election might come down to this: You will elect any of the Democratic candidates for president, no [...]Read more about Let's Win the Election First
Connor Berdy: Macomb County's First Openly Gay Candidate Hits the Ground Running
Obama's Influence It's not every 17-year-old who gets to attend a dinner party at the White House with his mom. That was the fortune of Connor Berdy, currently [...]Read more about Connor Berdy: Macomb County's First Openly Gay Candidate Hits the Ground Running
Braver Than Before: Sara Bareilles on Being Fearlessly Political, Her 'Ride or Die' Lesbians & Drag Queens
Sara Bareilles wanted to see herself be brave. Of course she summoned you to do the same atop a bop that wouldn't take no for an answer, but she's been a work [...]Read more about Braver Than Before: Sara Bareilles on Being Fearlessly Political, Her 'Ride or Die' Lesbians & Drag Queens
News Analysis: An Impressive Democratic Field
By Peter Rosenstein The Democratic field of contenders continues to grow and I am impressed by the wide range of talent in the party. On Nov. 7, 2018 I wrote [...]Read more about News Analysis: An Impressive Democratic Field
Q&A: Wanda Sykes Talks New Standup, Walkouts & Ellen's Interview with Kevin Hart
Because according to Trump's America only white het men can exist, now would be a good time to reintroduce Wanda Sykes. She is a black person and a woman and a [...]Read more about Q&A: Wanda Sykes Talks New Standup, Walkouts & Ellen's Interview with Kevin Hart
The Morning After: No Pill, Just Hard Work
One of the lasting lessons I learned from Detroit's legendary activist Jeff Montgomery was no matter what the outcome was of an election, we must prepare for [...]Read more about The Morning After: No Pill, Just Hard Work
Standing Up To Trump
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LGBTQ Ally Sam Bagenstos Vies for Seat on Mich. Supreme Court
Also, see our interview with other Michigan Supreme Court candidate Megan Cavanagh. Considered by some to be the most important race for the people, the [...]Read more about LGBTQ Ally Sam Bagenstos Vies for Seat on Mich. Supreme Court
GOP Lawmaker Caught on Tape: Orphanages Better than Gay Adoption
Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) was caught on tape saying orphanages for kids is better than gay adoption. (Photo public domain) In an exchange with high school [...]Read more about GOP Lawmaker Caught on Tape: Orphanages Better than Gay Adoption
John McCain Leaves Complicated Legacy on LGBT Rights
Sen. John McCain, who died Saturday at 81, leaves a legacy of patriotism, service to country — and being a thorn in the side of President Trump — but his [...]Read more about John McCain Leaves Complicated Legacy on LGBT Rights
Ron Owens: Right-Hand Man and Rising Star
Political Beginnings At 22 years old, Ron Owens is a force to be reckoned with. Last September, the openly gay, politically active, then-student decided to [...]Read more about Ron Owens: Right-Hand Man and Rising Star
Flashing Back to the Past: the '90s
1994 Click to View. Requires Chrome or Adobe PDF Reader Alternate Link December – The Black Press 1 – KICK! magazine, published by Kick Publishing Company, hit [...]Read more about Flashing Back to the Past: the '90s
