Bill Schuette
How the Road to Federal Marriage Equality Ran Through Michigan
When Keith Orr first introduced Martin Contreras as his husband at the neighborhood gay bar they owned together during Sunday brunch in March 2014, he paused [...]Read more about How the Road to Federal Marriage Equality Ran Through Michigan
Ferndale-Based Hate Group Church Militant: Gone For Good?
We fighters for LGBTQ+ rights have to take our victories where we can get them. As state governments continue to try to take our rights away, as right-wing [...]Read more about Ferndale-Based Hate Group Church Militant: Gone For Good?
The Complete Timeline of LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Expansion in Michigan, 50 Years in the Making
Pop open the Champagne and sparkling juice. The day so many in the LGBTQ+ community tirelessly battled for has arrived. Gov. Whitmer has made good on her [...]Read more about The Complete Timeline of LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Expansion in Michigan, 50 Years in the Making
This Bisexual Dad Is the First LGBTQ+ Commissioner of Michigan Civil Rights Commission
Luke Londo said learning of his appointment to the Michigan Civil Rights Commission (MCRC) was the “second coolest” thing that happened to him that week. [...]Read more about This Bisexual Dad Is the First LGBTQ+ Commissioner of Michigan Civil Rights Commission
ACLU Town Hall Outlines Trump's Anti-LGBTQ Acts
As the 2020 presidential primaries continue and November draws nearer, it's vital for LGBTQ voters to familiarize themselves not only with the pro-LGBTQ [...]Read more about ACLU Town Hall Outlines Trump's Anti-LGBTQ Acts
Conversion Therapy in Michigan: A Violation of Consumer Protection Law News Analysis
A Legislative Dead End Discredited by every mainstream mental health and medical organization in the nation, so-called conversion therapy has long been [...]Read more about Conversion Therapy in Michigan: A Violation of Consumer Protection Law News Analysis
Erin Knott on Banning Conversion Therapy in Michigan: Educate, Legislate, Litigate
Conversion Therapy = Junk Science "I think absolutely conversion therapy should be regarded as consumer fraud," said Erin Knott, executive director of Equality [...]Read more about Erin Knott on Banning Conversion Therapy in Michigan: Educate, Legislate, Litigate
We Must Not Betray Their Sacrifices
The New York Stock Exchange. St. Patrick's Cathedral. The National Institutes of Health. All three locations are icons in America not just because of their [...]Read more about We Must Not Betray Their Sacrifices
Mission Equality: Mission Accomplished
Equality All-Stars It may have been Friday the 13th, but the Equality Michigan Fall Reception was not the least bit unlucky for EQMI that night. With 400 in [...]Read more about Mission Equality: Mission Accomplished
Adoption Case Settlement Win for LGBTQ Michiganders
This past Friday came the announcement that the ACLU of Michigan and the state of Michigan settled a lawsuit that we, the ACLU, had filed — challenging the [...]Read more about Adoption Case Settlement Win for LGBTQ Michiganders
AG Nessel to Reconsider Predecessor's Opinion on LGBTQ Protections
While standing in front of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission at Cadillac Place in Detroit on Friday, Feb. 1, Attorney General Dana Nessel made it clear that [...]Read more about AG Nessel to Reconsider Predecessor's Opinion on LGBTQ Protections
Creep of the Week: Michigan Republicans
You know, even though our country seems more divided than ever before, at least we can count on our elected leaders to respect the system of government that [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Michigan Republicans
Creep of the Week: Donald Trump
Well, we made it. We lived through the 2018 midterm election, an election that saw record turn out. And record voter suppression. Sadly, that voter suppression [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Donald Trump
2018 Michigan Midterm LGBTQ Analysis: Executive Officers, State House, State Senate
The ballots are counted and the final votes will soon be certified. The outcomes up and down the state ballot will have an impact on LGBTQ Michiganders and [...]Read more about 2018 Michigan Midterm LGBTQ Analysis: Executive Officers, State House, State Senate
LGBTQ History: Dana Nessel Becomes Michigan's First Openly Gay Attorney General
Michigan voters made history election night by choosing Dana Nessel to become the state's first openly gay attorney general. She tweeted early Nov. 7 that her [...]Read more about LGBTQ History: Dana Nessel Becomes Michigan's First Openly Gay Attorney General
Jeremy Moss Makes History as First Openly Gay Michigan Senator
With results announced just after 2 a.m. via a tweet from the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, Sen. Jeremy Moss made history as the first openly gay [...]Read more about Jeremy Moss Makes History as First Openly Gay Michigan Senator
Whitmer Elected Governor
Leading by tens of thousands of votes, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer won the race over Republican Bill Schuette by a nearly 10 percentage [...]Read more about Whitmer Elected Governor
Dana Nessel Holds Press Conference in Lieu of Debate with Tom Leonard
Update on Thursday, Oct. 25: A new poll, commissioned by the Free Press and its media partners from Oct. 18 through Oct. 23, shows both attorney general [...]Read more about Dana Nessel Holds Press Conference in Lieu of Debate with Tom Leonard
Michigan's Progressive Voter Guide: What Voters Need to Know for Nov. 6
When searching for guidance about candidates who support progressive values, families, fairness, education, healthier children and a healthier planet, look no [...]Read more about Michigan's Progressive Voter Guide: What Voters Need to Know for Nov. 6
Dana Nessel Joined by Dr. Abdul El-Sayed at Dearborn Town Hall
Candidate for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel fielded questions on what she'll do to fight hate crimes, tackle the opioid epidemic and safeguard abortion [...]Read more about Dana Nessel Joined by Dr. Abdul El-Sayed at Dearborn Town Hall
Seeking Equality Voters
Currently working as Human Rights Campaign's Michigan State Director, Amritha Venkataraman's interest in all things politics started young. She said that as [...]Read more about Seeking Equality Voters
Inclusive Justice Brings LGBTQ Conference to MCC-D
Inclusive Justice will present a day-long conference called Faith, LGBT Inclusion & Human Rights on Friday, Oct. 19. Inclusive Justice is a statewide, [...]Read more about Inclusive Justice Brings LGBTQ Conference to MCC-D
Megan Cavanagh for Mich. Supreme Court
Also, see our interview with other Michigan Supreme Court candidate Sam Bagenstos. Michigan Supreme Court candidate Megan Kathleen Cavanagh didn't plan on a [...]Read more about Megan Cavanagh for Mich. Supreme Court
Schuette Endorsement in Grand Rapids Causes Backlash
LGBTQ-Friendly Businesses Protest the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Updated Monday, Oct. 1: The Detroit News reported that Founders Brewing Co. is not [...]Read more about Schuette Endorsement in Grand Rapids Causes Backlash
Nessel Faces Tough AG Race
POLITICAL ANALYSIS The contours of the race to replace Republican Attorney General Bill Schuette are starting to clarify. On the Democratic side, openly [...]Read more about Nessel Faces Tough AG Race
Energetic, Impressive Candidate Turnout at LGBTQ Democratic Caucus
On Saturday, Aug. 25, thousands gathered at East Lansing's Kellogg Hotel & Conference and Breslin Centers to vote at the Michigan Democratic Party's Nominating [...]Read more about Energetic, Impressive Candidate Turnout at LGBTQ Democratic Caucus
Big Wins, Some Losses for LGBTQ Community in 2018 Michigan Primary
Last Tuesday's election brought some great wins for the LGBTQ community, most notably for State Rep. (D) Jeremy Moss who won with over 50 percent of the [...]Read more about Big Wins, Some Losses for LGBTQ Community in 2018 Michigan Primary
Gubernatorial Candidate Gretchen Whitmer Talks LGBTQ Issues
By this time next week, Michiganders will have already voted in the Aug. 7 primaries. However, in anticipation of that vote, Between The Lines reached out to [...]Read more about Gubernatorial Candidate Gretchen Whitmer Talks LGBTQ Issues
Creep of the Week: Bill Schuette
A couple of columns ago I wrote about sitting in a chemo ward getting poison pumped into my body, worried that my insurance was about to run out. My wife's [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Bill Schuette
Michigan Civil Rights Commission Ignores AG Schuette's Opinion
The Agency Will Continue Taking LGBTQ Discrimination Complaints During a meeting on Monday, July 23 in Williamsburg near Traverse City, the Michigan Civil [...]Read more about Michigan Civil Rights Commission Ignores AG Schuette's Opinion
AG Schuette: LGBTQ People Not Protected Under State Law
Attorney General – and candidate for Governor – Bill Schuette issued a formal opinion Friday, July 20 asserting that under the state's Elliott Larsen Civil [...]Read more about AG Schuette: LGBTQ People Not Protected Under State Law
Fight to Keep Redistricting Proposal on Ballot at Supreme Court
A movement that started with a Facebook post by an earnest 28-year-old woman, and blossomed into a full-fledged citizen run movement which collected over [...]Read more about Fight to Keep Redistricting Proposal on Ballot at Supreme Court
Planned Parenthood of Michigan Takes Stand Against Title X Gag Rule
On Friday, June 15, Birmingham residents likely heard the chant, "Hey, hey, ho, ho, Schuette, Pence have got to go!" That was just one of many rallying calls [...]Read more about Planned Parenthood of Michigan Takes Stand Against Title X Gag Rule
Pence Visit in Support of Schuette Prompts Protest in Downtown Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM — On Friday, June 15, protestors from a variety of organizations gathered in protest of Vice President Mike Pence's Michigan visit in support of [...]Read more about Pence Visit in Support of Schuette Prompts Protest in Downtown Birmingham
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan Endorse Dana Nessel for Michigan Attorney General
Lansing, Mich. — Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan (PPAM) today announced its endorsement of Dana Nessel for Michigan Attorney General. Nessel, a noted [...]Read more about Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan Endorse Dana Nessel for Michigan Attorney General
When There Were Seven
What We Learned About the Seven Candidates Vying to Be the Next Governor NEWS ANALYSIS Come Jan. 1 there will be a new governor, but for now, there are seven [...]Read more about When There Were Seven
Metro City Church Drops Fee, Conversion Therapy Workshop Continues
Congregation May Avoid Investigation for Violation of Michigan Consumer Protection Act Leaders at Metro City Church and FORGE Ministries – the organizations [...]Read more about Metro City Church Drops Fee, Conversion Therapy Workshop Continues
Michigan State Senate Candidate Jeremy Moss calls February 'Bad Month' for LGBTQ Michiganders
February hasn't even ended, but anti-LGBTQ actions this month have prompted State Rep. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) to dub it "bad" for LGBTQ Michiganders. Moss [...]Read more about Michigan State Senate Candidate Jeremy Moss calls February 'Bad Month' for LGBTQ Michiganders
BTL Endorses Dana Nessel for Michigan Attorney General
The role of the Michigan Attorney General is a powerful, important position in the state. The office represents the people of Michigan in criminal and civil [...]Read more about BTL Endorses Dana Nessel for Michigan Attorney General
Election 2018: Democratic Candidates for AG Speak on LGBTQ Issues
Read our Q&A With Dana Nessel Read our Q&A with Patrick Miles Democrats are fielding candidates this year as they seize their moment to win back the state of [...]Read more about Election 2018: Democratic Candidates for AG Speak on LGBTQ Issues
Q&A with Mich. Democratic Attorney General Candidate Patrick Miles
Patrick Miles See the BTL introduction to this candidate's interview Tell me how you are going to play a major role in helping the LGBTQ community achieve full [...]Read more about Q&A with Mich. Democratic Attorney General Candidate Patrick Miles
Q&A with Mich. Democratic Attorney General Candidate Dana Nessel
Dana Nessel See the BTL introduction to this candidate's interview You're not the only LGBTQ candidate running for a statewide office, but you are the most [...]Read more about Q&A with Mich. Democratic Attorney General Candidate Dana Nessel
To the LGBT Community: Remain Engaged in the Political Process
BY ERIC RADER As we near the end of 2017, our sights turn to 2018 and the many challenges and opportunities that await in the new year. Few of us will be sad [...]Read more about To the LGBT Community: Remain Engaged in the Political Process
MOSS PAC Event Gains Support for Pro-Equality Candidates
State Senator Steve Bieda (D-Warren), Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer and State Rep. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) at the MOSS PAC event in [...]Read more about MOSS PAC Event Gains Support for Pro-Equality Candidates
Gretchen Whitmer On LGBTQ Issues
No stranger to duking it out, Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Gretchen Whitmer is showing up for the LGBTQ fight. "That's one of the first and most [...]Read more about Gretchen Whitmer On LGBTQ Issues
More Than 100 Businesses Support the Equality Act
Chad Griffin, president of the Human Rights Campaign, speaks during a press conference on Sept. 25. BTL Photo: Andrew Cohen Human Rights Campaign President [...]Read more about More Than 100 Businesses Support the Equality Act
MCRC 'Barred by the Attorney General from Taking Action'
The Michigan Civil Rights Commission tabled a request in Lansing on Monday night by Equality Michigan for interpretive statement on "sex" in ELCRA. Photo [...]Read more about MCRC 'Barred by the Attorney General from Taking Action'
