Craig Covey
When Backlash Triggered Pushback: A History of LGBTQ+ Resilience in Michigan
What LGBTQ+ Michiganders — and all Americans — are living through in 2025 with the bombardment of attacks on our community is, in many ways, all too familiar. [...]Read more about When Backlash Triggered Pushback: A History of LGBTQ+ Resilience in Michigan
The City Without Closets: How Ferndale Became So Queer
Ferndale has been known as one of Michigan’s biggest queer hubs for decades. With many of the hallmarks that distinguish a Greenwich Village, a Castro, an [...]Read more about The City Without Closets: How Ferndale Became So Queer
Ferndale Mayor Melanie Piana on Pride Month, Coronavirus and Being an Ally
Pride During a Pandemic While this is the 19th consecutive year that Ferndale is recognizing June as Pride Month, for a number of reasons it will be quite [...]Read more about Ferndale Mayor Melanie Piana on Pride Month, Coronavirus and Being an Ally
Flashing Back to the Past: the '90s
View in this week's downloadable issue January – Let It Be Resolved: A proposed resolution intended to help stop anti-gay attacks in Ferndale was both [...]Read more about Flashing Back to the Past: the '90s
MAPP coordinator to attend leadership institute
Midwest AIDS Prevention Project's (MAPP) program coordinator, Brianne A. Moore, has been awarded a slot in a nationwide leadership institute that provides [...]Read more about MAPP coordinator to attend leadership institute
March 2006 Highlights
She/he Said "I guess you'd love for me to say that it was difficult, that I wanted to vomit. But the straight fact is, it was just another person. Now, by no [...]Read more about March 2006 Highlights
The price of Tina mounts within gay community
John Leone watched helplessly as his young cousin, a successful engineer at Ford Motor Co., was consumed by a crystal meth addiction. Within six months, the [...]Read more about The price of Tina mounts within gay community
Chasing Tina
By Dawn Wolfe Gutterman Ed Mulak looks pretty much like an average, healthy gay man. Granted he hasn't been able to find a job – but Michigan's economy is [...]Read more about Chasing Tina
Friday the 13th brings good luck to local HIV/AIDS organizations
By Dawn Wolfe Gutterman Detroit- No mirrors were broken, no one walked under a ladder, and no one crossed a black cat's path. In fact, there was no bad luck [...]Read more about Friday the 13th brings good luck to local HIV/AIDS organizations
20th Annual Pride Banquet and Awards Ceremony June 29
By BTL Staff WARREN – The 20th Annual Pride Banquet and Awards Ceremony will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 6 p.m. at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in [...]Read more about 20th Annual Pride Banquet and Awards Ceremony June 29
New study links crystal meth use, HIV infection
By Brent Dorian Carpenter A new study conducted by the Michigan AIDS Prevention Project has established further links to an increase in the epidemic of crystal [...]Read more about New study links crystal meth use, HIV infection
An old fear given new life
By Dawn Wolfe On Feb. 11, New York City health officials announced the discovery of a rare, highly-drug resistant strain of HIV. According to the report in the [...]Read more about An old fear given new life
A deadly history
Craig Covey, executive director of the Midwest AIDS Prevention Project, is not one to mince words – and when it comes to gays getting high and taking sexual [...]Read more about A deadly history
LGBT Middle-Eastern Americans Find Community During Arabian Nights
Hussein Ayoub As a gay, Arab American Muslim, it was scary for Hussein Ayoub to be so religious as a young man and at the same time be something that is damned [...]Read more about LGBT Middle-Eastern Americans Find Community During Arabian Nights
Correction
An error of fact was reported in the story, "Ferndale Mayor to Run Unopposed Again," on Aug. 10 regarding Craig Covey's career. BTL reported the [...]Read more about Correction
Ferndale Mayor to Run Unopposed Again
Dave Coulter's political career dates back some 15 years. Coulter was elected as an openly gay man to the Oakland County Commission in 2002, defeating a [...]Read more about Ferndale Mayor to Run Unopposed Again
Parting Glances: Once Upon a Time of Terror (Part 2)
Though perhaps unspoken among gay men and doctors nearly 40 years ago when the AIDS crisis started, the presumption of a death sentence was understood. When [...]Read more about Parting Glances: Once Upon a Time of Terror (Part 2)
Goings on in Ferndale: Spike and Mike, Ferndale Pride, Blues and Music Festival
Spike And Mike's Sick And Twisted Festival Of Animation The Magic Bag has been hosting the Sick and Twisted Festival since 1992, taking credit for unleashing [...]Read more about Goings on in Ferndale: Spike and Mike, Ferndale Pride, Blues and Music Festival
Op Ed: Voting Out Anti-LGBT Candidates in Oakland County
BY CRAIG COVEY A longtime community member asked me a few weeks ago why I was running for sheriff in Oakland County. There are several reasons, the most [...]Read more about Op Ed: Voting Out Anti-LGBT Candidates in Oakland County
Notable Aug. 2 Michigan Primary Results
BY AJ Trager Come November, Michigan could have three openly gay representatives in the state House. LGBT candidate for the Democratic nomination for State [...]Read more about Notable Aug. 2 Michigan Primary Results
Honoring Transgender Day Of Remembrance
7-9 p.m. Nov. 16. Film screening and panel presentation. "Cruel and Unusual": A documentary film about the conditions of transgender women in the prison [...]Read more about Honoring Transgender Day Of Remembrance
Ferndale voters embrace human rights for all
By Sharon Gittleman – Ferndale residents who support equality got some good news when last week's election results were posted. The city's human rights [...]Read more about Ferndale voters embrace human rights for all
In Focus: Michael C. Lary and Ferndale's 2015 Municipal Equality Rating
BY AJ TRAGER FERNDALE – Over the past four years city employees in over 400 municipalities nationwide have gone through and reported their list of policies [...]Read more about In Focus: Michael C. Lary and Ferndale's 2015 Municipal Equality Rating
Ferndale Ready to Celebrate its 'Biggest Pride Ever'
FERNDALE — A larger festival footprint, more vendors and performers, and more related events are planned this year as Ferndale Pride returns for its sixth [...]Read more about Ferndale Ready to Celebrate its 'Biggest Pride Ever'
PARTING GLANCES: Who's Behind Our Gay Waiters?
It almost goes without saying, but the world's second oldest profession is that of the gay waiter. According to U.S. LGBT Census 2015, there are 4 million gay [...]Read more about PARTING GLANCES: Who's Behind Our Gay Waiters?
Dave Coulter Announces 2015 Campaign For Mayor
BY AJ TRAGER FERNDALE – Mayor Dave Coulter has announced his bid for the 2015 Ferndale Mayoral elections. Coulter was appointed as mayor of Ferndale by City [...]Read more about Dave Coulter Announces 2015 Campaign For Mayor
Local Trans Activist Awarded Ferndale 2015 Good Neighbors Award
BY AJ TRAGER FERNDALE – Every year, Citizens for a Fair Ferndale grants 10 Good Neighbor Awards that identify and honor individuals, organizations and [...]Read more about Local Trans Activist Awarded Ferndale 2015 Good Neighbors Award
MAC Hosts Annual Pub Crawl
By Shelby Clark Petkus Ready to party? Michigan AIDS Coalition hosts its much anticipated 18th Annual Ferndale Pub Crawl on Friday, July 25. The "Original [...]Read more about MAC Hosts Annual Pub Crawl
Ferndale's Blues & Music Festival Heats Up Winter
By Shelby Clark Feeling blue from the frigid cold? Ferndale's Blues & Music Festival helps heat up the city Jan. 25-Feb. 2. The festival will take place in [...]Read more about Ferndale's Blues & Music Festival Heats Up Winter
Michigan: A Look At 2013
By Crystal Proxmire Hazel Park couple will be back in court Feb. 25 hoping for a decision See next page that allows them to legally adopt their children [...]Read more about Michigan: A Look At 2013
Ferndale Pride Changes Leadership: Covey Steps Down and Music Steps In
Craig Covey and Julia Music. File photo Crystal Proxmire Ferndale Pride is now under new leadership. Craig Covey has stepped down as Chairperson of the event, [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Changes Leadership: Covey Steps Down and Music Steps In
Detroit And Region Will Grow Vibrant Through Full Inclusion
By Eric Rader Viewpoint The 2013 off-year elections are over and now we look ahead to 2014. Voters in Detroit elected Mike Duggan, the former head of the [...]Read more about Detroit And Region Will Grow Vibrant Through Full Inclusion
Michigan Races On Our Radar
Royal Oak City Commission There are three open seats and four candidates running. The one candidate, Diane Hargan who opposed the Human Rights Ordinance, [...]Read more about Michigan Races On Our Radar
Election Round Up: WIN IN ROYAL OAK
Angelo Berlasi and Caitlyn Stephenson working the polls today in Royal Oak. Photo John Hardwick. One Royal Oak Wins: Human Right Ordinance Affirmed Royal Oak [...]Read more about Election Round Up: WIN IN ROYAL OAK
Ferndale Marijuana Ordinance Petitioner Arrested On Drug Charges
FERNDALE - Andrew Cissell, the main person responsible for putting marijuana decriminalization on the ballot for the Nov. 5 election, has been arrested and [...]Read more about Ferndale Marijuana Ordinance Petitioner Arrested On Drug Charges
Mayor's Race More Than Just A Gay 'Duel,' Four On Ballot For Nov. 5
Ferndale Mayoral Candidates from left: Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter, Sherry Wells, Linda Parton and Craig Covey will be running Nov. 5. FERNDALE – The [...]Read more about Mayor's Race More Than Just A Gay 'Duel,' Four On Ballot For Nov. 5
Cissell And Covey Turn In Pro Pot Petition for Ferndale
Despite Police Chief Tim Collins calling the effort a "waste of time," and a "black eye for Metro Detroit," former Mayor (and potential candidate) Craig Covey [...]Read more about Cissell And Covey Turn In Pro Pot Petition for Ferndale
Ferndale Pride Numbers In, Sets 2014 Date
The Ferndale Pride Committee has announced the date for next year's Ferndale Pride as May 31, 2014. Though the date falls just outside of the traditional June [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Numbers In, Sets 2014 Date
Ferndale Mayor's Reelection May Be Challenged
BTL file photo of Craig Covey and Dave Coulter in January 2011 when they switched jobs. Coulter became Mayor of Ferndale and Covey went on to serve as an [...]Read more about Ferndale Mayor's Reelection May Be Challenged
DOMA Goes Down Amid Cheers, CA Keeps Its Marriage
FERNDALE – About 50 people at Affirmations erupted in wild cheers when the announcement was made a few minutes ago that the Defense of Marriage Act was [...]Read more about DOMA Goes Down Amid Cheers, CA Keeps Its Marriage
BTL@20: Looking Back At The Early Years
By Tim Retzloff See Also: The LGBT Press in Michigan I became involved with BTL at the outset thanks to David Rosenberg. I met David at his portable massage [...]Read more about BTL@20: Looking Back At The Early Years
Monica Mills Ferndale Pride Volunteer Coordinator
Between Ourselves Monica Mills and her husband Larry are instrumental to the success of events like Ferndale Blues Festival, Ferndale Pub Crawl and others. [...]Read more about Monica Mills Ferndale Pride Volunteer Coordinator
Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter Announces Run
Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter hopes to "keep Ferndale moving forward" as he prepares to run for election in November. Coulter was appointed by City Council in [...]Read more about Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter Announces Run
Meet Volunteer Eddie Mulak
By Crystal Proxmire Between Ourselves The Director of Security for Ferndale Pride is a 30-year-old former farm boy who came to "Faggoty Ferndale" at 18 so he [...]Read more about Meet Volunteer Eddie Mulak
This Week's Advertisers
Etc. Spin Advertising, Tom Cormie Whethersfield Apartments, Waneida Felmore AIDS/HIV Organizations Lansing Area AIDS Network, Midwest AIDS Prevention [...]Read more about This Week's Advertisers
Ferndale election results
FERNDALE – By 9:30 p.m. Nov. 4 it was clear that Mayor Robert Porter and Councilman Craig Covey, both endorsed by Pride PAC, had secured reelection in [...]Read more about Ferndale election results
Ferndale Blues Festival Jan 25 - Feb 2
The 12th Annual Ferndale Blues and Music Festival is breaking records this year in many ways. There are more venues, more artists, and more days of music than [...]Read more about Ferndale Blues Festival Jan 25 - Feb 2
