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DeVos Confirmed Despite Concerns Over Anti-LGBT Donations
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Betsy DeVos as education secretary. Photo courtesy of Michael Key, Washington [...]Read more about DeVos Confirmed Despite Concerns Over Anti-LGBT Donations
Trumping HIV
Despite extraordinary achievements in addressing the 35-year-old HIV crisis in the U.S., the future of billions of dollars in federal support funds for people [...]Read more about Trumping HIV
Trump Appointments: A Troubling Trend
BY LISA KEEN President-elect Donald Trump's selection of a Secretary of Education who is affiliated with the far right, anti-LGBT leadership in Michigan [...]Read more about Trump Appointments: A Troubling Trend
What an Alt-Right Government Would Look Like, Just Check Out Michigan
Want to know what the U.S. would look like under a Donald Trump presidency informed by the Alt-Right movement? You don't have to go much further than the [...]Read more about What an Alt-Right Government Would Look Like, Just Check Out Michigan
Mich. House Legislation Could Gut Local Human Rights Ordinances
LANSING – In a one upsmanship with the state Senate, a group of 20 Republican lawmakers in the House have introduced an even more draconian piece of [...]Read more about Mich. House Legislation Could Gut Local Human Rights Ordinances
Ignore Supreme Court Ruling, Lawmaker's Resolution Tells Top Leaders
LANSING — In the shadow of the state Christmas tree, about 400 people rallied against what they say is escalating Christian persecution. Top on the list of [...]Read more about Ignore Supreme Court Ruling, Lawmaker's Resolution Tells Top Leaders
Breaking:Anti-LGBT Rally At State Capitol
State Rep. Tom Hooker, R-Jackson, praying with two rally participants Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. Hooker introduced a resolution calling on state elected [...]Read more about Breaking:Anti-LGBT Rally At State Capitol
Political Hors D'oeuvres: Gamrat And Courser Scandal Continues To Run Its Course
The Unholy Trinity — freshmen Reps. Todd Courser, R-Lapeer; Cindy Gamrat, R-Plainwell; and Gary Glenn, R-Midland — is breaking up. Seems Glenn couldn't brook [...]Read more about Political Hors D'oeuvres: Gamrat And Courser Scandal Continues To Run Its Course
Agema's Sex Education Folly
Former Michigan State Representative and GOP National Committeeman Dave Agema wants the national governing body to approve a resolution calling for "truth in [...]Read more about Agema's Sex Education Folly
Michigan Politicians Quick To Respond To Supreme Court Marriage Ruling
LANSING – Within hours of the release of a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court legalizing same-sex marriages across the country, Michigan politicians on both [...]Read more about Michigan Politicians Quick To Respond To Supreme Court Marriage Ruling
Is GoFundMe The New Welfare For Anti-Gay Corporations?
Political Hors D'oeuvres Well, this is special. From the community that gave us the delightful ignorance of Dave Agema, the former state representative and [...]Read more about Is GoFundMe The New Welfare For Anti-Gay Corporations?
BTL Editorial: Gov. Snyder: The Time To Talk Is Over
Michigan's Republican Gov. Rick Snyder has made a political career treading carefully on the edges of controversy. Rarely does he tip his hat and tell the [...]Read more about BTL Editorial: Gov. Snyder: The Time To Talk Is Over
Political Hors D'ouevres: Jase Bolger, Chris Ward, Ronna Romney McDaniel
Chris Ward Fatal Blow to Michigan Religious Freedom Restoration Act? Since last year, when former Speaker of the House Jase Bolger, R-Marshall, introduced the [...]Read more about Political Hors D'ouevres: Jase Bolger, Chris Ward, Ronna Romney McDaniel
Is The Michigan Tea Party Movement About To Erupt In A Civil War?
Well if the posts on social media are any indication, the long simmering battle for control of the movement being waged by social conservatives and economic [...]Read more about Is The Michigan Tea Party Movement About To Erupt In A Civil War?
Agema Censured By National GOP, Refuses To Resign
Political Hors D'oeuvres Embattled GOP National Committeeman from Michigan Dave Agema is under fire from his own party — again. This time Agema is in hot water [...]Read more about Agema Censured By National GOP, Refuses To Resign
Michigan 'Religious Freedom' Bill Returns
It's Baaaaaaack! Michigan State Senator Mike Shirkey (R-Clark Lake) has re-introduced the Michigan Religious Freedom Restoration Act (MiRFRA). That's [...]Read more about Michigan 'Religious Freedom' Bill Returns
Dave Agema: Arab Fighter Pilots Are 'Camel Jockeys'
MICHIGAN – Oh there goes that Dave Agema again. The erstwhile National GOP Committeemen from West Michigan posted on his private Facebook page on Oct. 18 a [...]Read more about Dave Agema: Arab Fighter Pilots Are 'Camel Jockeys'
A Solid LGBT Ally In Peters
Use this voter guide link to learn all BTL endorsements for Nov. 4 http://www.mivoterguide.com FARMINGTON HILLS – U.S. Rep. Gary Peters (D-MI 14) is ahead in [...]Read more about A Solid LGBT Ally In Peters
GOP National Committeeman Calls Islam 'Biggest Threat to the World Today'
Republican National Committeeman and former state lawmaker, Dave Agema, is at it again. This time, he has declared in a public Facebook post that Islam is "the [...]Read more about GOP National Committeeman Calls Islam 'Biggest Threat to the World Today'
Schauer Says LGBTs Valued, Needed In His Administration
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer and running mate Lisa Brown sat down with BTL publishers Jan Stevenson and Susan Horowitz prior to the [...]Read more about Schauer Says LGBTs Valued, Needed In His Administration
Gary Glenn Causes More Controversy In 98th House Race Primary
Gary Glenn, head of the American Family Association of Michigan, is once again causing controversy in state politics. This time, Glenn is a candidate for the [...]Read more about Gary Glenn Causes More Controversy In 98th House Race Primary
Gala Celebrates Progress, Mourns Founder
1234 DETROIT – Unity, collaboration and getting things done were themes at Equality Michigan's 2014 Annual Dinner Feb. 22. The elegant event at Motor City [...]Read more about Gala Celebrates Progress, Mourns Founder
Under New Management: Brian Savage And Michigan Log Cabin Republicans Look To Expand
Exiting Michigan Log Cabin Republican Chairman Joe Sylvester has high hopes for the new leadership of the organization he ran for the past five years. In a [...]Read more about Under New Management: Brian Savage And Michigan Log Cabin Republicans Look To Expand
Republican Leaders Chastise Agema, But He Remains Defiant
"For the good of the party, we believe Dave Agema should resign." Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus and Michigan GOP Chairman Bobby [...]Read more about Republican Leaders Chastise Agema, But He Remains Defiant
Despite National Party Pressure, Agema Refuses To Step Down
Dave Agema, one of Michigan's two delegates to the Republican National Committee, says he will not resign despite a virtual who's who of Republican leaders [...]Read more about Despite National Party Pressure, Agema Refuses To Step Down
Agema Must End Divisive Politics, Encourage Inclusivity In Michigan
By Jon Hoadley Over the past few months, our state has been in the spotlight for many things we're proud of-car and truck of the year, the rebirth of the auto [...]Read more about Agema Must End Divisive Politics, Encourage Inclusivity In Michigan
Ferndale Mayor: RNC Committeewoman Terri Land Hurting Michigan's Reputation for Business
Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter wants Republican US Senatorial Candidate Terri Land to join the state's Republicans in asking Dave Agema to step down. FERNDALE - [...]Read more about Ferndale Mayor: RNC Committeewoman Terri Land Hurting Michigan's Reputation for Business
Where in the World is Dave Agema?
UPDATE: Agema has issued a statement to the Detroit Free Press announcing he has sent GOP political operative Chuck Yob (a former GOP Committeemen) to the [...]Read more about Where in the World is Dave Agema?
The Michigan GOP Gay Conundrum
Dave Agema's Facebook post Jan. 7 supporting Russia's anti-gay law. On Jan. 9 Agema used his Facebook page to attack Muslims. Longtime Michigan GOP donors like [...]Read more about The Michigan GOP Gay Conundrum
Media Analysis On Agema Statements
The latest controversy involving Dave Agema was treated like a virtual he said/they said tennis match, but the veracity of Agema's claims were mentioned by [...]Read more about Media Analysis On Agema Statements
Dave Agema
Creep Of The Week Have you heard the news? American Airlines gives away free health insurance! Now, I know what you're thinking: "This sounds too good to be [...]Read more about Dave Agema
Agema Slammed For Anti-Gay Screed
LANSING - Politicians from both parties, Agema's former employer, wasted no time slamming Republican National Committeemen from Michigan Dave Agema's latest [...]Read more about Agema Slammed For Anti-Gay Screed
VIDEO: DNC Chair, Michigan Dems Rally For LGBT Equality
FERNDALE - As Republicans continue to condone the hateful, anti-gay comments of their Republican National Committeeman Dave Agema, Democrats brought out the [...]Read more about VIDEO: DNC Chair, Michigan Dems Rally For LGBT Equality
Michigan RNC Chairman Agema Gets Standing Ovation From Fellow Republicans
Despite a week of controversy, and condemnation, Michigan Republican National Committeemen Dave Agema was greeted by flag waving supporters and a stand ovation [...]Read more about Michigan RNC Chairman Agema Gets Standing Ovation From Fellow Republicans
American Airlines Responds To Agema Claims, Calls Them 'Baseless'
In the latest blow to former State Rep. Dave Agema's defense of his anti-gay comments in Berrien county this past weekend, an American Airlines spokesperson [...]Read more about American Airlines Responds To Agema Claims, Calls Them 'Baseless'
National GOP Committeeman Dave Agema Speaks Against Homosexuality, Again
By Crystal Proxmire Speaking at the Berrien County Republican Party holiday reception Dec. 5 at Pebblewood Banquet Hall in Bridgman, the Michigan national GOP [...]Read more about National GOP Committeeman Dave Agema Speaks Against Homosexuality, Again
State Politicos Slam Agema's Latest Anti-Gay Screed
Former Michigan State Rep. Dave Agema drew criticism Dec. 11 from Governor Snyder and other Republicans after his disparaging remarks against LGBT citizens. [...]Read more about State Politicos Slam Agema's Latest Anti-Gay Screed
FACT CHECK: Agema Claimed American Airlines Forced By San Francisco To Provide Benefits To Gay Couples
Former State Rep. Dave Agema, a Republican from Grandville, has been making national headlines again for inflammatory claims about the LGBT community. In his [...]Read more about FACT CHECK: Agema Claimed American Airlines Forced By San Francisco To Provide Benefits To Gay Couples
National GOP Committeeman Dave Agema Speaks Against Homosexuality, Again
By Crystal Proxmire Former Michigan state legislator and current national committeeman representing Michigan Dave Agema has attacked LGBT people once again and [...]Read more about National GOP Committeeman Dave Agema Speaks Against Homosexuality, Again
State Of Affairs: Funding Of HIV Programs In Jeopardy
LANSING - Over 30 years into the HIV epidemic in the U.S. the number of new infections nationwide and statewide have stabilized. With the advent of powerful [...]Read more about State Of Affairs: Funding Of HIV Programs In Jeopardy
Christian Activists Oppose Local Non-Discrimination Law
William Wagner speaking out against Sharia Law in Oct. 2012. He Opposes a Delphi Township Human Rights Ordinance. An ordinance to prohibit discrimination in [...]Read more about Christian Activists Oppose Local Non-Discrimination Law
Interview With A Republican: Petoskey's Frank Foster On The Move To Amend Elliott Larsen
Rep. Frank Foster (R-Petoskey) is among a group of Republican legislators open to the idea of including protections for LGBT people in the state's [...]Read more about Interview With A Republican: Petoskey's Frank Foster On The Move To Amend Elliott Larsen
Is There Room For The 'R' In LGBT?
Arlene Kish identifies as a transgender conservative. Republicans. Where do they fit in the LGBT community and are they needed to achieve full equality? That [...]Read more about Is There Room For The 'R' In LGBT?
The 'Center' Has Shifted
Once upon a time it took political courage to stand up for LGBT rights. Mainstream journalists, elected officials and governmental agencies treated LGBT [...]Read more about The 'Center' Has Shifted
Dave Agema
Creep of the Week Facebook's ever-changing privacy settings can be confusing, but you might want to click the "Only Me" setting if you're about to post [...]Read more about Dave Agema
100 Days and Still Hungry
Affirmations Executive Director Dave Garcia congratulated and thanked Deb Holbrook who covered six shifts during the 100 day Hungry 4 Equality strike. Photo [...]Read more about 100 Days and Still Hungry
ALEC Power: How Corporations are Taking Over Government One Policy at a Time
A new study details the way ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council, is wining and dining conservative legislators while handing them model legislation [...]Read more about ALEC Power: How Corporations are Taking Over Government One Policy at a Time
