Gary Glenn
When Garnet Lewis Was Targeted By Small-Town Extremists, the Saugatuck City Councilmember Fought Back
Clerical error cost Lewis thousands in legal fees and left her with a criminal record.
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
Garnet Lewis: Trailblazer
"Honesty. Integrity. A Voice for You" garnetlewisforstatesenate.com When Between The Lines caught up with Garnet Lewis, Democratic candidate for Michigan's [...]Read more about Garnet Lewis: Trailblazer
New Kalamazoo Equal Rights Ordinance under attack
KALAMAZOO-Less than one month after the City of Kalamazoo Commission voted 7-0 to adopt an expanded human rights ordinance that makes it illegal to use sexual [...]Read more about New Kalamazoo Equal Rights Ordinance under attack
Michigan Pride: Smaller but spirited
LANSING – Despite pressing financial woes and an alleged lack of leadership, Michigan Pride in Lansing went off without a noticeable hitch on Saturday, June [...]Read more about Michigan Pride: Smaller but spirited
All politics is Loco: Queer Eye on the candidate guy
by Sean Kosofsky No, I don't intend to dress up powerful political figures and teach them etiquette, even though some of them need it. It is time, though, to [...]Read more about All politics is Loco: Queer Eye on the candidate guy
Glenn says 'no' to money for LGBT crime victims
By Dawn Wolfe Gutterman LANSING – Funding to help LGBT crime victims could be threatened if anti-gay family crusader Gary Glenn has his way. As reported by [...]Read more about Glenn says 'no' to money for LGBT crime victims
All Politics is Loco: A new threat, a new low
By Sean Kosofsky On February 3, Gary Glenn of the American Family Association of Michigan sank to a new low. He issued a press release with the nastiest and [...]Read more about All Politics is Loco: A new threat, a new low
EMU's DP benefits under fire
By Dawn Wolfe YPSILANTI – In response to a decision by Eastern Michigan University's Board of Regents to expand tuition credits to the same-sex partners of [...]Read more about EMU's DP benefits under fire
Creep of the Week: Gary Glenn of the American FAmily Association of Michigan
Gary Glenn of the American Family Association of Michigan A long-time foe of the LGBT community, anti-gay activist Gary Glenn, head of the American Family [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Gary Glenn of the American FAmily Association of Michigan
Hamtramck sexual orientation ordinance under fire
by Jessica Carreras The anti-transgender and sexual orientation discrimination ordinance that passed in Hamtramck's city council last month is being [...]Read more about Hamtramck sexual orientation ordinance under fire
Human Rights Ordinance to be Introduced at Jackson City Council
Jackson – Jackson City Councilmember Derek Dobies confirms he will be introducing a comprehensive human rights ordinance for consideration and possible [...]Read more about Human Rights Ordinance to be Introduced at Jackson City Council
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
State House Republicans Author Bill To Repeal the State Board of Education
LANSING — For the last two months, the state has been debating LGBT youth guidelines for K-12 schools authored by the Board of Education. The completely [...]Read more about State House Republicans Author Bill To Repeal the State Board of Education
Updates on Michigan LGBT Youth Guidance and State Bathroom Controversy
BY AJ TRAGER LANSING – Michigan has been the topic of much conversation over the past two months as residents discuss if a proposed set of guidelines for LGBT [...]Read more about Updates on Michigan LGBT Youth Guidance and State Bathroom Controversy
How about their souls?
Dear BTL, Now that we've caught Gary Glenn and other supporters of Proposal 2 in their lies, I'm troubled by the spiritual implication. The Righteous Right [...]Read more about How about their souls?
Secretary of State Office Agrees to Assist Trans Residents with Gender Marker Changes
In a reversal of previous policy by the Republican secretary of state, some transgender and gender non-conforming Michiganders could soon see their state [...]Read more about Secretary of State Office Agrees to Assist Trans Residents with Gender Marker Changes
2016 Will be a Difficult Year for Trans Rights
BY BTL STAFF The LGBT community is up against heavy opposition in the upcoming presidential election year. Less than a year ago the LGBT community rejoiced in [...]Read more about 2016 Will be a Difficult Year for Trans Rights
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
Anti-Gay State Lawmakers Caught In Sex Scandal, Refuse To Resign
In this Jan. 14, 2015 photo, Rep. Cindy Gamrat, R-Plainwell, and Rep Todd Courser, R-Lapeer wave to reporters in the House of Representatives in Lansing. A [...]Read more about Anti-Gay State Lawmakers Caught In Sex Scandal, Refuse To Resign
Anti-Gay Politicians To Be Investigated By State House For Affair And Cover-Up
Despite having introduced legislation to "protect traditional marriage," State Rep. Todd Courser, R-Lapeer, was also struggling to hide his own marital [...]Read more about Anti-Gay Politicians To Be Investigated By State House For Affair And Cover-Up
Gary Glenn Apologizes For Agenda Alert
Political Hors D'oeuvres State Rep. Gary Glenn, R-Midland, and president of the American Family Association of Michigan, has issued a formal apology to [...]Read more about Gary Glenn Apologizes For Agenda Alert
Glenn 'Agenda Alert' Slammed By Mt. Pleasant Newspaper
State Rep. Gary Glenn, who also serves as president of the American Family Association of Michigan, caused a national uproar last week when he issued an [...]Read more about Glenn 'Agenda Alert' Slammed By Mt. Pleasant Newspaper
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
Updated: Pence Signs Indiana Religious Freedom Act
BY BTL STAFF Indiana Gov. Mike Pence UPDATE Gov. Pence said that he wants legislation on his desk by the end of the week that would clarify that the Indiana [...]Read more about Updated: Pence Signs Indiana Religious Freedom Act
Rep. Gary Glenn Issues 'Agenda Alert' Because News Editor Is Gay
Speaking of Kallman and his desire to force his brand of Christianity on all of us, one of his buddies is also making news. Rep. Gary Glenn, R-Midland, [...]Read more about Rep. Gary Glenn Issues 'Agenda Alert' Because News Editor Is Gay
Planet Fitness Defends Trans Rights
BY BTL STAFF MIDLAND – Planet Fitness has made top headlines this past week after a woman from Midland vehemently spoke up about her issues with a trans woman [...]Read more about Planet Fitness Defends Trans Rights
I Can't Treat That, 'Cause Religious Freedom'
That might be what you hear from medical providers if legislation introduced last week in the state House gets approved. House Bill 4309 of 2015 was introduced [...]Read more about I Can't Treat That, 'Cause Religious Freedom'
Glenn Proposes Extending State Right To Work Law To Cops And Firefighters
While Rep. Gary Glenn is not a sponsor of the transvaginal ultrasound bill with his two other unholy trinity members, he is busy. He has introduced legislation [...]Read more about Glenn Proposes Extending State Right To Work Law To Cops And Firefighters
Ally In Focus: State Rep. Christine Greig Shares Experiences With LGBT Community
BY AJ TRAGER FARMINGTON HILLS – State Representative Christine Greig, D-Farmington Hills, came to the LGBT Caucus at the recent Michigan Democratic [...]Read more about Ally In Focus: State Rep. Christine Greig Shares Experiences With LGBT Community
LGBT Successes Provide One Bright Spot For Democrats
BTL Staff Report Ken Siver, left, is running this fall to be the first openly gay mayor of Southfield. He is strongly supported by Michigan Democratic Party [...]Read more about LGBT Successes Provide One Bright Spot For Democrats
Snyder: Michigan Will Recognize 300 Same-Sex Marriages
BY AJ TRAGER LANSING – Gov. Snyder issued a surprise statement Wednesday, a day earlier than the 5 p.m., Feb. 5 deadline he had to order an appeal of the [...]Read more about Snyder: Michigan Will Recognize 300 Same-Sex Marriages
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?
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
Michigan: 2014 In Review
Jeremy Moss (Left) and Jon Hoadley (Right). Elliott-Larsen Amendment This was almost the year that the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act was amended to include [...]Read more about Michigan: 2014 In Review
Jeremy Moss: Next State House Rep. District 35
By AJ Trager Jeremy Moss, center, with friends Jeffrey Beyer, Ian Edwards, Jenny Suidan and Andy Meisner the Oakland County Treasurer and former State Rep. for [...]Read more about Jeremy Moss: Next State House Rep. District 35
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Of The 2014 Michigan Midterm Election
Candidate elect U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, re-elected for Michigan Attorney General, Bill Schuette and candidate elect for the 98th district in the MI House and [...]Read more about The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Of The 2014 Michigan Midterm Election
Michigan Election Results Wrap Up
By AJ Trager Candidate elect U.S. Senator Gary Peters on stage with his family at the MGM Grand during his acceptance speech. BTL Photo: AJ Trager While many [...]Read more about Michigan Election Results Wrap Up
To Vote Or Not To Vote. What's The Question?
In Michigan, 976,000 people did not vote in 2010 who had voted in 2008. That's like almost a million for all you math whizzes! Just because it wasn't a [...]Read more about To Vote Or Not To Vote. What's The Question?
Races To Watch On Election Night
BY AJ TRAGER Democratic candidate for Governor Mark Schauer with his running mate Lisa Brown. MICHIGAN – Michigan takes to the polls Nov. 4 to vote for the [...]Read more about Races To Watch On Election Night
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'
Gays Against Gary Glenn
By AJ Trager Mark LaChey, chair of the LGBT&A Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party, and candidate Joan Brausch of the 98th district at the 2014 Democratic [...]Read more about Gays Against Gary Glenn
BTL Endorses Schauer For Governor
By BTL Staff With Labor Day behind us, we can expect to be bombarded with political ads, emails and robo-calls. It's so easy to become numb, to tune out – to [...]Read more about BTL Endorses Schauer For Governor
GAGG And LGBT: Gearing Up For November
By AJ Trager Kalamazoo attorney Mark Totten, Democratic candidate for Michigan attorney general. BTL photo: AJ Trager The following article has been updated [...]Read more about GAGG And LGBT: Gearing Up For November
