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Pete Buttigieg Targeted by False Child Welfare Report at His Traverse City Home
An anonymous caller sent Child Protective Services and police to Pete Buttigieg's Traverse City home last week, falsely alleging that the former [...]Read more about Pete Buttigieg Targeted by False Child Welfare Report at His Traverse City Home
Wait Until You Hear What This Billionaire in California Said About Trans Rights
I don’t like billionaires. I think having that much money while so many people suffer for lack of resources is immoral.That said, there’s one billionaire with [...]Read more about Wait Until You Hear What This Billionaire in California Said About Trans Rights
President Buttigieg? 2028 Buzz Builds as Pete Signals a Run
If you've been waiting for Pete Buttigieg to just say the thing out loud, his remarks at the National Action Network convention in New York on April 10 [...]Read more about President Buttigieg? 2028 Buzz Builds as Pete Signals a Run
Fox's OutKick Relentlessly Targeted a Michigan Teen Volleyball Player
This article was originally published by Uncloseted Media.Since Sept. 5, right-wing sports publication OutKick has published 19 articles about a 12th grade [...]Read more about Fox's OutKick Relentlessly Targeted a Michigan Teen Volleyball Player
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
John Waters Doesn't Want Your Approval — and That's Why We Still Need Him
John Waters doesn’t just embrace contradiction — he lives in it. A filmmaker, writer, visual artist and cultural icon, Waters has spent over half a century [...]Read more about John Waters Doesn't Want Your Approval — and That's Why We Still Need Him
We Must Not Posthumously Sanitize Charlie Kirk's Hateful Life
This article, originally published here, is shared with permission from Erin Reed. Erin In The Morning is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts [...]Read more about We Must Not Posthumously Sanitize Charlie Kirk's Hateful Life
Gavin Newsom Is Having a Social Media Moment, But He's Still a Creep
I have spent a lot of time in the car lately. I’ve just returned from a trip Up North (which, in Michigan, is basically anything above the Zilwaukee bridge) [...]Read more about Gavin Newsom Is Having a Social Media Moment, But He's Still a Creep
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
Nancy Mace’s Obsession with Transgender Women in Bathrooms Continues Unabated
I love The Onion. They truly have their finger on this country’s political pulse. In fact, several of their recent headlines were so believable they could have [...]Read more about Nancy Mace’s Obsession with Transgender Women in Bathrooms Continues Unabated
An Open Letter to Gavin Newsom From a Former Trans Supporter Who Feels Betrayed
Say, Gavin:As I dug through my photo library on my phone the other day, I came across a photo from September of 2004. A friend of mine, Cecilia Chung, was being [...]Read more about An Open Letter to Gavin Newsom From a Former Trans Supporter Who Feels Betrayed
Gavin Newsom Throws Trans People to the Wolves in the Name of Political Ambition
On the way home from the gym this evening, my 15-year-old son asked me what I thought about transgender women participating in certain sports. He gave an [...]Read more about Gavin Newsom Throws Trans People to the Wolves in the Name of Political Ambition
Disgraced Felon Donald Trump Is the Worst Candidate Regardless of Who He Runs Against
I am writing this mere hours after learning that President Joe Biden has stepped back from the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.I got [...]Read more about Disgraced Felon Donald Trump Is the Worst Candidate Regardless of Who He Runs Against
Celebrating 20 Years Since First Legal Same-Sex Marriage
The year was 1989. I had finally accepted the fact that I was gay and started the long, tedious process of coming out shortly after turning 17. It was a time of [...]Read more about Celebrating 20 Years Since First Legal Same-Sex Marriage
Michigan Native Andi Mudryk First Trans Person Appointed to the Bench in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that he was appointing Andi Mudryk to the bench. The appointment makes Mudryk, 58, the first trans person to be [...]Read more about Michigan Native Andi Mudryk First Trans Person Appointed to the Bench in California
Florida Rep Wants to 'Protect' LGBTQ+ Kids by Outing Them to Parents, Family
As I write this, my 12-year-old son is in Florida spending time with his grandparents over a school break. It’s good for him to see his grandparents and soak up [...]Read more about Florida Rep Wants to 'Protect' LGBTQ+ Kids by Outing Them to Parents, Family
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.
Caitlyn Jenner Throws Her MAGA Hat Into the Ring for California Governor
Congratulations, everyone! We did it! Anti-LGBTQ+ bias is over and done now that Caitlyn Jenner is running to be California's next governor! If we've learned [...]Read more about Caitlyn Jenner Throws Her MAGA Hat Into the Ring for California Governor
LGBTQ Trump Supporters Tiptoe Away From President After US Capitol Attack
In the aftermath of the assault on the U.S. Capitol instigated by President Trump, his one-time LGBTQ supporters are now distancing themselves from him without [...]Read more about LGBTQ Trump Supporters Tiptoe Away From President After US Capitol Attack
Alito Condemns Obergefell in Federalist Society Speech
WASHINGTON – In a virtual keynote address delivered to the 2020 National Lawyers Convention sponsored by the highly partisan conservative Federalist Society on [...]Read more about Alito Condemns Obergefell in Federalist Society Speech
In the Age of COVID-19, Where are Our Leaders?
Over the last couple of months, we have seen the coronavirus rapidly transform from a small outbreak halfway across the world into a full-fledged global [...]Read more about In the Age of COVID-19, Where are Our Leaders?
Obituary: Phyllis Ann Lyon
Nov. 10, 1924 – April 9, 2020 Phyllis Lyon, who along with her late wife Del Martin, became the first to wed in San Francisco in 2004 when then-Mayor Gavin [...]Read more about Obituary: Phyllis Ann Lyon
U.S. Rep. Katie Hill Resigns
Keen News Service U.S. Rep. Katie Hill, an early leader among first-term members of the U.S. House and the first openly bisexual person elected to the House, [...]Read more about U.S. Rep. Katie Hill Resigns
NCLR's Kate Kendell Steps Down and Into LGBT History
LGBT politicos nationwide were struck by the March 15 announcement that National Center for Lesbian Rights executive director Kate Kendell was stepping down [...]Read more about NCLR's Kate Kendell Steps Down and Into LGBT History
Only Amnesia Can Explain New Democratic Support for Bush
After more than a year of President Trump, the administration of George W. Bush is looking better to many Democrats in retrospect — but that might be the [...]Read more about Only Amnesia Can Explain New Democratic Support for Bush
Daily Speed Read: News You Should Know June 27, 2014
By Lisa Keen Keen News Service UTAH HEADING TO SUPREME COURT NEXT: Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes issued a statement late Wednesday saying his office [...]Read more about Daily Speed Read: News You Should Know June 27, 2014
CA Leaders Ask SF Archbishop To Cancel Participation In Anti-Gay Event
SAN FRANCISCO – Top California and San Francisco officials, along with faith, LGBT and civil rights leaders, have signed an open letter to San Francisco [...]Read more about CA Leaders Ask SF Archbishop To Cancel Participation In Anti-Gay Event
Daily Speed Read: News You Should Know April 7, 2014
Keen News Service http://Keennewsservice.com OHIO ON THE CUSP: A federal district court judge in Cincinnati surprised many in court Friday when he announced [...]Read more about Daily Speed Read: News You Should Know April 7, 2014
Emotional Outpouring For Marriage At Equality Cabaret
12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637 Photos: Kim Borger and Audrey Wojokowsi ANN ARBOR – [...]Read more about Emotional Outpouring For Marriage At Equality Cabaret
LGBT Legal Activists Laud Holder Announcement
By Lisa Keen Keen News Service LGBT legal activists applauded an announcement by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Friday that the federal government will [...]Read more about LGBT Legal Activists Laud Holder Announcement
South Carolina To Stop Separating HIV Inmates From Other Prisoners
By Marlena Baldacci and Jason Hanna (CNN) – One of the two U.S. states that separates its HIV-infected inmates from its general prison population says it [...]Read more about South Carolina To Stop Separating HIV Inmates From Other Prisoners
GLAAD Media Awards
By Keith Orr NEW YORK – Straight people have the Oscars. We have the GLAAD Media Awards. Now in their 15th year, the media awards are a major fundraiser for [...]Read more about GLAAD Media Awards
WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL?
By Abby Dees Thinking Out Loud You've probably seen this week's cheeky Newsweek cover, featuring a rainbow-haloed Obama and the tag line, "America's first gay [...]Read more about WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL?
Yes he did
By Eric Rader Speak Out The evolution of President Obama is complete. After months of speculation about his position on same-sex marriage, the president [...]Read more about Yes he did
Marriage, Coming Out
Compiled by Howard Israel S/he Said "I know there will be some who argue that this is not the time, that there's already too much at stake in this year's [...]Read more about Marriage, Coming Out
California Gov. signs LGBT education bill
By BTL staff SACRAMENTO- Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that makes teaching about LGBT individuals in social science lessons mandatory. The California [...]Read more about California Gov. signs LGBT education bill
Election 2012: Gavin Newsom, Elizabeth Birch (and me)
by Mark Segal (April 7, 2011) President Obama officially announced (to no one's surprise) that he was a candidate for reelection. The following day, I was on a [...]Read more about Election 2012: Gavin Newsom, Elizabeth Birch (and me)
DOMA repeal: a learning curve
By Lisa Keen 'We have pending four major pieces of (LGBT) legislation which have a serious chance to pass,' said Barney Frank Sept. 14 in a phone interview. A [...]Read more about DOMA repeal: a learning curve
Andy's 15 Minutes
Q Puzzle Across 1 "East of Eden" director Kazan 5 Moisten with spray 9 Oscar movie for Whoopi Goldberg 14 Dogs do it when they're hot 15 CK One emanation 16 [...]Read more about Andy's 15 Minutes
LGBT activist Del Martin, 87, dies
By Jen Colletta PGN Staff Writer Longtime LGBT activist Del Martin died Aug. 27 from health complications resulting from a broken arm. She was 87. Martin [...]Read more about LGBT activist Del Martin, 87, dies
Gay Trial: Democratic Convention Day 4
By Lisa Keen Keen News Service DENVER – Thursday, Aug. 28 – The unusual trend of gay visibility being delivered entirely – with one exception – by straight [...]Read more about Gay Trial: Democratic Convention Day 4
The California Decision
By Lisa Keen Keen News Service The California Supreme Court ruled last Thursday that state laws prohibiting the recognition of same-sex marriages violate [...]Read more about The California Decision
All Politics is Loco: California Dreaming
by Sean Kosofsky TKO. Take that Gary Glenn, James Dobson and George W. Bush. After a series of marriage-related defeats and near misses, California hit a home [...]Read more about All Politics is Loco: California Dreaming
Remembering Yolanda King Activist for civil rights, gay rights, dies at 51
November 17, 1955 – May 15, 2007 Yolanda Denise King, the firstborn child of civil rights pioneers Coretta Scott King and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has [...]Read more about Remembering Yolanda King Activist for civil rights, gay rights, dies at 51
Mayor's rehab no big deal in S.F. but possible liability beyond
AP Wire SAN FRANCISCO – Seeking treatment for alcoholism, drug abuse or other addictions is no big deal in San Francisco, where altered states – and their [...]Read more about Mayor's rehab no big deal in S.F. but possible liability beyond
Winter 04
National News President Bush calls for Constitutional amendment to ban marriage for gays In his state of the union address in January, President Bush called [...]Read more about Winter 04
