Jennifer Granholm
Transgender Rights Are Not a Purity Test for Democrats
I have always voted for Democrats. This means that for much of my voting life, I’ve been voting for people who did not support my right to marry or adopt a [...]Read more about Transgender Rights Are Not a Purity Test for Democrats
After 25 Years, Rudy Serra, Michigan's First Gay Judge, Is Still Fighting the Same Battle
When Gov. Jennifer Granholm appointed Rudy Serra to Michigan's 36th District Court in 2007, she made history by naming him the state's first openly [...]Read more about After 25 Years, Rudy Serra, Michigan's First Gay Judge, Is Still Fighting the Same Battle
It's Official! Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Husband Chasten Become Legal Michiganders
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, his husband Chasten and the couple's twins are now official Michigan residents. The family resides in Traverse [...]Read more about It's Official! Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Husband Chasten Become Legal Michiganders
Southfield City Councilmember Could Become Michigan’s First Black, Openly LGBTQ+ State Legislator
According to State Sen. Jeremy Moss, Jason Hoskins is the most prepared person to run for the State House District 18 seat — probably more prepared than Moss [...]Read more about Southfield City Councilmember Could Become Michigan’s First Black, Openly LGBTQ+ State Legislator
Detroit Activist Sponsors 5 Women for Virtual UN Panel
London Bell and her Bell Global Justice Institute will hold a parallel event at the 65th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. The [...]Read more about Detroit Activist Sponsors 5 Women for Virtual UN Panel
Biden Inauguration Attendees See Promise in New Day for LGBTQ Americans
From the vantage point of the U.S. Capitol, attendees at the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States saw tremendous potential in [...]Read more about Biden Inauguration Attendees See Promise in New Day for LGBTQ Americans
Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Chair Jason Morgan Appointed Northern Michigan University Trustee
When Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Chair Jason Morgan was deciding where to attend college as an undergrad, a lot of people asked why he would want [...]Read more about Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Chair Jason Morgan Appointed Northern Michigan University Trustee
Election Q&A: 50th District House Rep. Tim Sneller Talks Reelection
As the November election draws nearer, Americans won't be voting just for a presidential candidate, both state and local candidates will be voted upon, too. In [...]Read more about Election Q&A: 50th District House Rep. Tim Sneller Talks Reelection
Jeff Montgomery Documentary to Kickoff Freep Film Festival
The world premiere of "America You Kill Me," a Detroit-produced documentary about the triumphs and struggles of gay rights leader and Triangle Foundation [...]Read more about Jeff Montgomery Documentary to Kickoff Freep Film Festival
Obituary: Stuart Itzkowitz
[Photo: Stuart Itzkowitz in Detroit's Gay Pride March, ca. 1975] Pioneering Metro Detroit gay activist, psychologist, one-time diarist and retired Wayne State [...]Read more about Obituary: Stuart Itzkowitz
OBITUARY Frederick William Hoffman
OBITUARY Frederick William Hoffman May 18, 1951 – October 26, 2019 Auto Industry supporter and former honorary consul for the Federal Republic of Germany, [...]Read more about OBITUARY Frederick William Hoffman
Gov. Whitmer Makes Appointments to Michigan Women's Commission, Announces New Executive Director
LANSING – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Women's Commission and the selection of Cheryl Bergman to serve as the [...]Read more about Gov. Whitmer Makes Appointments to Michigan Women's Commission, Announces New Executive Director
Jason Hoskins for Southfield City Council: 'We Can Do Great Things If We Have the Right Voices'
Millennial Perspective Jason Hoskins believes Southfield has a great foundation. And he sees tremendous potential. "I never thought I'd be actually running for [...]Read more about Jason Hoskins for Southfield City Council: 'We Can Do Great Things If We Have the Right Voices'
History Wheel: The '00s - 2004
February – Detroit Public Schools CEO Creates Task Force, Looks at LGBT Student Issues: In response to a community town hall, Detroit Public Schools CEO Dr. [...]Read more about History Wheel: The '00s - 2004
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
Jex Judd Talks Evolution of Gender Politics
Candidate Rachel Hood Hired Michigan's First Openly Queer Non-Binary Campaign Manager It's safe to say that one cannot sustain a long-term career in politics [...]Read more about Jex Judd Talks Evolution of Gender Politics
America You Kill Me': Jeffrey Montgomery Documentary On Track for 2019 Release
Known by many for being the face of the Midwestern LGBTQ movement for years, Jeffrey Montgomery was a highly-lauded individual. He won the the Spirit of [...]Read more about America You Kill Me': Jeffrey Montgomery Documentary On Track for 2019 Release
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
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
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
Viewpoint: Black History/Herstory Pt.2
By Imani Williams The series continues by recognizing the contributions and talents of a sister in the movement who moves with grace and style and the old soul [...]Read more about Viewpoint: Black History/Herstory Pt.2
November 2006 highlights
She/he Said "We're all God's children and if you're a real minister, and a real child of God, you're going to accept anybody … . I try to stay away from [...]Read more about November 2006 highlights
Leaving behind the year of the good, bad, weird
A few potholes didn't weather the pros of 2006. Sure, there was the bad (the banning of affirmative action). And there was the weird (Pastor Ted Haggard's [...]Read more about Leaving behind the year of the good, bad, weird
June 2006 Highlights
SHE/SAID "You would like to think I'd be exemplary; I'd say, 'Let us go to therapy together, let us work this through, find out what you really are and what [...]Read more about June 2006 Highlights
Author dreams of 'beautiful continuum'
SHe/he Said "Evangelical Christians seem sincere in their desire to help build healthy, lasting marriages. Well, if that's their goal, encouraging gay men to [...]Read more about Author dreams of 'beautiful continuum'
April 2006 Highlights
She/he Said "Maybe what a gay icon is, is a person who is rooted for – in other words, cheered on – by people who feel different." – Liza Minnelli as quoted [...]Read more about April 2006 Highlights
Rainbow House foundation growing
By Dawn Wolfe Gutterman ANN ARBOR – When last BTL spoke with Rainbow House Project organizer Nicole Appleberry, the project was in its infancy. Now, the [...]Read more about Rainbow House foundation growing
Open lesbian appointed to state board
By Dawn Wolfe Gutterman LANSING – On Jan. 12, Governor Jennifer Granholm's office announced the appointment of Joette Lambert PhDc, RN, to a position on the [...]Read more about Open lesbian appointed to state board
Triangle Foundation honors judges, lawmaker; calls for new coalition
By Cornelius A. Fortune DEARBORN – Members of the Triangle Foundation in association with the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force honored Judge Nancy Francis [...]Read more about Triangle Foundation honors judges, lawmaker; calls for new coalition
Granholm makes new appointment to election board
LANSING – On April 1, Gov. Jennifer Granholm made a new Democratic appointment to the state's elections board after her original nominee, Dorothy Jones, was [...]Read more about Granholm makes new appointment to election board
Michigan bracing for amendment fight
FARMINGTON – The Coalition for a Fair Michigan is beginning what many community leaders are calling the most monumental battle yet in the LGBT rights [...]Read more about Michigan bracing for amendment fight
Michelle Obama speaks to supportive crowd in Pontiac
By Cathy Markes PONTIAC – Nearly 300 people crowded a renovated theater in downtown Pontiac last Wednesday to hear Michelle Obama share her hopes for [...]Read more about Michelle Obama speaks to supportive crowd in Pontiac
Domestic Partner Issue Letter from Governor Granholm
December 3, 2004 Friends, I am writing today to clarify confusion caused by a series of inaccurate news headlines. Yesterday's news carried stories claiming [...]Read more about Domestic Partner Issue Letter from Governor Granholm
EQMI Political Mixer Raises Concerns
It's been two years since Equality Michigan hosted a major fundraising event, and while the organization's Fall reception – a political mixer – on Dec. 2 [...]Read more about EQMI Political Mixer Raises Concerns
Former Chrysler Executive Talks Workplace Inclusivity
Fred Hoffman, former Chrysler executive and his husband, Jim Stokes, married on Nov. 29, 2015 after 32 years together. The couple resides in Dearborn. The Fiat [...]Read more about Former Chrysler Executive Talks Workplace Inclusivity
Michigan Supreme Court Lets Down LGBT Families, Again
By Jay Kaplan The verdict is in, it seems: LGBT co-parents can have their kids unilaterally taken away from them by their former partner (the legal parent) – [...]Read more about Michigan Supreme Court Lets Down LGBT Families, Again
Austin, Ahmed Partner to Rebuild Michigan Public Education System
Education and inclusion are the most important challenges facing Michigan today, according to State Board of Education President John Austin (D-Ann Arbor) and [...]Read more about Austin, Ahmed Partner to Rebuild Michigan Public Education System
BREAKING: Jeffrey Montgomery, Triangle Foundation Founder, Has Died
Jeff Montgomery and his brother walking in the 2016 Detroit Pride Parade. BTL Photo: AJ Trager Jeffrey Montgomery, founder of the Triangle Foundation – the [...]Read more about BREAKING: Jeffrey Montgomery, Triangle Foundation Founder, Has Died
A Political Coming-of-Age for the LGBT Rights Movement
By Wendy Howell 11/08/2006 In my travels about the country on the campaign trail, I've noticed something striking: in most places, there has been a yawning [...]Read more about A Political Coming-of-Age for the LGBT Rights Movement
LGBT leaders request meeting with Granholm
On Dec. 9, a group of LGBT activists sent the following letter to Governor Jennifer Granholm. They are awaiting a response from her office. Dear Governor [...]Read more about LGBT leaders request meeting with Granholm
Scathing, timely satire returns to The Second City - and you'll LOL and ROFL
In years past, The Second City-Detroit was known for its biting satires. No subject was deemed too sacred, and no local personality went untouched. But over [...]Read more about Scathing, timely satire returns to The Second City - and you'll LOL and ROFL
Michigan Graduate Named New Head Of LGBT Congressional Staff Association
BY BTL STAFF WASHINGTON D.C. — Mitchell Rivard, a graduate of Michigan State University and communications assistant for former Governor Jennifer Granholm, [...]Read more about Michigan Graduate Named New Head Of LGBT Congressional Staff Association
You're not the boss of me.'
Usually this statement is heard coming out of the mouths of bratty kids or rebellious teenagers, not the Attorney General and Secretary of State. However, [...]Read more about You're not the boss of me.'
MSHDA Under Investigation, Snyder Fundraiser Raises Questions
LANSING – You thought YOU had a bad Monday. Republican Gov. Rick Snyder's day started with revelations that the Michigan State Housing Development Authority [...]Read more about MSHDA Under Investigation, Snyder Fundraiser Raises Questions
Brown Blasts Snyder On Marriage Ban
A record number of candidates spoke to those gathered at the LGBT Caucus at the Michigan Democratic Convention on Aug. 23 in Lansing. Oakland County Clerk and [...]Read more about Brown Blasts Snyder On Marriage Ban
Rudy Serra, State Rep 27th District
Read about Garnet Lewis, candidate for 32nd Senate District Read about Jon Hoadley, State Rep 60th District Read about Jeremy Moss, State Rep 35th [...]Read more about Rudy Serra, State Rep 27th District
Creep of the Week: Bill Schuette
In 2004 when voters passed the so-called Michigan Marriage Amendment I had been "married" for a little over a year. My wife and I had a wedding on the eve of [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Bill Schuette
