Jeremy Moss
Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary as LGBTQ+ Candidates Make Historic Gains
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate Democratic primary Tuesday with 49% of the vote, narrowly edging out moderate U.S. Rep. Haley [...]Read more about Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary as LGBTQ+ Candidates Make Historic Gains
Senate Candidate Haley Stevens Shows Us Her Receipts
When many of the country's centrist Democrats found reasons to lower their voices on LGBTQ+ rights after the 2024 election, Haley Stevens went in the other [...]Read more about Senate Candidate Haley Stevens Shows Us Her Receipts
When Allyship Looks Different: 9 People Showing Up for the LGBTQ+ Community
Allyship doesn't always look the way we expect. It's not always the loudest voice in the room, or the most predictable place. Sometimes it's an [...]Read more about When Allyship Looks Different: 9 People Showing Up for the LGBTQ+ Community
Gretchen Whitmer Reflects on Her LGBTQ+ Legacy (So Far) and the Gay Daughter Who Shaped It
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer isn't just a regular mom — she's a cool mom. She'll tell you herself. Or rather, her outfit will. She strides into the [...]Read more about Gretchen Whitmer Reflects on Her LGBTQ+ Legacy (So Far) and the Gay Daughter Who Shaped It
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Backs Five Michigan Candidates in 2026 Races
With Michigan's Aug. 4 primary drawing closer, five candidates across the state have earned endorsements from the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, the national [...]Read more about LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Backs Five Michigan Candidates in 2026 Races
Senate Mulls Giving Michigan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban the Boot
Senate Democrats are pushing to repeal Michigan's same-sex marriage ban, which remains on the books despite a 2015 US Supreme Court ruling that legalized [...]Read more about Senate Mulls Giving Michigan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban the Boot
10 Influencers Shaping the Political Zeitgeist in 2026 — in Michigan and Beyond
Michigan’s LGBTQ+ political power isn’t just in the capitol — it’s on TikTok, Instagram, podcasts and viral press conference moments. In 2026, influence looks [...]Read more about 10 Influencers Shaping the Political Zeitgeist in 2026 — in Michigan and Beyond
Why Jeremy Moss Won't Be Bringing a Pie Chart to a Knife Fight as He Runs for U.S. Congress
When I spoke with Jeremy Moss in November, he was weeks into recovering from a car accident that shattered his dominant arm. Another driver ran a red light, he [...]Read more about Why Jeremy Moss Won't Be Bringing a Pie Chart to a Knife Fight as He Runs for U.S. Congress
'We Exist and Matter Here': Mike McGuinness on Serving Pontiac as Its First Openly Gay Mayor
On Oct. 29, just days before Pontiac's mayoral election, City Council candidate Dawn Hannah grabbed a microphone at a local nightclub and urged the crowd [...]Read more about 'We Exist and Matter Here': Mike McGuinness on Serving Pontiac as Its First Openly Gay Mayor
22 Pride Source Stories from 2025 We Can't Stop Thinking About
From a biochemist-turned-activist organizing rallies in nine state capitals to a rural Upper Peninsula salon owner facing vandalism for welcoming trans youth, [...]Read more about 22 Pride Source Stories from 2025 We Can't Stop Thinking About
State Sen. Jeremy Moss Leading Charge to Finally Erase Michigan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban
State Sen. Jeremy Moss introduced legislation this week that would let Michigan voters decide whether to remove the state's archaic same-sex marriage ban [...]Read more about State Sen. Jeremy Moss Leading Charge to Finally Erase Michigan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban
2025 Election Recap: Pontiac Elects First Out LGBTQ+ Mayor While Detroit Council Strengthens Queer Representation
The 2025 election cycle has come to a close, and there has been a lot of noise around a few high-profile Democratic wins in New York City, Virginia and New [...]Read more about 2025 Election Recap: Pontiac Elects First Out LGBTQ+ Mayor While Detroit Council Strengthens Queer Representation
10 Queerly Perfect Halloween Costumes for 2025
Halloween 2025 is here, and whether you're handing out treats (or tricks) or hitting the “Queer Christmas” party circuit, we're offering costume [...]Read more about 10 Queerly Perfect Halloween Costumes for 2025
State Rep. Josh Schriver Called Queers Perverts. Guess Who Had The Fling Account?
According to records obtained by Metro Times, State Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) — the same lawmaker who introduced legislation in September to ban all online [...]Read more about State Rep. Josh Schriver Called Queers Perverts. Guess Who Had The Fling Account?
Rep. Josh Schriver's Porn Ban Bill Would Criminalize Transgender Representation Online
Michigan’s horrifying chaos goblin is back with perhaps his most ambitious assault on LGBTQ+ Michiganders yet. Fresh off his public humiliation over same-sex [...]Read more about Rep. Josh Schriver's Porn Ban Bill Would Criminalize Transgender Representation Online
Supreme Court Asked to Overturn Marriage Equality as Michigan GOP Escalates Attacks
A decade after the U.S. Supreme Court extended marriage rights to same-sex couples nationwide, the justices will consider this fall whether to take up a case [...]Read more about Supreme Court Asked to Overturn Marriage Equality as Michigan GOP Escalates Attacks
Rep. Josh Schriver Targets Elliott-Larsen LGBTQ+ Protections in Latest Attack
He's baaaack. And as per usual, wow, he's messy. Just months after getting publicly humiliated by State Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) for his failed [...]Read more about Rep. Josh Schriver Targets Elliott-Larsen LGBTQ+ Protections in Latest Attack
How the Road to Federal Marriage Equality Ran Through Michigan
When Keith Orr first introduced Martin Contreras as his husband at the neighborhood gay bar they owned together during Sunday brunch in March 2014, he paused [...]Read more about How the Road to Federal Marriage Equality Ran Through Michigan
'Don't Run Away': Garlin Gilchrist's Message to LGBTQ+ Allies as He Runs for Governor
Marching through the streets of Detroit in the 2025 Motor City Pride Parade on June 8, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist marked his 10th consecutive year at the [...]Read more about 'Don't Run Away': Garlin Gilchrist's Message to LGBTQ+ Allies as He Runs for Governor
Letter to the Editor: Jeremy Moss Congressional Bid Raises Free Speech Concerns About U.S. Responsibility in Gaza Conflict
This letter responds to Pride Source’s May 8 coverage of Michigan State Sen. Jeremy Moss announcing his candidacy for Michigan’s 11th Congressional District. In [...]Read more about Letter to the Editor: Jeremy Moss Congressional Bid Raises Free Speech Concerns About U.S. Responsibility in Gaza Conflict
Jeremy Moss, Michigan’s First Openly Gay State Senator, Defends Trans Rights as He Launches Congressional Campaign
Michigan State Sen. Jeremy Moss announced his candidacy May 8 for Michigan's 11th Congressional District, promising to bring the same bold advocacy that [...]Read more about Jeremy Moss, Michigan’s First Openly Gay State Senator, Defends Trans Rights as He Launches Congressional Campaign
Pragmatic Joy: Four Ways You Can Help Michigan's LGBTQ+ Community Thrive Despite Political Headwinds
I could go on at length (just ask my loved ones) about the palpable disappointment I’ve been feeling lately as “centrist Democrats” (we used to call them Reagan [...]Read more about Pragmatic Joy: Four Ways You Can Help Michigan's LGBTQ+ Community Thrive Despite Political Headwinds
Gay Sen. Jeremy Moss Confronts Schriver's Anti-LGBTQ+ Attack from the Front Row, Then Shuts It Down
In a dramatic turn of events at the Michigan Capitol Feb. 25, what was intended to be a show of conservative force against marriage equality quickly unraveled [...]Read more about Gay Sen. Jeremy Moss Confronts Schriver's Anti-LGBTQ+ Attack from the Front Row, Then Shuts It Down
Michigan Rep. Josh Schriver to Introduce Resolution Urging Supreme Court to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage
Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) plans to introduce a resolution urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges.
‘Governor Buttigieg’ Has a Real Ring to It, Don't You Think?
A new year has arrived and it’s brought a most unwelcome guest to the party: new and improved political anxiety and uncertainty. We know what’s about to happen [...]Read more about ‘Governor Buttigieg’ Has a Real Ring to It, Don't You Think?
How Michigan’s First Openly Gay Senator, Jeremy Moss, Finds Resilience Amid Election Uncertainty
I know many people have genuine worries about their future and the future of our country following the recent election results.The first election in which I [...]Read more about How Michigan’s First Openly Gay Senator, Jeremy Moss, Finds Resilience Amid Election Uncertainty
From Sunshine to Sanctuary State: How Michigan Became a Refuge for These Parents and Their Trans Kid
Over a decade after Ken and Amber Long relocated to Michigan from Florida with their two children in 2012, it feels like their move was meant to be. When their [...]Read more about From Sunshine to Sanctuary State: How Michigan Became a Refuge for These Parents and Their Trans Kid
Filling Rep. Slotkins Shoes: Curtis Hertel on His Plan to ‘Fight Back Against Extreme Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation’ in District 7
The presidential election has rightfully garnered the attention of many Americans, as former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris lay out two vastly [...]Read more about Filling Rep. Slotkins Shoes: Curtis Hertel on His Plan to ‘Fight Back Against Extreme Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation’ in District 7
LGBTQ+ Advocacy in the 2024 Election: A Conversation with Governor Whitmer
Since becoming the governor of Michigan in 2019, Gretchen Whitmer has been a fierce ally for the LGBTQ+ community — not just through her words, but through [...]Read more about LGBTQ+ Advocacy in the 2024 Election: A Conversation with Governor Whitmer
5 Michigan Moments from the 2024 DNC We’re Still Talking About
The 2024 Democratic National Convention, held Aug. 19-22 in Chicago, was one for the history books. Not only was the event a national introduction to a [...]Read more about 5 Michigan Moments from the 2024 DNC We’re Still Talking About
Michigan LGBTQ+ Leaders Push Back After Former State GOP Chair Uses Gay Slur
When out gay Rep. Jason Morgan, vice chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, read what former co-chair of the Michigan GOP Meshawn Maddock posted about him on [...]Read more about Michigan LGBTQ+ Leaders Push Back After Former State GOP Chair Uses Gay Slur
Leading Michigan LGBTQ+ and Ally Officials React to Kamala Harris' Presidential Run
On Sunday, President Joe Biden released a letter to the American people detailing his decision to step aside and no longer seek reelection. Moments later, he [...]Read more about Leading Michigan LGBTQ+ and Ally Officials React to Kamala Harris' Presidential Run
Biden-Harris Campaign Launches LGBTQ+ Voter Initiative at Affirmations — How You Can Get Involved in the 2024 Election
The election season is officially heating up in Michigan, with a special focus on queer voters. On April 10, local and statewide community leaders and elected [...]Read more about Biden-Harris Campaign Launches LGBTQ+ Voter Initiative at Affirmations — How You Can Get Involved in the 2024 Election
Everything You Need to Know About LGBTQ+ Candidate Results in the 2023 Michigan Election
With the 2023 municipal elections in hindsight, there are some key takeaways to keep in mind when viewed through a queer lens. That’s what Pride Source found [...]Read more about Everything You Need to Know About LGBTQ+ Candidate Results in the 2023 Michigan Election
How the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute Training Provides Openly Queer Candidates With the Tools to Lead
Diverse sexual orientations and gender identities are considered assets on the campaign trail.
Watch Halloween-Themed Drag, Plus Other Queer Spooky Season Michigan Events
If you’ve been meticulously planning your Ken-who-strictly-does-beach costume, planning to join up with the Weird Barbie cult or plotting something horrifying [...]Read more about Watch Halloween-Themed Drag, Plus Other Queer Spooky Season Michigan Events
New State Budget Includes Unprecedented $10 Million Grant to Address LGBTQ+ Health Disparities
For the first time ever, the recently passed and signed 2023-2024 state budget will include an investment to address LGBTQ+ health disparities
Mark LaChey, ‘Unsung Hero’ of LGBTQ+ Politics in Michigan
Mark LaChey wanted to see tigers. With that objective in mind, the former first vice chair of the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) recently spent two weeks in [...]Read more about Mark LaChey, ‘Unsung Hero’ of LGBTQ+ Politics in Michigan
Michigan Sen. Jeremy Moss Is Here, Queer, And He Doesn’t Care If You Get Used To It
In a way, Michigan Sen. Jeremy Moss is a throwback to the kind of classic Michigan Democrat that led to the state’s reputation as a union-driven, blue-collar [...]Read more about Michigan Sen. Jeremy Moss Is Here, Queer, And He Doesn’t Care If You Get Used To It
Gov. Whitmer Announces New LGBTQ+ Commission at Motor City Pride
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new statewide initiative benefiting LGBTQ+ community members on June 11 at the Motor City Pride festival. Michigan’s first [...]Read more about Gov. Whitmer Announces New LGBTQ+ Commission at Motor City Pride
Queer Things to Do: Attend a Pride Fest, Dress Up for a Gala, Join a Queer Social Club
Pace yourselves, fam. The entire state of Michigan is virtually throbbing with Pride vibes this year, with events stacked up like endless hotcakes at IHOP. The [...]Read more about Queer Things to Do: Attend a Pride Fest, Dress Up for a Gala, Join a Queer Social Club
Look Out, New York and California, Michigan May Be the Next Best State for LGBTQ+ Equality
Hilary Murmers readily admits she didn’t have a lot of faith in Michigan.When Murmers and her spouse moved here in 2021, “We felt like, OK, we'll go try [...]Read more about Look Out, New York and California, Michigan May Be the Next Best State for LGBTQ+ Equality
I Witnessed Gov. Whitmer Sign Off on LGBTQ+ Protections in Lansing and, Yes, Of Course There Was Crying
Full disclosure: I have at least a dozen photos of myself standing next to Governor Whitmer since she was Candidate Whitmer in 2018. The first was taken at a [...]Read more about I Witnessed Gov. Whitmer Sign Off on LGBTQ+ Protections in Lansing and, Yes, Of Course There Was Crying
The Complete Timeline of LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Expansion in Michigan, 50 Years in the Making
Pop open the Champagne and sparkling juice. The day so many in the LGBTQ+ community tirelessly battled for has arrived. Gov. Whitmer has made good on her [...]Read more about The Complete Timeline of LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Expansion in Michigan, 50 Years in the Making
Former State Rep Candidate Feuding with Gay State Senator Jeremy Moss
The Michigan House of Representatives dodged a bullet when Wendy Webster-Jackson got trounced — she won a mere 20 percent of the vote — in her November bid to [...]Read more about Former State Rep Candidate Feuding with Gay State Senator Jeremy Moss
Gov. Whitmer Talks to Pride Source: Michigan's Most Powerful LGBTQ+ Ally on Drag Queens and Why She Cried Signing the Elliott-Larsen Bill (Exclusive)
Following the signing of Senate Bill 4, which amended the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include protections for the LGBTQ+ community, Pride Source was [...]Read more about Gov. Whitmer Talks to Pride Source: Michigan's Most Powerful LGBTQ+ Ally on Drag Queens and Why She Cried Signing the Elliott-Larsen Bill (Exclusive)
Critical Hurdle Cleared as ELCRA LGBTQ+ Amendment Passes Michigan House Vote
The bill to amend Michigan’s civil rights law (the 1977 Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, aka ELCRA) to include LGBTQ+ protections against discrimination cleared [...]Read more about Critical Hurdle Cleared as ELCRA LGBTQ+ Amendment Passes Michigan House Vote
