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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
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 LGBTQ+ Leaders Prioritize Their Wish Lists for the Incoming Democratic Legislature — With an Amended Civil Rights Act at the Top
The 2022 midterm elections are history, and LGBTQ+ Democrats in Michigan are rightfully celebrating some significant wins. The state boasts a newly [...]Read more about Michigan LGBTQ+ Leaders Prioritize Their Wish Lists for the Incoming Democratic Legislature — With an Amended Civil Rights Act at the Top
For the First Time Ever, This Tiny Town in Michigan Will Have a Pride Festival
Allegan, Michigan is quintessential small-town America. There’s a main street and restaurants serving happy diners along the Kalamazoo River. It’s a place where [...]Read more about For the First Time Ever, This Tiny Town in Michigan Will Have a Pride Festival
Did a Homophobic Michigan Senate Block This Openly Gay Whitmer Appointee?
Former State Rep. Jon Hoadley, appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to serve on the board of Western Michigan University, was denied that opportunity by the [...]Read more about Did a Homophobic Michigan Senate Block This Openly Gay Whitmer Appointee?
How One Michigan Organization Is Working to End Sex Stigma in the Black Queer Community
One of this year’s virtual displays during LGBT Detroit’s Cold as Hell event, which was titled “Dungeons in Detroit,” featured a self-guided pleasure [...]Read more about How One Michigan Organization Is Working to End Sex Stigma in the Black Queer Community
Jon Hoadley Launches Political Action Committee to Benefit Candidates in West and Southwest Michigan
While Jon Hoadley isn't running for office this election cycle, the openly gay former state representative hasn't been politically idle. Quite the [...]Read more about Jon Hoadley Launches Political Action Committee to Benefit Candidates in West and Southwest Michigan
Is Sterling Heights Finally Ready For a Non-Discrimination Ordinance?
The city of Sterling Heights is socially conservative by almost anyone's account, including the mayor's. It was only seven years ago when the city unanimously [...]Read more about Is Sterling Heights Finally Ready For a Non-Discrimination Ordinance?
Gay Michigan Pastor Organizes Over 200 Faith Leaders to Call for Passage of the Equality Act
Two hundred faith leaders can't be wrong. In addition to being the campaign's tagline, that's the number of religious representatives that Michigan's [...]Read more about Gay Michigan Pastor Organizes Over 200 Faith Leaders to Call for Passage of the Equality Act
Presidential Election Results Still Too Close to Call
The results of the presidential election as of Wednesday afternoon remained up in the air. The New York Times reports Joe Biden as of 11:30 a.m. was ahead of [...]Read more about Presidential Election Results Still Too Close to Call
Jon Hoadley Loses Michigan Congressional Race
Jon Hoadley on Tuesday lost to U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.). The Associated Press declared Upton the winner early Wednesday morning. Hoadley, the former [...]Read more about Jon Hoadley Loses Michigan Congressional Race
Ongoing Election 2020 Results
Editor's note: This article will be continuously updated with the latest election results. As the results from the Tuesday, Nov. 3, presidential election [...]Read more about Ongoing Election 2020 Results
Races to Watch: LGBTQ Issues on the Line in Competitive 2020 Showdowns
All eyes on election night will be on the results of the presidential race, but a number of races throughout the country have major LGBTQ implications. Here's [...]Read more about Races to Watch: LGBTQ Issues on the Line in Competitive 2020 Showdowns
Election Night LGBTQ Hour-By-Hour Breakdown
It's a good bet that many LGBTQ people will be glued to their social media and news venues on Nov. 3. The Williams Institute, an LGBTQ think tank at UCLA, [...]Read more about Election Night LGBTQ Hour-By-Hour Breakdown
Candidate Jody LaMacchia Faces Homophobia in Bid for Michigan's 46th State House District
Opposition to Expanding ELCRA Homophobia has reared its ugly head in Michigan politics yet again in the 2020 election cycle. This time, it's Jody LaMacchia, [...]Read more about Candidate Jody LaMacchia Faces Homophobia in Bid for Michigan's 46th State House District
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
Fred Upton Supporters Launch Homophobic Campaign Against Gay Congressional Candidate Jon Hoadley
Fred Upton supporters have launched a homophobic $500,000 TV campaign against gay U.S. Congressional candidate Jon Hoadley that uses antiquated and false [...]Read more about Fred Upton Supporters Launch Homophobic Campaign Against Gay Congressional Candidate Jon Hoadley
We Condemn Upton's Homophobic Attacks on Hoadley
Jon Hoadley is the first openly LGBTQ person to run for Congress in Michigan, challenging incumbent Republican Fred Upton in Michigan's 6th district. Hoadley [...]Read more about We Condemn Upton's Homophobic Attacks on Hoadley
LGBTQ Activists Condemn U.S. Rep. Fred Upton for Homophobic Attacks on Jon Hoadley
U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-Michigan), one of the longest-serving members of the U.S. House of Representatives, has burnished a reputation for decency and [...]Read more about LGBTQ Activists Condemn U.S. Rep. Fred Upton for Homophobic Attacks on Jon Hoadley
Jon Hoadley Declares Victory in Congressional Primary Race
District 6 U.S. Congressional candidate Jon Hoadley (D) declared victory on Wednesday, Aug. 4, after earning 52.3% of the vote against primary challenger Jen [...]Read more about Jon Hoadley Declares Victory in Congressional Primary Race
LGBTQ Candidate Aug. 4 Primary Results
While most of the results from the Aug. 4 primary election have been submitted, an increase in mail-in absentee ballots due to the novel coronavirus pandemic [...]Read more about LGBTQ Candidate Aug. 4 Primary Results
Openly Gay House Rep. Sneller Talks Reelection Campaign, Goals in Age of COVID-19
A New Way to Campaign A politician's campaigning process is rarely a breeze, but as he vies for reelection for his third and final term in Michigan's House of [...]Read more about Openly Gay House Rep. Sneller Talks Reelection Campaign, Goals in Age of COVID-19
New Political Action Committee Benefits LGBTQ Candidates in Michigan
By the Numbers By his own account, Ferndale resident Oscar Renautt is "a numbers person." That's why, when he calculated how grossly underrepresented the LGBTQ [...]Read more about New Political Action Committee Benefits LGBTQ Candidates in Michigan
Hitting the Ground Running: Kevin Kresch Touts Unique Experience as Boon for House Rep. Race
It's been 20 years since Kevin Kresch first began to take notice of the political arena. Like many passions, the catalyst for its start wasn't especially [...]Read more about Hitting the Ground Running: Kevin Kresch Touts Unique Experience as Boon for House Rep. Race
Right to Wed, No Right to Work
By Daniel A. Gwinn Every year, my associate, Laura Bradshaw-Tucker, and I attend the mid-winter meeting of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the State [...]Read more about Right to Wed, No Right to Work
New Coalition Seeks to Amend ELCRA Via Citizen Initiative
New Campaign A citizen-led campaign is underway that seeks to initiate legislation that would expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and ban discrimination [...]Read more about New Coalition Seeks to Amend ELCRA Via Citizen Initiative
Mission Equality: Mission Accomplished
Equality All-Stars It may have been Friday the 13th, but the Equality Michigan Fall Reception was not the least bit unlucky for EQMI that night. With 400 in [...]Read more about Mission Equality: Mission Accomplished
LGBT Detroit to Go on Tour: Educating Michigan on New HIV Laws
LGBT Detroit is hitting the road for a five-city tour for black gay men to educate them about Michigan HIV law reforms. Community forums are scheduled to take [...]Read more about LGBT Detroit to Go on Tour: Educating Michigan on New HIV Laws
National, Local Democratic LGBTQ and Allied Leaders Convene at Detroit Forum
As the nation's eyes fell on Detroit last week for the Democratic presidential primary debates, Democratic LGBTQ leadership took advantage of the increased [...]Read more about National, Local Democratic LGBTQ and Allied Leaders Convene at Detroit Forum
Introduced Michigan House Bill Would Ban Flying of LGBTQ Pride Flag From State Buildings
A bill introduced in the Michigan House would ban the flying of the Pride flag – or any flag other than the Michigan or U.S. flags – from being flown from [...]Read more about Introduced Michigan House Bill Would Ban Flying of LGBTQ Pride Flag From State Buildings
Victory Fund Endorses Jon Hoadley for US Congress
Washington – Today LGBTQ Victory Fund, the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ leaders to public office, endorsed Michigan state [...]Read more about Victory Fund Endorses Jon Hoadley for US Congress
Kalamazoo Pride: 1 Festival, 4 Perspectives
Kalamazoo Pride, a two-day festival celebrating southwest Michigan's LGBTQ community, was at Arcadia Creek Festival Place June 7 to 8. Between The Lines spent [...]Read more about Kalamazoo Pride: 1 Festival, 4 Perspectives
Whitmerjoins LGBTQ Caucus Call to Expand Elliott-Larsen Protections
LANSING — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, along with Sen. Jeremy Moss (D–Southfield), and Reps. Jon Hoadley (D–Kalamazoo) and Tim Sneller (D–Burton) — members of [...]Read more about Whitmerjoins LGBTQ Caucus Call to Expand Elliott-Larsen Protections
Black Bear Brotherhood, Onyx Great Lakes Chapter, LGBT Detroit Host Community Forum on HIV in Black, Gay Community
Life, love and HIV within the context of the black, gay male experience was the topic of a town hall gathering on Friday, May 17, held at LGBT Detroit's [...]Read more about Black Bear Brotherhood, Onyx Great Lakes Chapter, LGBT Detroit Host Community Forum on HIV in Black, Gay Community
Your Parents are Going to Hell'
A Harsh Reality It's no mystery why 17-year-old Ellie Nagel-Bennett is so passionate about the Equality Act: she's experienced discrimination and homophobia [...]Read more about Your Parents are Going to Hell'
MDP LGBTQ&A Caucus Dedicated to Queering 2020 DNC Convention, Sets Goals Surrounding 2020 Elections
On Saturday, May 4, a collection of state politicians, representatives from LGBTQ non-profits and chairs of the Michigan Democratic Party LGBTQ&A Caucus [...]Read more about MDP LGBTQ&A Caucus Dedicated to Queering 2020 DNC Convention, Sets Goals Surrounding 2020 Elections
Amritha Venkataraman: From HRC to Hoadley Headquarters
"I had to say yes" What do you do when you're the Human Rights Campaign's state political director who just oversaw Michigan's blue wave and your old friend [...]Read more about Amritha Venkataraman: From HRC to Hoadley Headquarters
Michigan State Rep. Jon Hoadley to Run for Congress
This week openly gay State Rep. Jon Hoadley of Kalamazoo announced that he will run for Congress via press release. His message stated that he is running [...]Read more about Michigan State Rep. Jon Hoadley to Run for Congress
Rep. Jon Hoadley Nominated for Legislator of the Year Award
Progress Michigan has named six finalists for its 2018 Legislator of the Year award. Rep. Jon Hoadley (D-Kalamazoo) is one of those finalists. Hoadley reacted [...]Read more about Rep. Jon Hoadley Nominated for Legislator of the Year Award
Mark LaChey Elected First Vice Chair of Michigan Democratic Party, Roland Leggett Chair of LGBT & Allies Caucus
One day after the state emerged from a record-breaking cold snap, nearly 3,000 Democratic Michiganders gathered for the Michigan Democratic Party Spring [...]Read more about Mark LaChey Elected First Vice Chair of Michigan Democratic Party, Roland Leggett Chair of LGBT & Allies Caucus
BTL to Host Final Farewell Party for Common Language Bookstore Dec. 15
After 27 years as a beacon for those in Ann Arbor's and Southeast Michigan's LGBTQ community, Common Language Bookstore will be forced to close its doors one [...]Read more about BTL to Host Final Farewell Party for Common Language Bookstore Dec. 15
BTL World AIDS Day 2018 Analysis
The last several years have seen a dramatic shift in the HIV landscape in the country and specifically in Michigan. In September, San Francisco, long a bastion [...]Read more about BTL World AIDS Day 2018 Analysis
Legislature Must Stop Health Officials' Invasive Plans
BY BTL CONTRIBUTOR State health officials are using the newest science to address the HIV epidemic Michigan and to curb its growth. The new science certainly [...]Read more about Legislature Must Stop Health Officials' Invasive Plans
LGBTQ Candidates Make History in Michigan
A record number of openly LGBTQ candidates won races in Michigan Nov. 6. Leading that list is Dana Nessel who won a tight race for attorney general. That [...]Read more about LGBTQ Candidates Make History in Michigan
On Nov. 6 Ballot Firsts Abound
What to say to get you to vote that isn't already in a meme? That's my task and conundrum. So let's start with this: LGBTQ Michiganders, when sufficiently [...]Read more about On Nov. 6 Ballot Firsts Abound
Big Wins, Some Losses for LGBTQ Community in 2018 Michigan Primary
Last Tuesday's election brought some great wins for the LGBTQ community, most notably for State Rep. (D) Jeremy Moss who won with over 50 percent of the [...]Read more about Big Wins, Some Losses for LGBTQ Community in 2018 Michigan Primary
Lobby Day 2018 to Bring Community Members, Politicians Face-to-Face
Equality Michigan promotes anti-violence and advocacy for the LGBTQ community and it's continuing its fight for pro-LGBTQ policies and politicians at its next [...]Read more about Lobby Day 2018 to Bring Community Members, Politicians Face-to-Face
