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Celebrate Swagger with Drag Kings, Attend a Virtual Artist Talk, Shriek for 'Shrek'
January in Southeast Michigan is that special time of year when your body wants a nap and your spirit wants a party — and now your calendar can suggest “Why not [...]Read more about Celebrate Swagger with Drag Kings, Attend a Virtual Artist Talk, Shriek for 'Shrek'
Where We Go One, We Go All': EQMI Chair Buzz Thomas on Coming Out, Supporting Trans Community
A profile of Buzz Thomas should include the narrative of how the former state senator was, in his words, "that kid" who grew up surrounded by politics and [...]Read more about Where We Go One, We Go All': EQMI Chair Buzz Thomas on Coming Out, Supporting Trans Community
Schuette Endorsement in Grand Rapids Causes Backlash
LGBTQ-Friendly Businesses Protest the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Updated Monday, Oct. 1: The Detroit News reported that Founders Brewing Co. is not [...]Read more about Schuette Endorsement in Grand Rapids Causes Backlash
EQMI Concerned About Language in Proposed City Ordinances
On Monday, the Saline City Council will be presented with a revised draft of a non-discrimination ordinance for consideration. Council was set to vote on the [...]Read more about EQMI Concerned About Language in Proposed City Ordinances
Grooming Future LGBTQ Leaders
The Equality March in Flint this past June. Photo courtesy of Equality Caucus. Nicole Derusha-Mackey is on a mission to build a farm team full of LGBTQ people [...]Read more about Grooming Future LGBTQ Leaders
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
Walled Lake City Council Candidate Called Out for Hate Speech
Dan Lauffer Facebook photo A religious extremist running for city council in Walled Lake is creating controversy on the internet. Dan Lauffer, also known as [...]Read more about Walled Lake City Council Candidate Called Out for Hate Speech
MCRC 'Barred by the Attorney General from Taking Action'
The Michigan Civil Rights Commission tabled a request in Lansing on Monday night by Equality Michigan for interpretive statement on "sex" in ELCRA. Photo [...]Read more about MCRC 'Barred by the Attorney General from Taking Action'
Jackson LGBTQ Leader Loses Home, Pets to Arson
Update: On Aug. 14, director of police and fire service in the city of Jackson, Elmer Hitt, confirmed the fire, which started near the front door, is arson. [...]Read more about Jackson LGBTQ Leader Loses Home, Pets to Arson
Take Action: Michigan Civil Rights Commission Meeting
BY BTL STAFF Update on Sept. 12: On Sept. 18, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission will consider a request to take action on anti-LGBTQ discrimination. The [...]Read more about Take Action: Michigan Civil Rights Commission Meeting
Local Governments to Fly Transgender Pride Flags in Michigan
BY BTL STAFF Photo courtesy of Nathan Triplett The International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31 is an annual holiday dedicated to celebrating [...]Read more about Local Governments to Fly Transgender Pride Flags in Michigan
Jackson City Council Defers Action on Referendum Petition
Photo courtesy of Nathan Triplett Updated March 29: JACKSON – The Jackson City Council voted on Tuesday night to defer action until April 11 on a referendum [...]Read more about Jackson City Council Defers Action on Referendum Petition
Stand with Gavin Rally in Lansing
The Trump administration made a callous and cruel decision to rescind federal guidance on the rights of transgender students at school and underscores the [...]Read more about Stand with Gavin Rally in Lansing
Equality Michigan's New Strategy is Bold Risk in This Political Season
Stephanie White, EQMI executive director said, "There is a huge population, both LGBTQ people and our straight allies, that want us to win equality." BTL file [...]Read more about Equality Michigan's New Strategy is Bold Risk in This Political Season
City of Jackson Approves Non-discrimination Ordinance 5-2
Photo courtesy of Nathan Triplett, EQMI JACKSON – The Jackson City Council voted Tuesday night to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and [...]Read more about City of Jackson Approves Non-discrimination Ordinance 5-2
LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance Advances in Jackson
BY BTL STAFF Photo courtesy of Nathan Triplett, EQMI JACKSON – More than 400 people came to the Jackson City Council Meeting on Tuesday night in support of [...]Read more about LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance Advances in Jackson
Harmful Voter ID Bill Clears House Committee
Updated Thursday, Dec. 1 A Harmful voter ID bill, HB 6066, cleared the Michigan House Elections Committee on a 5-3 party-line vote this afternoon. "They are [...]Read more about Harmful Voter ID Bill Clears House Committee
Urge Michigan Attorney General to Withdraw from Federal Lawsuit
Transgender rights are being litigated in several states and Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette joined one of two multi-state lawsuits with attorneys [...]Read more about Urge Michigan Attorney General to Withdraw from Federal Lawsuit
State Sen. Rick Jones Breaks with Caucus, Co-Sponsors Hate Crimes Amendment
State Sen. Rick Jones (R-Grand Ledge) listens as the LGBT community mourned the loss of lives n Orlando June 12. He joined the crowd of over 100 people at the [...]Read more about State Sen. Rick Jones Breaks with Caucus, Co-Sponsors Hate Crimes Amendment
Bay City Passes Controversial Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
BY BTL STAFF MLive reports that the Bay City Commission voted unanimously Monday on anti-discrimination protections for city employees, contractors and in [...]Read more about Bay City Passes Controversial Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
Equality Michigan Starts New Year with New Plan
It's a new year, and Equality Michigan has a new political team in place to drive what they are calling a new three to four year legislative plan to move LGBT [...]Read more about Equality Michigan Starts New Year with New Plan
Triplett Joins Equality Michigan Senior Staff
BY BTL STAFF DETROIT – Equality Michigan, the statewide LGBT anti-violence and advocacy organization, appointed former East Lansing mayor Nathan Triplett, [...]Read more about Triplett Joins Equality Michigan Senior Staff
2015 Election Results
BY AJ Trager Michigan voters came out to the polls Nov. 3 to vote on a number of proposals and elected official positions. Based on the results of the vote, [...]Read more about 2015 Election Results
Lesbian Power Couple Finally Ties The Knot
BY AJ Trager LANSING – A lesbian power couple who have worked hard to improve LGBT equality in the state, Gina Calcagno and Nicolette Siragusa, have finally [...]Read more about Lesbian Power Couple Finally Ties The Knot
State House Committee Passes HB4052 With Amendments
BY AJ TRAGER LANSING – The House Committee on Commerce and Trade has voted to approve House Bill 4052, the "Local Government Employer Mandate Prohibition [...]Read more about State House Committee Passes HB4052 With Amendments
38 Local Non-Discrimination Ordinances Saved
Rep. Jeremy Moss, D-Southfield. BTL photo: Rita Deibler LANSING — LGBT activists breathed a sigh of relief when a provision that could have invalidated all 38 [...]Read more about 38 Local Non-Discrimination Ordinances Saved
State House GOP Introduces Bill To Void Local Human Rights Ordinances
BY AJ TRAGER LANSING – In an attempt to create uniform community benefits ordinances throughout the state, a Michigan lawmaker has waged war against the 38 [...]Read more about State House GOP Introduces Bill To Void Local Human Rights Ordinances
Swift Action From Lansing Public Transit Was Right Thing to Do
Last week, BTL and media partner City Pulse reported on the experiences of Lansing resident Diane and the Capital Area Transportation Authority. It was a mess [...]Read more about Swift Action From Lansing Public Transit Was Right Thing to Do
East Lansing Approves Equal Benefits Ordinance
By AJ Trager EAST LANSING – The East Lansing City Council approved an Equal Benefits Ordinance on Sept. 2 that will prohibit the city from entering into [...]Read more about East Lansing Approves Equal Benefits Ordinance
GALLERY: Mark Schauer Joins Equality Rally In Lansing
123456789On the eve of historic hearings at the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on the issue of marriage equality, supporters rallied in Lansing. [...]Read more about GALLERY: Mark Schauer Joins Equality Rally In Lansing
Duggan Signs On In Support Of Marriage Equality
BTL Staff Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan became Michigan's 19th Mayor to sign on to the Freedom To Marry pledge this week. DETROIT- Mayor Mike Duggan joins with [...]Read more about Duggan Signs On In Support Of Marriage Equality
Clergy Come Out In Support Of Michigan Same Sex Couples
In the wake of the ruling in favor of marriage equality by Judge Bernard Friedman in the DeBoer v. Snyder case March 21, a number faith-based expressions of [...]Read more about Clergy Come Out In Support Of Michigan Same Sex Couples
Request To Remove Stay Based On Process And Substance
From left to right, Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum, East Lansing Mayor Nathan Triplett, Emily Dievendorf, executive director of Equality Michigan, Glenna [...]Read more about Request To Remove Stay Based On Process And Substance
BREAKING: Holder Asked To Recognize Michigan Marriages
BTL Staff Report Oakland County couples were filled with hope, love and determination Saturday, March 22 as they waited to fulfill a chance to legally marry. [...]Read more about BREAKING: Holder Asked To Recognize Michigan Marriages
Delta Township Begins Ordinance Consideration Process
The Delta Township Board of Trustees heard comments from residents June 3. BTL photo: Todd Heywood DELTA TWP. The Delta Township Board of Trustees Monday [...]Read more about Delta Township Begins Ordinance Consideration Process
One Capitol Region Plans To Make Lansing Area 'Discrimination Free'
Nathan Triplett, Mayor Pro Tem City of Easy Lansing, addresses a press conference in front of the state capitol on Wednesday. Behind him (left to right) are [...]Read more about One Capitol Region Plans To Make Lansing Area 'Discrimination Free'
Michigan Elected Leaders Announce Plans To Expand Nondiscrimination Protections
Nathan Triplett, Mayor Pro Tem City of Easy Lansing, addresses a press conference in front of the state capitol on Wednesday. Behind him (left to right) are [...]Read more about Michigan Elected Leaders Announce Plans To Expand Nondiscrimination Protections
Notorious anti-gay group headed for Michigan
LANSING – The Westboro Baptist Church will protest a Lansing public high school and both Michigan State University and Central Michigan University on April [...]Read more about Notorious anti-gay group headed for Michigan
East Lansing celebrates nation's oldest LGBT nondiscrimination law
While some in the Michigan legislature are working to push through legislation that would roll back local nondiscrimination laws, the city of East Lansing [...]Read more about East Lansing celebrates nation's oldest LGBT nondiscrimination law
Ads call on Snyder to 'be the one tough nerd we elected'
Sign on to a letter telling Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder treating all families equally is good for our state. {URL http://talkbacktorick.com} LANSING – In [...]Read more about Ads call on Snyder to 'be the one tough nerd we elected'
2011 Michigan election wrap-up
Pro-equality candidates win in most races A majority of pro-equality candidates won Nov. 8 in local races across the state. Of the 19 candidates endorsed by [...]Read more about 2011 Michigan election wrap-up
Pro-equality candidates win in most Michigan races
A majority of pro-equality candidates won last night in local races across the state. Of the 19 candidates endorsed by Equality Michigan Pride PAC, 13 won [...]Read more about Pro-equality candidates win in most Michigan races
Equality Michigan Pride PAC announces additional endorsements
DETROIT- On Monday Equality Michigan Pride PAC "Nominate a Pro-Equality Candidate" campaign announced the endorsement of three additional candidates for [...]Read more about Equality Michigan Pride PAC announces additional endorsements
Teen out-protests Westboro Baptist Church
Tara Cavanaugh A teenager in East Lansing was awarded a resolution by the East Lansing City Council on Dec. 7 for helping organize a peaceful protest against [...]Read more about Teen out-protests Westboro Baptist Church
Michigan Walks!
By Cornelius A. Fortune (Left to right) Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion HIV/AIDS Program Director Andrea Roberson, AIDS Partnership [...]Read more about Michigan Walks!
Triangle Pride PAC Endorses...
by Sean Kosofsky All Politics is Loco It seems like every year is an election year. Well, it is. Triangle Pride PAC, like other political action committees, [...]Read more about Triangle Pride PAC Endorses...
Political Round-Up
Nathan Triplett to run for East Lansing City Council EAST LANSING,AeiNathan Triplett, a Michigan Equality Board Member and supported of the LBGT community, has [...]Read more about Political Round-Up
