Election
Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Hosts Zoom Town Hall, Urges Community to Flip Ballots Over
A virtual town hall meeting hosted by Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack, who is running for reelection, and Supreme Court candidate [...]Read more about Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Hosts Zoom Town Hall, Urges Community to Flip Ballots Over
Monday Night Democratic National Convention LGBTQ Overview
Long gone are the days when the Democratic National Convention slated only a token openly gay person on its pre-primetime schedule. Monday night, the first day [...]Read more about Monday Night Democratic National Convention LGBTQ Overview
A Preview and Schedule of the 2020 Democratic National Convention
There will be a lot of history made at this week's Democratic National Convention. Some of it will be highly visible – like prime-time closing night speeches [...]Read more about A Preview and Schedule of the 2020 Democratic National Convention
Dominique Jackson of 'Pose' Headlines Mission Equality Reception
At Home, Yet Together Although supporters of Equality Michigan could only meet virtually for this year's Mission Equality reception, with a headliner like [...]Read more about Dominique Jackson of 'Pose' Headlines Mission Equality Reception
Biden Picks Harris; Names Lesbian her Campaign Chief of Staff
It was not a big surprise, but it was a much-anticipated revelation: Democratic presidential nominee-apparent Joe Biden announced Tuesday that he has chosen [...]Read more about Biden Picks Harris; Names Lesbian her Campaign Chief of Staff
Harris as VP Pick Brings Diversity, LGBTQ Ally to Biden Ticket
Joe Biden made history Tuesday by selecting Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) as the first woman of color as a vice presidential candidate on a major party ticket, [...]Read more about Harris as VP Pick Brings Diversity, LGBTQ Ally to Biden Ticket
Black LGBT Group Wins Award to Combat Voter Suppression
LGBT Detroit, the city's Black LGBTQ+ service provider, has been awarded new grant funding by the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan to help eliminate [...]Read more about Black LGBT Group Wins Award to Combat Voter Suppression
Conservative Think Tank to Run Anti-Trans Ads Against Biden Campaign in Michigan
Politico reports that President Donald Trump's advisors are conflicted over whether to run anti-transgender advertisements as part of his reelection [...]Read more about Conservative Think Tank to Run Anti-Trans Ads Against Biden Campaign in Michigan
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
David Coulter Declares Aug. 4 Primary Victory for Oakland County Executive
Oakland County Executive Director David Coulter claimed electoral victory Wednesday morning during the Aug. 4 Michigan primary election. "I am grateful that [...]Read more about David Coulter Declares Aug. 4 Primary Victory for Oakland County Executive
Pose' Star Dominique Jackson to Keynote Virtual EQMI Event Aug. 7
Dominique Jackson, one of the stars of the critically acclaimed FX television series "Pose," will be the keynote speaker for Equality Michigan's annual Mission [...]Read more about Pose' Star Dominique Jackson to Keynote Virtual EQMI Event Aug. 7
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
5 LGBTQ Michigan State Rep. Candidates to Learn About Before the Primary
As the Aug. 4 primary election draws nearer, many voters have already made their picks by casting their absentee ballots. But for those BTL readers who are [...]Read more about 5 LGBTQ Michigan State Rep. Candidates to Learn About Before the Primary
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
Q&A with 43rd District Judge Candidate Rudy Serra
As the Aug. 4 primaries get closer, voters will not only choose to vote Democrat or Republican but they'll cast their ballots for nonpartisan positions, too. [...]Read more about Q&A with 43rd District Judge Candidate Rudy Serra
From Café to House: Greg Reyner Talks 4th State House District Campaign
From Crisis Comes Opportunity The novel coronavirus pandemic has affected the 2020 election cycle in countless ways. One extreme example is candidate Greg [...]Read more about From Café to House: Greg Reyner Talks 4th State House District Campaign
Q&A with 43rd District Judge Candidate Dennis Whittie
As the Aug. 4 primaries get closer, voters will not only choose to vote Democrat or Republican but they'll cast their ballots for nonpartisan positions, too. [...]Read more about Q&A with 43rd District Judge Candidate Dennis Whittie
Violent, Homophobic Text Messages Found on Alpena County Sheriff Candidate's Phone
Terry King is a candidate in the Alpena County sheriff's race who is facing criticism for violent and homophobic text messages that he sent on a county-owned [...]Read more about Violent, Homophobic Text Messages Found on Alpena County Sheriff Candidate's Phone
Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown has Reminders for Voters for the August Primary
Oakland County voters are requesting absentee ballots in record numbers and, typically, there are more spoiled ballots in the August primary elections than any [...]Read more about Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown has Reminders for Voters for the August Primary
Flipping Perspectives, Fighting for Change: How Union Steward Cynthia Thornton Plans to Engage the Community as District 7 State Rep
After years of union advocacy, Cynthia Thornton is prepared to run for office. After all, she says, when it comes to representing the people of Michigan's [...]Read more about Flipping Perspectives, Fighting for Change: How Union Steward Cynthia Thornton Plans to Engage the Community as District 7 State Rep
LGBT Lawmakers Lead Effort To Push Mail, Absentee Voting
Amid concerns the coronavirus pandemic could endanger voters seeking to cast their ballots in the 2020 election, LGBT members of Congress have launched an [...]Read more about LGBT Lawmakers Lead Effort To Push Mail, Absentee Voting
Full Steam Ahead: State Rep. Candidate Brendan Johnson on Campaigning, Surviving COVID-19
Change of Plans Baking Irish soda bread in one's kitchen while answering questions from potential voters might seem like an unusual way to campaign for office, [...]Read more about Full Steam Ahead: State Rep. Candidate Brendan Johnson on Campaigning, Surviving COVID-19
Campaign to Amend ELCRA Announces E-Signature Strategy
Change of Course As every aspect of the 2020 election cycle adapts to the constraints of social distancing, a campaign in Michigan that seeks to secure equal [...]Read more about Campaign to Amend ELCRA Announces E-Signature Strategy
LGBT Detroit Launches New Political Arm of Agency
LGBT Detroit has announced the launch of LGBT Detroit Mobilization, a new 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization aimed at endorsing candidates that support [...]Read more about LGBT Detroit Launches New Political Arm of Agency
Big Three Automakers Announce Joint Support for Banning LGBTQ Discrimination in Michigan
DETROIT – Michigan's "Big Three" automakers announced today their joint support for Fair and Equal Michigan, joining other business leaders, LGBTQ groups and [...]Read more about Big Three Automakers Announce Joint Support for Banning LGBTQ Discrimination in Michigan
Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes Talks Voter Outreach
Sobering Statistic Despite major pushes to encourage voter turnout, a statistic that might alarm LGBTQ activists is that 21 percent of LGBTQ adults are not [...]Read more about Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes Talks Voter Outreach
Bloomberg Campaign Reaches Out to Detroit's LGBTQ Community of Color
For anyone paying attention to the Democratic candidates in the 2020 presidential race, polls have shown repeatedly that at the start of primary season voters [...]Read more about Bloomberg Campaign Reaches Out to Detroit's LGBTQ Community of Color
Buttigieg Drops Presidential Campaign
Former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg, who had considerable success and made history as a gay presidential candidate, dropped on Sunday night his bid for the [...]Read more about Buttigieg Drops Presidential Campaign
Pete's Predicament: Winning Over Black Voters on Super Tuesday
With Super Tuesday just a few days away, Pete Buttigieg will be required to make wins among Black and Brown voters to stay in the game as a viable presidential [...]Read more about Pete's Predicament: Winning Over Black Voters on Super Tuesday
Buttigieg: 'I'm ready' to Take on Attacks Over Being Gay
Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg's being gay made him stand out in the first few months of his campaign last year, earning him a surge of media attention [...]Read more about Buttigieg: 'I'm ready' to Take on Attacks Over Being Gay
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
Iowa Caucus: Buttigieg Declares Victory
Openly gay Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg declared his campaign to be "victorious" following the caucus voting in Iowa Monday night, even [...]Read more about Iowa Caucus: Buttigieg Declares Victory
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
Detroit Bus Company Bussed Voters to Polls, Free
The Detroit Bus Company donated busses and organized volunteers to give free rides to the polls last Tuesday to anyone who needed one throughout Detroit, [...]Read more about Detroit Bus Company Bussed Voters to Polls, Free
Gay Representation Bolstered in House Amid Dem Election Victories
The LGBT caucus in the upcoming Congress will get a sizable boost in the aftermath of victories of gay congressional candidates on Election Day. Three gay and [...]Read more about Gay Representation Bolstered in House Amid Dem Election Victories
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
