Poll: 70 Percent of U.S. Voters Willing to Vote for Gay Male President
With Pete Buttigieg continuing to show strong numbers in the Democratic presidential primary, a new poll has found 70 percent of voters would be open to voting [...]
2018 Michigan Midterm LGBTQ Analysis: State Supreme Court
The current makeup of the seven-member court is five Republicans and two Democrats. Two Republicans were up for re-election Tuesday: Kurtis Wilder, who was [...]
Transgender Colo. House Candidate Declares Victory
A transgender woman on Saturday declared victory in her race for the Colorado House of Representatives. Media reports indicate Brianna Titone has [...]
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 [...]
Democratic Guide to Election Night 2018
For those still recovering from the shock that Republican Donald Trump won the Electoral College — and, thus, the White House — in 2016, the prospect of [...]
What's at Stake for LGBT Americans on Election Day
As voters head to the polls on Nov. 6 for the 2018 mid-term elections, they will decide a number of races (and one ballot question) that will directly impact [...]
HRC Releases Scorecard Congress, Measures Support of LGBTQ Equality
WASHINGTON— Last week the Human Rights Campaign, an LGBTQ activism organization, released its Congressional Scorecard. The Scorecard measures support for LGBTQ [...]
Garnet Lewis Campaign Team Releases TV Ad
On Friday, Oct. 19, the campaign team behind Garnet Lewis for Michigan State Senate, District 26, released a TV advertisement called "Getting Things Done." The [...]
Michigan's Progressive Voter Guide: What Voters Need to Know for Nov. 6
When searching for guidance about candidates who support progressive values, families, fairness, education, healthier children and a healthier planet, look no [...]
Dana Nessel Joined by Dr. Abdul El-Sayed at Dearborn Town Hall
Candidate for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel fielded questions on what she'll do to fight hate crimes, tackle the opioid epidemic and safeguard abortion [...]
City Council Hopeful Bill Ostash Talks Rebirth of Saginaw's Downtown
Saginaw City Council hopeful Bill Ostash likens the city's blueprint to a donut. At its core, Ostash said Saginaw is lacking in terms of its development. [...]
Pending Recall
When Ingham County voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 6, they'll find a usual list of candidates on their ballot everywhere except where it concerns the [...]
Megan Cavanagh for Mich. Supreme Court
Also, see our interview with other Michigan Supreme Court candidate Sam Bagenstos. Michigan Supreme Court candidate Megan Kathleen Cavanagh didn't plan on a [...]
LGBTQ Ally Sam Bagenstos Vies for Seat on Mich. Supreme Court
Also, see our interview with other Michigan Supreme Court candidate Megan Cavanagh. Considered by some to be the most important race for the people, the [...]
LGBT Candidates Could Produce Rainbow Wave in November
With the 2018 congressional mid-terms fast approaching, a record number of LGBT candidates are seeking election to all levels of government ranging from [...]
BBB Hosts Panel on 'Cultural, Social, Sexual and Political Power in the Age of 45'
The Black Bear Brotherhood of Detroit, a local social group dedicated to black gay men of size, and the Onyx Great Lakes Chapter, a fraternal order for men of [...]
Nessel Faces Tough AG Race
POLITICAL ANALYSIS The contours of the race to replace Republican Attorney General Bill Schuette are starting to clarify. On the Democratic side, openly [...]
Jason Morgan: 'We Need More Out, Gay Elected Officials."
From an early age, Washtenaw County Board Commissioner Jason Morgan was instilled with the idea that openly gay candidates could never successfully run for [...]
Barney Frank Comes to Michigan in Support of Dana Nessel
The most prominent gay politician in the U.S., Barney Frank, will be the special guest at an LGBTQ fundraiser for Dana Nessel, Democratic candidate for [...]
Energetic, Impressive Candidate Turnout at LGBTQ Democratic Caucus
On Saturday, Aug. 25, thousands gathered at East Lansing's Kellogg Hotel & Conference and Breslin Centers to vote at the Michigan Democratic Party's [...]
Wade Rakes Runs for U of M Board of Regents
BTL has also endorsed another LGBTQ candidate for WSU Board of Regents. Find out more here. Running for a spot on the University of Michigan's Board of Regents [...]
Sue Carter Runs for WSU Board of Governors
BTL has also endorsed another LGBTQ candidate for U of M Board of Regents. Find out more here. Editor’s Note: This article was updated on Thursday, [...]
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 [...]
