Local Survivor Sheds Light on Human Trafficking
In the well-to-do suburbs of Birmingham, it can be difficult to imagine something criminal taking place on the streets. However, for the then 15-year-old [...]
Nationally-Recognized Trainer to Campaign for Health First Responders
Look at Danielle Girdano today, and calling her a fitness guru wouldn't be inaccurate. She holds multiple world records in cycling, is the president of the [...]
A Safe Space for Comedy
If you ask Kai Quix what her comedy strategy is, it's simple: be honest. "I try to just speak about myself basically. Nearly all of my jokes are 100 percent [...]
Inclusive Justice Urges Educators to Support LGBTQ Students
Although based out of Ann Arbor's LGBTQ Jim Toy Center, Inclusive Justice describes itself as a "state-wide, faith-based coalition, inclusive of all traditions [...]
From Outlaw to Conformist
LGBTQ Identity in the Age of Marriage Equality For years the LGBTQ population has been considered to be a group of outlaws, living outside the margins of what [...]
Dignity Denied. Study Finds LGBTQ Seniors Especially Vulnerable to Religious Exemptions
Overall, MAP found that LGBTQ seniors are among the most vulnerable group to religious exemption rules because of their reliance on regular services in the [...]
MSU Investigating Allegations of Sexual Harassment Against Sue Carter
Sue Carter, an out lesbian professor at Michigan State University is being investigated by the Office of Institutional Equity over allegations of sexual [...]
BTL Michigan Women's March 2018 Coverage
Thousands of women from across the U.S. and the world joined together over Jan. 20 and 21 to march and rally together for equality. Over the course of that [...]
Southeast Michigan Religion and Health Officials Outraged by New HHS Rule
Patrick Yankee, chief development officer for Corktown Health Center The LGBTQ Community is no stranger to stigma. It infiltrates lives daily, and, sometimes, [...]
Non-discrimination Policies Trigger Recall, Lawsuits
Small Community East of Lansing Caught in the Middle of Battle for Equality in Schools By Todd Heywood Leaders of the Williamston Community Schools in Ingham [...]
Stand with Trans Adds Support Groups and Holiday Celebration
Valentine's Day can be a stressful time for many, particularly someone who might be dealing with coming out. That's why Stand with Trans is hosting a Share the [...]
Southeast Michigan YouTubers Release Coming Out Story
Coming out is almost never easy. Couple that with heavily Christian, highly conservative parents, and it becomes nearly impossible. That's why twins Michael [...]
