45 Senators Call on Mattis to Resist Trump's Transgender Military Ban
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand leads 45 senators in calling on the Pentagon to resist Trump on transgender military service. [...]
Senate Rejects 'Skinny' Trumpcare in Narrow, Late-Night Vote
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) was among those who rejected "skinny" Trumpcare. Washington Blade photo by Michael Key The U.S. [...]
Ann Arbor OUTFest Marks 23 Years
BY DARIUS OSBORNE Photo courtesy of Jim Toy Community Center Ann Arbor is not only known for its world-renowned University of Michigan, but for its impeccable [...]
Ann Arbor Spiritual Center Welcomes New Director
Meet Lauren Tatarsky, 30, the new senior minister of the Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth in Ann Arbor since June. "We're an inclusive space and safe [...]
Dani Woods Presents Keynote Speech at HTJ Opening Ceremony
12345678ÔÑÑÔÑÖAround 60 people came out to Palmer Park in Detroit on Tuesday for the Hotter Than July opening ceremony and candlelight vigil. Music was [...]
Flint Coffee Shop Keeps Doors Open Despite Obstacles
BY JIQUANDA JOHNSON Ken VanWagoner helps a customer at the Good Beans Cafe in Flint. BTL Photo: Jiquanda Johnson The Good Beans Cafe is located at 328 N. Grand [...]
Gen. Dunford: 'No Modifications' to Trans Military Service for Now
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Gen. Joseph Dunford has said there will be "no modifications" to transgender policy until further guidance. File photo by [...]
Grownmance' Novel Inspired by Male Survivors of Abuse
By day she is Dr. Staci Hirsch, residential director for the Ruth Ellis Center in Highland Park. But by night, she is A.G. Davis, writer and official [...]
NGLCC Celebrates 15 Years of Supporting LGBT Businesses
BY MARK LEE, WASHINGTON BLADE NGLCC co-founder Justin Nelson is celebrating the organization's 15th anniversary. Washington Blade photo Michael Key The [...]
Detroit Repertory Theatre Announces 61st Season
BY BTL STAFF DETROIT – Michigan's longest running, nonprofit, professional theatre announces its 61st season. The Detroit Repertory Theatre continues its [...]
New Initiative Will Provide Families Access to Fresh Food
BY BTL STAFF LANSING – The American Heart Association and the Michigan Healthy Food Access Campaign unveiled a new, statewide program to expand access to [...]
DOJ: Anti-Gay Discrimination Perfectly OK Under Federal Law
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE The Justice Department under Jeff Sessions rejected gay protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Photo [...]
