Rep. Hartzler Wants Another Shot at Anti-Trans Military Amendment
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) is seeking another shot at barring funds for transition-related case in the U.S. military. [...]
Meet the LGBT Activist Running for Detroit City Council
Nguvu Tsare's name means "defend your power" in Swahili and in a sense, that's what he wants to do for the residents of Detroit. "My name really represents my [...]
Nominations Are Out for The 2017 Wilde Awards
Theater professionals from across Michigan will gather Aug. 28 when The 2017 Wilde Awards are presented at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West [...]
Out In Force
BY EMELL DERRA ADOLPHUS Police officer Danielle Woods would sooner flash you a smile than her badge. Both are equally bright, formidably disarming, and [...]
Progressive Groups Hold Health Care Town Halls
BY BTL STAFF Congressman Dan Kildee (D-Flint) engaged the community in Plymouth on July 16 during the first in a series of health care town halls. BTL Photos: [...]
Trumpcare Appears Defeated, But LGBT Opponents Remain Wary
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE President Trump poses in cab of firetruck on day GOP support for Trumpcare crumbles. Image courtesy of C-SPAN After [...]
Rhode Island Becomes 10th State to Ban 'Ex-Gay' Therapy
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Gov. Gina Raimondo (D-R.I.) signed a ban on "ex-gay" therapy for youth. Photo public domain The governor of Rhode Island [...]
U-M Announces LGBTQ Alumni Group
The University of Michigan Alumni Association has announced the formation of a new LGBTQ alumni group. A former group did exist, but it became inactive, so a [...]
States Urged to Ensure Bathroom Access for Trans Kids Under Title IX
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE A coalition of groups is urging states to ensure transgender students like Gavin Grimm have access to school restrooms [...]
LGBTQ People of Color's Experiences with Law Enforcement Explored
BY BTL STAFF In 2011, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a report on law enforcement in New Orleans that focused primarily on racial bias and [...]
Celebrating Jeff Montgomery's Legacy One Year After His Death
BY BTL STAFF Equality Michigan issued a statement today to remember and honor the legacy of Jeff Montgomery who died one year ago. "As the founder of the [...]
Stonewall for Revolution to Host Gubernatorial Forum
Shri Thanedar, Abdul El-Sayed and Bill Cobbs Democratic candidates running for governor will have a chance to speak directly to voters during a forum on LGBT [...]
