An All-Purpose Hate Group
BY VICTOR LIEBERMAN Everyone knows that Donald Trump's election has given new life to racist and homophobic groups. But too few Ann Arborites know that one of [...]
In Memoriam: Lesbian Murder Victims Susan Pittman and Christine Puckett
BY BTL STAFF Christine and Susan at their wedding in June 1990. Photo courtesy of Facebook The LGBTQ community remembers and honors one of the darkest moments [...]
Jim Toy Celebrates 87-Young
1234567891011ÔÑÑÔÑÖThe community came out to celebrate Jim Toy's 87th birthday and raise money for the Jim Toy Community Center April 28. The event [...]
OBITUARY: Peter Cooper
OAK PARK – Peter Cooper, a longtime activist in the LGBT and Jewish communities, died of an apparent heart attack April 27. He was 64 years old. Cooper was [...]
Photographer Creates Snapshot of LGBTQ Living
123456789101112ÔÑÑÔÑÖWhen asked what home means to him, New York-based photographer Tom Atwood said, "Home is a refuge from the chaotic urban world [...]
White House: 'Religious Freedom' EO Will affect Churches, Not LGBT People
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Washington Blade photo by Michael Key An expected "religious freedom" order from President Trump will address the [...]
Holland Community Center to Increase LGBTQ Visibility
BY JIM LARKIN The irony wasn't lost on leaders of the newly formed Out On The Lakeshore. As the organization, which combines Holland is Ready and Holland [...]
Dine for Dollars, Support Fight Against HIV
UNIFIED – HIV Health and Beyond will hold its 22nd Annual Dining for Dollars fundraising dinner, silent auction and strolling raffle at a new location this [...]
Fair Michigan Justice Project Secures Another Conviction
The Fair Michigan Justice Project has proven to be effective in filling the need for rapid and respectful response to crimes committed against LGBTQ persons. [...]
Stamp Out Hunger in Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County residents are invited to help fight hunger by participating in Stamp Out Hunger, the nation's largest, single-day food drive on May 13. Hosted [...]
Volunteers Needed for AIDS Memorial Event
The "Always in our Hearts" Celebration of Life Display from 12-5 p.m. June 3-4 will honor those lives lost to AIDS as well as those infected and affected by [...]
Kallman Callout: Media Scrutiny
David Kallman sought to intervene in the lawsuit brought by Jackson Together against the City of Jackson on April 7. The lawsuit outlined numerous violations [...]
