SCOTUS Sets Date For Same-Sex Marriage Hearing
BY BTL STAFF WASHINGTON D.C. – The Supreme Court of the United States has scheduled oral arguments to determine the constitutionality of marriage [...]
Temple Israel Hosts Event For Transgender Youth, Families
Temple Israel will host an informative evening about transgender, non-conforming and questioning teens for transgender youth and families dubbed, "You Are Not [...]
BREAKING: State House Committee Tells Kids Awaiting Placement Their Needs Don't Matter
LANSING – In a series of party line votes Wednesday morning, Republicans on the House Families, Children and Seniors Committee told kids waiting in the [...]
A Short List Of Potential Advocates For Marriage Equality At High Court
By Lisa Keen Renowned Supreme Court advocate Ted Olson remembers the first time he had a chance to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court: He didn't take [...]
EMU Discusses Needs Of At-Risk LGBT Homeless Youth
BY AJ TRAGER Panelists Stephanie Peck, Ken Marks, Jonah Thompson, Erich Pitcher and Suzie Staley give Ypsilanti, Michigan audience members deeper insight into [...]
Political Hors D'ouevres: Jase Bolger, Chris Ward, Ronna Romney McDaniel
Chris Ward Fatal Blow to Michigan Religious Freedom Restoration Act? Since last year, when former Speaker of the House Jase Bolger, R-Marshall, introduced the [...]
Affirmations Showcases Religious Art Exhibit
BY BTL STAFF FERNDALE – On exhibit for the first half of March, "Shower of Stoles" bears witness to the huge loss of leadership that many religious [...]
Update: Pugh Wants Accuser Named
DETROIT – Two separate motions were filed this week in the Charles Pugh text messaging scandal court case. First, Pugh, former Detroit City Council [...]
Web Series To Explore Sexuality And Gender Identity
BY BTL STAFF NEW YORK – WNET, the flagship PBS station, and PBS Digital Studios have announced the launch of "First Person," an original digital series [...]
Federal Government Backs Trans Youth In School Lawsuit
BY AJ Trager Stock Image WYANDOTTE – The Associated Press reports that the federal government is supporting a Detroit-area teenager who has accused several [...]
Affirmations Hosts Upcoming HIV/AIDS Art Exhibit
BY BTL STAFF FERNDALE – The Pittmann-Puckett Gallery at Affirmations will host an upcoming exhibition in honor of Black History Month. "Ebony, A Deeper Love [...]
aut Bar To Host Film Festival Meet Up
Meet up for a social hour at aut BAR, the longtime friend and supporter of the Ann Arbor Film Festival, at 5 p.m. this Sunday, Feb. 22. A major champion of the [...]
