Between Bass And Treble: An Alto Story
BY AJ TRAGER Celeste McClellan-Zmich (L) and Barbara Zmich-McClellan (R) pose for a photo for BTL in their Ypsilanti home. Their Minature Schnauzer Tuko, while [...]
Gay Therapist Discusses Sexualities Of LGBT And Straight Men In New Book
BY AJ TRAGER In his latest book, "Is My Husband Gay, Straight or Bi?," certified relationship therapist and clinical sexologist Joe Kort, PhD, MSW, MA, with [...]
LGBT Judge To Speak At Ann Arbor Interfaith Service
By BTL Staff U.S. District Judge Judith Levy, one of only seven openly gay federal jurists in the nation, will discuss her remarkable journey at the First [...]
The First Trans Helpline In USA Is In Michigan
BY AJ TRAGER DETROIT – As reported this week by the Advocate, a new trans lifeline began taking calls in November and claims to be the first in the U.S. [...]
Ruth Ellis Center Celebrates 15 Years Serving LGBTQ Youth
HIGHLAND PARK – The Ruth Ellis Center is celebrating its 15th anniversary serving youth in Detroit and the metropolitan area. Established in 1999, Ruth Ellis [...]
Call To Action: Petition Seeks To Stop MiRFRA
BY AJ TRAGER MICHIGAN – A petition launched Dec. 9 to spread the word and gather support against the Michigan Religious Freedom Restoration Act is gaining [...]
Michigan Bishop Addresses MiRFRA
BY AJ TRAGER Rt. Rev. Wendell Gibbs pondered what the "sanctity of marriage" is that the current Michigan ban on LGBT marriage is trying to protect? Gibbs [...]
Michigan Bishop Addresses Religious Freedom And Harming LGBT People
BY AJ TRAGER To oppose the current proposed legislation allowing legal discrimination under the guise of religious freedom sign this petition. Click Here to [...]
WCC Expands LGBT Protections
By BTL Staff ANN ARBOR, Mich. – At its Nov. 18 meeting, the Washtenaw Community College (WCC) Board of Trustees voted unanimously to expand protections for [...]
Foster Children's Charity Collecting New Toys, Gifts For Holiday Bazaar
DETROIT – One local charity is determined to make sure metro Detroit-area foster children enjoy a merry Christmas. To that end, For The Seventh Generation [...]
Affirmations Hosts Information Session On LGBT Foster Parenting And Adoption
This month, Ennis Center for Children and Affirmations will present "Exploring Foster Parenting and Adoption for Singles and Couples." Topics at the event [...]
Judge Damon J. Keith Speaks In Detroit
By BTL Staff Michigan Roundtable presents a special evening with Judge Damon J. Keith entitled "Crusader for Justice" on Dec. 8. The organization, known for [...]
