Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist's Late Gay Uncle Inspired Him to Become an LGBTQ+ Ally
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist's LGBTQ+ allyship began when he was just a kid because of, he says, "someone I had a great deal of love for." That person was [...]
This Trans Woman Ran a Bear Bar in Detroit For Four Years, But Now She's Ready to Move On
Yes, Jaye Marie Carolan is the trans woman who owns the bear bar.She bought the Hayloft Saloon four years ago, knew exactly what it was — a gay bar for [...]
This Michigan Legislator Dreams of Putting Parents of Trans Kids in Prison for Life
A new bill introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives would make it illegal for parents and guardians to get gender-affirming care for minors. HB 6454 [...]
Queer Things to Do: Attend a Leather Pageant, See Jonathan Van Ness, Go Roller Skating in Costume
October is filled with fall delights, from crunchy leaves to orange-y … sights? Look, you didn’t come here for the poetry. Get out and experience [...]
Michigan Voters, Take Note: These Three State Ballot Issues Have Significant LGBTQ+ Implications
There are three statewide proposals on the Nov. 8 ballot in Michigan, and while not explicitly about the LGBTQ+ community, each of them has a connection worth [...]
For the Record, Megan Cottington-Heath Does Not Hate Men
Megan Cottington-Heath, an attorney who owns a family law practice, calls it the worst divorce she’s ever seen. The candidate for an open seat on the [...]
Other Non-Binary Characters Empowered This Michigan Author to Write One of Their Own
Move over, Mrs. Robinson. There’s a new cougar in town. And she’s a lesbian.You can find her in Michigan resident Meryl Wilsner’s new novel [...]
Tom Giuseppe, Dead at 79, Invested in LGBTQ+ Media and Influenced Michigan's Queer Bar Scene
He ended up a controversial figure but was popular and beloved at his peak. Tom Giuseppe, former owner of the nightclubs Backstreet in Detroit and Cobalt in [...]
Conservative Macomb County Continues to Make Strides for LGBTQ+ Community During Second Pride Event
Chris Kipp, Macomb County Pride (MCP) board member, is candid about the fact that the county doesn’t have a stellar reputation on LGBTQ+ issues. [...]
Is the LGBTQ+ Community Really Welcome in Pure Michigan? Michiganders Question the Campaign.
“Welcome to Pure Michigan” reads the sign greeting drivers entering the Wolverine State.The license plate in front of them might read [...]
Cannibal Pleads Guilty in Gruesome Michigan Grindr Murder of Kevin Bacon
Mark Latunski, 53, of Morrice, northwest of Lansing, pleaded guilty last week to the grisly death of 25-year-old Kevin Bacon on Christmas Eve in 2019, averting [...]
Joey Salamon’s Vibrant Paint Palette Is Spreading Queer Joy All Over Michigan
It’s a challenge to reconcile Joey Salamon’s exuberant art style — which favors primary colors, midcentury modern lines and bright, [...]
