ACLU: Crucial Court Cases Are Promising Sign for LGBTQ+ Civil Rights
A recent Michigan Court of Appeals decision in People v. Rogers points the way to civil rights protections for Michigan's LGBTQ+ community. In July 2018, [...]
Church, Outside the Box: MCC-D Will Celebrate 49 Years at First Affirmations Service
September brings with it a new season and a new day for Metropolitan Community Church – Detroit (MCC-D). The congregation, which has been sharing space with [...]
LGBTQ Victory Fund Campaign Is Focused on Keeping Queer Neighborhoods in Michigan Together
Redistricting to align with the new U.S. Census results has become a hot-button political issue for a host of reasons. The way states redraw their maps will [...]
Michigan HIV Experts 'Excited' About the Possibility of a New HIV Vaccine In The Works
Moderna, in the news these days for its successful COVID vaccine, has announced it now intends to start human trials on a vaccine for HIV. The news about [...]
Charles Pugh Is Set to Be Released From Prison in December: 'I've Learned That the Past Is to Inform Us' (Exclusive)
Before Charles Pugh is released from prison on or around Dec. 22, the former Detroit City Council president tells Pride Source exclusively that he has learned [...]
Ann Arbor Council Bans Conversion Therapy As Pro-LGBTQ+ Mayor Calls Practice An 'Abomination'
The Ann Arbor City Council voted Monday, Aug. 16 to ban conversion therapy in the city. The 10-member board's vote was unanimous. "This is a good [...]
Howell Loses, Fair Michigan Wins After City Ousts Drag Queen Bingo Show from Melon Fest
Remember that drag queen bingo event in Howell? The one Meghan Reckling, a 36-year-old Michigan Senate aide and chair of the Livingston County Republican [...]
Remembering Joseph Verran: Lapeer Native Was Known For His Dolly Parton-Inspired Persona Jolene Sugarbaker
Joseph Verran, better known to many as Jolene Sugarbaker, died Tuesday, Aug. 10. He was 47. Verran, a native of Lapeer, grew up and spent most of his life in [...]
Michiganders Pete and Chasten Buttigieg Announce They're Becoming First-Time Parents
Raise a glass and make a toast: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband Chasten are going to be parents! On Aug. 17, Pete Buttigieg, the [...]
An Interview with SAGE's New Executive Director Angela Gabridge (Exclusive)
After a national search, SAGE Metro Detroit welcomes its new executive director, Angela Gabridge. Gabridge, an LGBTQ+ ally, has an extensive career in [...]
Michigan Court of Appeals Ruling a Big Win for Transgender Civil Rights in State
The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled last week that the state's ethnic intimidation statute extends to transgender individuals. Under the statute, a charge of [...]
Introducing Stevie: Watch Eminem's Child Come Out as Genderfluid and Bisexual
Detroit-based rapper Eminem's child has come out as gender fluid and bisexual. In an Aug. 7 TikTok video that began with the words "Watch me become more [...]
