When a Casserole Is Not Enough: Building Healthcare Teams For the Years Ahead
When the morning of Nov. 6 came, and we learned Trump would be the next president, my first instinct was to text friends who had been delaying healthcare. "Now [...]
We're Still Here, We're Still Queer: What You Need to Know About Safe Protesting in 2025
In many ways, 2025 feels like 2017 all over again. Millions of Americans are engaging in protest as Donald Trump resumes the presidency, including local LGBTQ+ [...]
A Mother's Love, A Son's Journey: The Birth of Stand with Trans
In 2013, being a transgender teenager often meant navigating a world of isolation, fear and closed doors. According to the Williams Institute, an estimated [...]
How a Queer Collective in Detroit Is Dancing on Henry Ford's Grave
There was a time when Henry Ford weaponized square dancing to fight the growth of jazz music, which he claimed was a Jewish attempt to subvert wholesome [...]
As Affirmations Turns 35, Hope and Dynamic Support Remain at the Center
On the bustling corner of Nine Mile and Allen Street in the heart of Ferndale, a block from Woodward, sits the cheerful, brightly lit headquarters of [...]
A Queer Trip to Grand Rapids: Your Two-Day Itinerary for a Wintry Weekend Road Trip
Heading to Grand Rapids during peak winter may seem ill-advised for some, but quick road trips don’t have to stop after Labor Day weekend. This [...]
It’s a Wrap: Pride Source Stories That Shaped 2024
From a record-breaking Pride season to Brat Summer to a tumultuous election season that has left the community scrambling for solid ground, 2024 was one for the [...]
These Michigan LGBTQ+ Orgs Will Have Your Back in 2025 After Trump's Inauguration
The dust has settled. Donald Trump will be coming back into power in January — an exhausting thing for many LGBTQ+ community members to wrap their heads [...]
Trans Advocates Flood Michigan State House, U.S. Capitol
Ahead of the new year, trans advocates locally and nationally are speaking out. In Lansing, more than 120 activists joined up with Equality Michigan, OutFront [...]
How One Local Church is Promoting Inclusivity and Celebrating the Queer Community This Holiday Season
For many queer people, it can be intimidating to consider entering a religious institution. On top of their ornately overwhelming (but beautiful) architecture, [...]
Peek Inside Arcenciel, a Love Letter to the Queer Community and a Source of Subtle Resistance in a Troubling Era
In the vibrant landscape of Detroit's nightlife, a new beacon of hope and inclusivity has emerged. Arcenciel isn't just another venue — it's a carefully [...]
AG Dana Nessel Calls Out Michigan GOP Lawmaker Who Wants to Ban Same-Sex Marriage
There are few elected officials more staunch in their defense of LGBTQ+ rights than Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.On Monday, recently re-elected state [...]
