Alabama Takes The Lead in the National Race to the Depths of Anti-LGBTQ+ Depravity
In the race to be the most anti-LGBTQ+ state in the union, Alabama is pulling ahead.Gov. Kay Ivey (who, get this, is a Republican!) signed a law making the [...]
What Are We to Make of Lana Theis and Her Low-Blow Molestation Accusations?
What are we to make of State Sen. Lana Theis (R-Brighton)?To say she has promoted transphobic legislation is a fact. To say she has been an ardent opponent of [...]
Republicans Love Putin, Hate Gays. Rinse and Repeat.
I have tinnitus, which, according to the technician who did my hearing test, is pronounced TIN-uh-TIS rather than the more commonly heard ti-NI-tis. But no [...]
Florida Republicans Threaten to Take Mickey Mouse Out for Not Hating Gays Enough
I get a lot of texts from Donald Trump these days. OK, not from him, but from his campaign. I got one today that asked me to take a survey. Sure! I love [...]
Prosecutor Eli Savit and Sen. Adam Hollier Call for Changes to Michigan Laws Amid Rise in Violent Hate Crimes Against Trans Women
By Sen. Adam Hollier and Eli SavitNo one can deny that the state of Michigan is making strides in ensuring equality for all communities.The Elliott-Larsen Civil [...]
A Personal Reflection on Transgender Day of Visibility: Before My Sister Passed Away, She Came Out As Trans
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.March [...]
Florida Gov. Signs Law Targeting LGBTQ+ People in Effort to Make State Unhappiest Place On Earth
Well, he signed it. Just like everyone expected. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. And not only did he sign it, but [...]
A Michigan Student and Professor on Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill: Why It Matters to All and How to Talk About It
By Amy Brainer and Naja NileNaja Nile is a sophomore at the University of Michigan-Dearborn majoring in Women’s & Gender Studies with a certificate in [...]
Republicans Use Judge Jackson Hearing to Put Their Racism, Transphobia on Display
I’m writing this on the first day of the Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden’s nomination for the Supreme [...]
Hate Gays? Hate Abortions? Hate Women? You Might Be a Republican
A lot of really terrible shit in the news these days, so how about I start with a joke?A guy walks into a bar, the bartender says, “What can I get [...]
Apparently LGBTQ+ People Leave God and Putin No Choice But to Invade Ukraine
It was only a matter of time before LGBTQ+ people were blamed for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. There really and truly isn’t anything terrible that [...]
‘Beyond Ed Buck’ Is a Look at Two Tragic Topics Deserving of Their Own Films
Ed Buck is a monster. A maniacal, meth-addicted sexual predator. And a racist for good measure. So it's not surprising that “Beyond Ed Buck,” the [...]
