A gay alumnus reflects on Penn State tragedy
By Kevin Naff When news broke this week about the heartbreaking tragedy unfolding at Penn State, a few easy predictions came to mind: iconic coach Joe Paterno [...]
ENDA, Race and Religion
Compiled By Howard Israel S/He Said "There is no evidence (the ban) will reduce health care costs, and it most certainly will make us less competitive. The [...]
How's your B3 advantage?
Parting Glances There's an old saying, "If you don't use it you lose it." It applies to both sex and voting. (Diddle in the parlor. Get screwed at the [...]
Many faces of queer bashing
by Warren J. Blumenfeld Viewpoint I never met Tyler Celmenti, 18, Billy Lucas, 15, Seth Walsh, 13, Asher Brown, 13, or Raymond Chase, 19 in life, but I feel I [...]
Never forgotten
by Gwendolyn Ann Smith Transmissions Summer wanes, and the days get shorter. Blue skies give way to grey skies and the occasional rain shower. A slight chill [...]
Readers respond to BTL Leadership Project "Trans and triumphant" featuring Detroit LGBT Leader: Ryan Oliver
Heard on Facebook You are such a positive force in the community, thank you so much Ryan. I'm blessed to know you. -Arlene Kish You are so awesome. Thanks [...]
2012: Taking the blue pill - Re-booting the dream
Let me be clear, the race for the 2012 presidency did not just begin. It began the day after Barack Obama was elected in November 2008. At the prospect of [...]
Creep of the Week: Michigan's Republican State Senators
Everyone knows that bullying is wrong. It is awful to be bullied and a person who is a bully isn't exactly a poster-child for a happy and healthy [...]
Parting Glances: Tommy Pitwool's 7
He lives with his mommy, Jean-Rose. His daddy, Darnell Prince Pitwool. And a dog named Armageddon. Tommy's home schooled. Living in Topelulu, Ala., famed [...]
In last week's issue, openly gay "Kids in the Hall" comic Scott Thompson told BTL bullied youth need to "grow a pair." Do you agree?
I totally disagree and find thee article misogynistic -Troy Hawkins I disagree and feel not everyone can grow thick skin. -Mark Sartor Telling them to "grow a [...]
